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Rear Wheel Balancing
« on: 21 January 2010, 00:14:45 »
Had a really bad shake at 60mph+, got that sorted by balancing the front tyres.  Now got one at 75mph+, but not as bad.  Is it worth balancing the rears too?

More worrying is a judder around the 30-35mph mark.  Have I read about problems with the drive shaft?  Doesn't always seem to happen and isn't related to engine speed....
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #1 on: 21 January 2010, 00:18:01 »
Be worth checking the tyre balance, but also the 4 wheel tracking. You will be amazed at the difference the tracking makes!

Not sure where you are, but WIM comes highly recommended and people travel miles for their expertise.....
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #2 on: 21 January 2010, 00:19:42 »
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Be worth checking the tyre balance, but also the 4 wheel tracking. You will be amazed at the difference the tracking makes!

Not sure where you are, but WIM comes highly recommended and people travel miles for their expertise.....


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sorry just seen where you are so WIM might be too far. Somebody might recommend someone nearer.
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #3 on: 21 January 2010, 01:24:38 »
If the vibration is around 50-60mph and felt through the steering wheel then usually the front wheels are out of balance.
If vibration is at a higher speed and felt through the drivers seat and not through the steering wheel then it's usually the rear wheels that'll need balancing.
How much wear on the tyres and is the wear even ?

It's possible that the vibration is due to something else, but wheel balance is the most likely, and cheapest to sort, so best start there.

A properly performed full geometric will transform the steering and overall handling.
WIM for me was a 400 mile round trip, and well worth it. :y
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #4 on: 21 January 2010, 19:44:45 »
Thanks guys :y, as suspected I'll start with a rear tyre balance and take it from there.  Just need to wait for my local man to get his locking wheel nut remover back as the adaptor is fubar. Could probably do with new boots, but being tight until needs must... :-X
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #5 on: 22 January 2010, 05:50:48 »
Best to have all 4 balanced and then all four aligned by a reputable centre. Migs are best when everything is up to spec otherwise they can be very erratic and jumpy as I found to my cost.
Forget the cheapo tyre/exhaust fitting places, go to a specialist. I used National Tyres. It was more expensive, 60 notes for the whole job, but well worth the ride quality I now have.
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #6 on: 22 January 2010, 14:38:20 »
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Thanks guys :y, as suspected I'll start with a rear tyre balance and take it from there.  Just need to wait for my local man to get his locking wheel nut remover back as the adaptor is fubar. Could probably do with new boots, but being tight until needs must... :-X

That could be the reason for the imbalance.
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #7 on: 03 February 2010, 20:20:53 »
Inner wall had wires sticking out!
Also found springs snapped!!!!
New pair on the back now and rides like a magic carpet  8-)
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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #8 on: 03 February 2010, 23:33:57 »
I also had an inner wall threads sticking out - got the wishbone done and a trip to WIM made driving a pleasure.

Full geometry setup is a good choice - from what I hear omega are known for being knocked out of line.

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Re: Rear Wheel Balancing
« Reply #9 on: 04 February 2010, 07:36:01 »
Unbalanced front wheels will affect the steering over 50mph, but always have the rear wheels balanced as you may wish to switch the wheels around from time to time. :)
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