Wheel Problems - Car Vibrating / Shaking
09-19-2008, 10:02 AM
#11
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Did you guys remove the little retainer clips from the stud that are put on from the factory? They're used to hold the rotors in place during assembly. It's VERY common for the tire guys to leave those on. That WILL cause the problem you're having. This issue has come up on here several times, and 99% of the time, those clips were the problem.
09-19-2008, 10:27 AM
#12
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he mentioned that the tire place removed four of the clips when they installed his 20"s. and although the hubcentric rings may not solve the problem, i still think they're worth a shot. i got mine from the distributors i bought my am wheels from. try calling cruizin concepts, or maybe even a place like tirerack, and see if they'll send you some.
09-19-2008, 10:56 AM
#14
they will be specific for each "wheel" (ie: the hub rings that are used on my rims may be wider than the ones that are needed for yours)
09-19-2008, 02:16 PM
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Well the tire guy RE-balanced all four wheels and test drove the car before calling me to pick it up and so far everything is perfect, on the way to work at least. He told me there was also a large nail in one of the tires on the side facing the car (so I would be unable to see it). I don't know how the nail could affect the driving so much, but whatever the case, everything is working now! 
09-19-2008, 03:23 PM
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Ditch your current wheel tire guy for
someone who knows what they are doing.
That guy is letting 20s out of his shop uncentered?
Idiot.
someone who knows what they are doing.
That guy is letting 20s out of his shop uncentered?
Idiot.
09-19-2008, 03:29 PM
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