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Old 06-18-2003, 07:00 PM
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Default Just got my 18's installed but my steering wheel vibrates over 50mph
Could this be due to an out of balance wheel/tire? Never had this problem with stock wheels.
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did they come mounted? make sure all lugs are tight
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sounds like either a balancing issue or a bent rim
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that does sound like your wheels aren't balanced
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Default If they are new, then try having them balanced again, if they are used they may be bent or maybe a
balance prob.
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go get them balanced and aligned
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Default The are new. Had them professionally mounted and balanced
Shop said I had to return after a couple days to have wheels re-torqued
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Default I've heard of bent rims being shipped to customers before
but this would have been caught by your shop when balancing.

Could be that a weight was not secure and has fallen off.

What wheels did you end up getting? Pics?
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Default Tightened loose lugs and went for a spin. Vibration gone!! Thanks all
I will have them checked and re-torqued by shop again tomorrow morning. Seems like all is well.
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If they are not "hub centric", then you probably need centering rings.
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