New GS D3 for my Vette.
07-12-2006, 04:47 PM
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New GS D3 for my Vette.
I replaced my Kumo's that came with the car and wow what a difference!!!! They are so smooth and quiet, I love them! On the way home I noticed that if i let go of the steering wheel it shakes, do you think it's the balancing? if i hold it i don't notice it at all really. I know the mechanic said it was tough balancing one of the tires, it would suck to have to go back.
07-12-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 93aqua
I replaced my Kumo's that came with the car and wow what a difference!!!! They are so smooth and quiet, I love them! On the way home I noticed that if i let go of the steering wheel it shakes, do you think it's the balancing? if i hold it i don't notice it at all really. I know the mechanic said it was tough balancing one of the tires, it would suck to have to go back.
you should have no shake and they should not be tough to balance. Did the installer put the tires on the Hunter G force machine and match the tire to the wheel.
07-12-2006, 06:12 PM
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It would suck to have to go back, but it would suck worse to have to live with that shake for 30,000 miles. 
You paid them to do the mount and balance; now get back there and make them do it to your satisfaction. 
Great tires, BTW... I've got them on my other car and I'll be putting them on the vette when the time comes.
You paid them to do the mount and balance; now get back there and make them do it to your satisfaction. Great tires, BTW... I've got them on my other car and I'll be putting them on the vette when the time comes.
07-12-2006, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rcs128
It would suck to have to go back, but it would suck worse to have to live with that shake for 30,000 miles. You paid them to do the mount and balance; now get back there and make them do it to your satisfaction.
Great tires, BTW... I've got them on my other car and I'll be putting them on the vette when the time comes.
You paid them to do the mount and balance; now get back there and make them do it to your satisfaction. Great tires, BTW... I've got them on my other car and I'll be putting them on the vette when the time comes.
It should be able to be balanced like any other tire. The Hunter 9700 Road Force balance machine may be necessary if there are any slight tire/wheel issues. It's designed specifically for this.
07-12-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
It should be able to be balanced like any other tire. The Hunter 9700 Road Force balance machine may be necessary if there are any slight tire/wheel issues. It's designed specifically for this.
07-13-2006, 12:15 AM
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Nice choice in tires. I'd sure go back and make sure the shop gets the shake out. If they can't do it right, find one that can.