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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 04:24 PM
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Angry Rumble/Vibration

So I have been dealing with this issue for quite some time in my 04 V6. I have been experiencing helicopter type noises at 40mph + and a rhythmic vibration through the pedals and floorboards. This happens while accelerating and coasting. First off, I bought a brand new rear pair of 17" cobra r rims wrapped in bf Goodrich gforce comp 2 all season tires 245/40z from American muscle. The fronts however, I bought used with the same tires. The front rims seem a little different in that I have to use a long socket to get the lugs off ( a regular lug wrench won't clear the diameter as they are cone shaped, but fit fine on the new ones. Anyway, I convinced myself the front hubs were going so I replaced them both. Which makes the ride a lot smoother, but I still experience that (helicopter type) noise and a rhythmic vibration in my gas pedal and floorboard at higher speeds which seem to me are coming from the drivers side wheel well. Could it be that the used rims/tire I got are slightly bent or out of round? also those tires are not all season the are the regular force comp2. Any input would be helpful.
Old Feb 19, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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Any tire worthwhile tire shop can spin the tires on their balance machine to check for a bent rim. They can also check the tires for any separated belts. Even new tires can have that happen sometimes. It's a mfg defect that often does not get discovered until they spin it on the balance machine or you drive it down the road. Type of tire is irrelevant.
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