Thumping Ride at High Speed...
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Thumping Ride at High Speed...
Has been a problem for a while now. It shows in the steering wheel at speeds above 70 mph. Have replaced both front wheels and tires. Have had them off and on so much from balancing attempts that I can't wait to replace the banged up lugs when it's all fixed (if ever).
Can anyone suggest an approach to this problem or have seen it.
Signed,
PO'd in Houston.
Can anyone suggest an approach to this problem or have seen it.
Signed,
PO'd in Houston.
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Borrowed a friends 99' and placed his front wheels onto mine with the same results. Did not check allignment or for loose shocks; I will ASAP (great suggestions).
Have been to Corvettes of Houston and Discount Tire for balance; got sucky results from both. They both changed the point at which the shaking occurred.
Was so frustrated was thinking bout' starting my own tire shop. Still may.
Have been to Corvettes of Houston and Discount Tire for balance; got sucky results from both. They both changed the point at which the shaking occurred.
Was so frustrated was thinking bout' starting my own tire shop. Still may.
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Borrowed a friends 99' and placed his front wheels onto mine with the same results. Did not check allignment or for loose shocks; I will ASAP (great suggestions).
Have been to Corvettes of Houston and Discount Tire for balance; got sucky results from both. They both changed the point at which the shaking occurred.
Was so frustrated was thinking bout' starting my own tire shop. Still may.
Have been to Corvettes of Houston and Discount Tire for balance; got sucky results from both. They both changed the point at which the shaking occurred.
Was so frustrated was thinking bout' starting my own tire shop. Still may.
Additional info is helpful;
Type/brand tire
Wheel/stock or aftermarket
mileage/abuse car has been subjected to-
Good luck- keep us posted
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Would love to give it to someone and just say to 'em "Fix it and how much do I owe you?"
Have spent much time on this prob and am a little tired of it. I just want to drive it; not the biggest self-repair-job fan.
Great site. Thanx for the input. Will be my last stab at it using the new input today.
It maybe time to get that black Mercedes that I've been thinking bout'.
Hope not.
Preciate you folks.
Have spent much time on this prob and am a little tired of it. I just want to drive it; not the biggest self-repair-job fan.
Great site. Thanx for the input. Will be my last stab at it using the new input today.
It maybe time to get that black Mercedes that I've been thinking bout'.
Hope not.
Preciate you folks.
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Oh yeah, Burgie:
Additional info is helpful;
Type/brand tire ; Standard Eagle F1's (factory spec)
Wheel/stock or aftermarket (aftermarket Z06/chrome; have replaced both front wheels and tires)
mileage/abuse car has been subjected to- 60k miles w/ less than standard amount of abuse
Additional info is helpful;
Type/brand tire ; Standard Eagle F1's (factory spec)
Wheel/stock or aftermarket (aftermarket Z06/chrome; have replaced both front wheels and tires)
mileage/abuse car has been subjected to- 60k miles w/ less than standard amount of abuse
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Go to a reputable dealer and ask them to check each assembly with a radial run-out gauge. When you find the culprit, try rotating the tire 180 degrees on the wheel. If that doesn't work, ask for an adjustment and get a new tire.
