Weld Wheels Question
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Weld Wheels Question
So I replaced my oem z06 wheels with some weld wheels I bought from somebody local . I had them rebalanced but still getting some slight steering wheel shake at around 55-65 . Just wondering if anybody else has this problem.... my stock wheels never did this . So wondering maybe if one of the wheels is slightly bent . It’s nothing crazy at all meaning the shake is very very little but it’s enough to make me crazy . I’m running 17x8.5 fronts and 17x11 rears s71 welds .
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There are 2 internal tooth lock washers on each wheel lug nut stud that need to be removed when you install aftermarket wheels ... If they are not removed, the aftermarket wheel won't lay flat on the wheel hub.
Here is what they look like:
Here is what they look like:
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if that’s the same piece that holds the rotor I have removed all of those
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Your ok then ....
For anyone else that may be wondering what I am talking about ... you can see these (2) washers installed that hold the brake rotor at 1:05 seconds into the video below.
For anyone else that may be wondering what I am talking about ... you can see these (2) washers installed that hold the brake rotor at 1:05 seconds into the video below.
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Your ok then ....
For anyone else that may be wondering what I am talking about ... you can see these (2) washers installed that hold the brake rotor at 1:05 seconds into the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2lbRmQ6JaY
For anyone else that may be wondering what I am talking about ... you can see these (2) washers installed that hold the brake rotor at 1:05 seconds into the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2lbRmQ6JaY
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You should check the run out on the rim on the wheel balancing machine before you mount a tire on the rim.Spin the tire and rim assembly on the balancer now to check for run out on the wheel
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just looking for anybody else running welds if they had any shake like this . If the answer is no then I no it’s the wheel itself bent a little or whatever the case is
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So I had all 4 wheels corrected . All 4 were slightly bent due to terrible ny roads , I had all 4
fixed and rebalanced on the road force machine .
took it on a ride , still getting some shake not nearly as bad but it’s still there . I noticed at 60-75mph when going right or left the wheel stops shaking , only when going straight is when I get the slight shake . Front tires are brand new , it’s a 2008 but the car only has 15,000 miles on it . Not really sure what to try next , ball joints etc seem to look fine everything suspension wise is tight . Any suggestions would be great .
fixed and rebalanced on the road force machine .
took it on a ride , still getting some shake not nearly as bad but it’s still there . I noticed at 60-75mph when going right or left the wheel stops shaking , only when going straight is when I get the slight shake . Front tires are brand new , it’s a 2008 but the car only has 15,000 miles on it . Not really sure what to try next , ball joints etc seem to look fine everything suspension wise is tight . Any suggestions would be great .
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Also I have not done a alignment with these weld wheels yet , I’m not sure steering wheel shake has much to do with that but maybe . Again very slight only when going straight . Maybe try alignment next ?
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Sounds like you need a front lug tightening procedure. Tighten them in stage? IDK. I chased down a front end vibration/ steering wheel vibration for a year. New tires solved the issue mostly, but it can come back once in a while 
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I always tighten them in stage and torque to spec so I don’t think that’s the issue . But yeah it’s been really hard to track this down so far
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brand new tires , and I’m on a 17x11 rear 305/45 MT ...17x8.5 front on General G Max RS...brand new front tires . Maybe 1,000 miles on them .
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The only thing left is either alignment, or it’s these front tires , I don’t really see any bad reviews for the general gmax though . I’ve went over everything in the front end , replaced rotors and pads and the wheels are fixed 100% . Can’t really think of many other options .