Vibration at 70+

povm3 · 03-19-2010, 10:38 PM

I just had les schwab replaced my 19" OEM wheels with replicas (LM) running on the stock Michelins with no spacers. At low speed I dont notice anything unusual until I am on the hwy doing 70 or highter then the vibrations start. Do I need to have alignment done or is this a balance/torque issue? Mileage on those tires are 15K and with the OEM rims it was fine with no vibes. Don't ding me for running reps...

BTW does it look like it needs spacer front or rear for more aggressive look?

MrHarris · 03-19-2010, 10:47 PM

Re balance it first, if it's still there then maybe a bent rim. I have the same problem but I've rebalanced mine 2 times already

calintexas · 03-20-2010, 11:56 AM

On the plus side, Les Schwab is a big retailer. I'd be surprised if they sold something that was going to cause problems. The first thing to do is to go back in and complain about the vibrations. Hopefully a re-balance will do the trick. Pay attention to how they remount your wheels. Hand torquing is what you want to see. If they just use an impact wrench, that could be the problem.

If issues persist:
1. What are the widths and offsets of your wheels?
2. Is the wheel pilot hole a match for the hub pilot snout?
3. Do your wheels sit flat on the hub mounting face?
4. Are the wheels true (do they have up and down or side to side run out)?

From the picture you posted, your fronts look a bit inset, but you shouldn't worry about spacers until you've resolved the vibration issue.

Ca$hOnly · 03-20-2010, 12:00 PM

That's why you don't buy cheap wheels. I've had reps before and they never balanced right. You get what you pay for.

saeedg48 · 03-20-2010, 12:04 PM

Warnout front tires?
& make sure the wheels are balanced properly.

ONE92 · 03-20-2010, 02:29 PM

Sorry but I have to ding you for running rep wheels. I don't know if that is the problem, I just know now how much is put into making a solid wheel. Hope you figure everything out and get that vib. fixed.

03-20-2010, 03:21 PM

Theres no reason why reps can't balance right, get them rebalanced at a place with good equipment, gsp9700.com is your friend

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povm3 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: N calif iTrader: (0)	Vibration at 70+ I just had les schwab replaced my 19" OEM wheels with replicas (LM) running on the stock Michelins with no spacers. At low speed I dont notice anything unusual until I am on the hwy doing 70 or highter then the vibrations start. Do I need to have alignment done or is this a balance/torque issue? Mileage on those tires are 15K and with the OEM rims it was fine with no vibes. Don't ding me for running reps... BTW does it look like it needs spacer front or rear for more aggressive look? Attached Images
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Re balance it first, if it's still there then maybe a bent rim. I have the same problem but I've rebalanced mine 2 times already __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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calintexas Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	It's Not Alignment On the plus side, Les Schwab is a big retailer. I'd be surprised if they sold something that was going to cause problems. The first thing to do is to go back in and complain about the vibrations. Hopefully a re-balance will do the trick. Pay attention to how they remount your wheels. Hand torquing is what you want to see. If they just use an impact wrench, that could be the problem. If issues persist: 1. What are the widths and offsets of your wheels? 2. Is the wheel pilot hole a match for the hub pilot snout? 3. Do your wheels sit flat on the hub mounting face? 4. Are the wheels true (do they have up and down or side to side run out)? From the picture you posted, your fronts look a bit inset, but you shouldn't worry about spacers until you've resolved the vibration issue. __________________
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Ca$hOnly Major 47 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In ur fridge, eatin ur foodz iTrader: (5)	That's why you don't buy cheap wheels. I've had reps before and they never balanced right. You get what you pay for. __________________
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ONE92 Private 6 Rep 70 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dana Point, Ca iTrader: (0)	Sorry but I have to ding you for running rep wheels. I don't know if that is the problem, I just know now how much is put into making a solid wheel. Hope you figure everything out and get that vib. fixed.
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