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Fyx · 06-03-2013, 11:10 AM

Wondering if anyone has experienced this before.

I got my new wheels/tires installed on Saturday. When I drove over 50mph+, the car was vibrating. I thought the shop I took it to didn't do a good job so I took it elsewhere and they guy said they look fine, off very little so he adjusted it, but it's still vibrating over 65+. I think the worst is around 75+.

I don't think either shops used a road force balancer, not sure if that would help. Any ideas?

bkscott · 06-03-2013, 11:14 AM

Road Force Balance. What wheels and tires did you buy?

Childs Play · 06-03-2013, 11:14 AM

Is it the steering wheel shaking issue?

POWERFREAK · 06-03-2013, 11:19 AM

I've been told road force is a must.

here's a link to locate a shop w/ a road force machine near you...
http://www.gsp9700.com/search/findgsp9700.cfm

Fyx · 06-03-2013, 11:26 AM

I bought the Factory Reproductions ZL1 wheels 20x10 and 20x11 with the Continental DWS 275/40 and 315/35. This is so annoying.

Fyx · 06-03-2013, 11:50 AM

Just got to a shop with road force balance. Their saying because it's an aftermarket wheel is going to be hard to be accurate and their worried it's not going to be easy or accurate. Any truth?

lscamaro · 06-03-2013, 11:56 AM

Haven't heard of problems with anybody elses wheels so they should be able to do it

SSMickey · 06-03-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyx

Just got to a shop with road force balance. Their saying because it's an aftermarket wheel is going to be hard to be accurate and their worried it's not going to be easy or accurate. Any truth?

I call BS. Aftermarket wheels are no harder to balance than factory if it's a decent quality wheel and not bent or out of round.

I don't know about your wheels, but a lot of them require a hub centric spacer or they will vibrate no mater how balanced they are. Check if your wheels require these and there installed if they do.

Fyx · 06-03-2013, 02:01 PM

I got them road force balanced and the vibrating is gone, at least I think it is. The mechanic who did it said the back tires are out of spec slightly according to the road force test and if the vibration is still there, to try and get them replaced.

Since it looks like its resolved, should I go ahead and keep them or try and get new ones from tirerack?

DemonZL1 · 06-03-2013, 02:08 PM

What kind of wheels? Maybe they aren't mounting up right? Hubcentric? Require a plastic spacer?

SSMickey · 06-03-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyx

I got them road force balanced and the vibrating is gone, at least I think it is. The mechanic who did it said the back tires are out of spec slightly according to the road force test and if the vibration is still there, to try and get them replaced.

Since it looks like its resolved, should I go ahead and keep them or try and get new ones from tirerack?

I'd run it up to high speed and see if the vibration is gone. If not, contact Tire Rack and see how they would like to handle it. One thing to consider, is this going to be a reoccurring problem with just as much hassle to get them balanced every time?

Fyx · 06-03-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

I'd run it up to high speed and see if the vibration is gone. If not, contact Tire Rack and see how they would like to handle it. One thing to consider, is this going to be a reoccurring problem with just as much hassle to get them balanced every time?

I've gotten it up to 75 and don't feel much, at least I think I don't. Need to take the lady on a drive later. I agree about the hassle. I already have to remove all the left over sticky residue from the wheel weights that were removed/replaced. And I've spent close to 300 on balancing in the past few days. I guess I'll see. Thanks to everyone for the input.

NEVRL8 · 06-03-2013, 05:22 PM

If you can't get them to balance, contact Factory Reproductions before you put many miles on them. I'm sure they'll make it right.

Rudy@Tirerack · 06-03-2013, 06:18 PM

They just didn't get it balanced correctly most likely which is common. Take it back and have the balance checked. If you still have issues get them roadforced balanced.

By the way we only use the road force Hunter machine at Tire Rack.

06-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#1
Fyx Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 181	Car vibrating even after wheel balance. Wondering if anyone has experienced this before. I got my new wheels/tires installed on Saturday. When I drove over 50mph+, the car was vibrating. I thought the shop I took it to didn't do a good job so I took it elsewhere and they guy said they look fine, off very little so he adjusted it, but it's still vibrating over 65+. I think the worst is around 75+. I don't think either shops used a road force balancer, not sure if that would help. Any ideas? __________________ Ordered 8/23/2012 TPW 9/17/2012 VIN: 2G1FT1EW2D9141290 Took Delivery 10/2/2012

06-03-2013, 11:14 AM	#2
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Road Force Balance. What wheels and tires did you buy? __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

06-03-2013, 11:14 AM	#3
Childs Play Pizza & Wings Only $12.99 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 628	Is it the steering wheel shaking issue? __________________ H-Town Camaro Club Past Rides: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 2012 Camaro ZL1 A6 2017 Camaro 2SS M6

06-03-2013, 11:19 AM	#4
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	I've been told road force is a must. here's a link to locate a shop w/ a road force machine near you... http://www.gsp9700.com/search/findgsp9700.cfm __________________ NY5thgen.com

06-03-2013, 11:26 AM	#5
Fyx Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 181	I bought the Factory Reproductions ZL1 wheels 20x10 and 20x11 with the Continental DWS 275/40 and 315/35. This is so annoying. __________________ Ordered 8/23/2012 TPW 9/17/2012 VIN: 2G1FT1EW2D9141290 Took Delivery 10/2/2012

06-03-2013, 11:50 AM	#6
Fyx Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 181	Just got to a shop with road force balance. Their saying because it's an aftermarket wheel is going to be hard to be accurate and their worried it's not going to be easy or accurate. Any truth? __________________ Ordered 8/23/2012 TPW 9/17/2012 VIN: 2G1FT1EW2D9141290 Took Delivery 10/2/2012

06-03-2013, 11:56 AM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Haven't heard of problems with anybody elses wheels so they should be able to do it __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

06-03-2013, 02:01 PM	#9
Fyx Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 181	I got them road force balanced and the vibrating is gone, at least I think it is. The mechanic who did it said the back tires are out of spec slightly according to the road force test and if the vibration is still there, to try and get them replaced. Since it looks like its resolved, should I go ahead and keep them or try and get new ones from tirerack? __________________ Ordered 8/23/2012 TPW 9/17/2012 VIN: 2G1FT1EW2D9141290 Took Delivery 10/2/2012

06-03-2013, 02:08 PM	#10
DemonZL1 199 Drives: like a granny Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,916	What kind of wheels? Maybe they aren't mounting up right? Hubcentric? Require a plastic spacer? __________________ 2023 Silverado LZ0 Duramax 2021 Shock SS 1LE A10 www.youtube.com/@DemonWorksPerformance Anderson composites coupon code : Demon

06-03-2013, 05:22 PM	#13
NEVRL8 Drives: 2013 Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TX Posts: 307	If you can't get them to balance, contact Factory Reproductions before you put many miles on them. I'm sure they'll make it right.

06-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#14
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	They just didn't get it balanced correctly most likely which is common. Take it back and have the balance checked. If you still have issues get them roadforced balanced. By the way we only use the road force Hunter machine at Tire Rack.