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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 27 September 2008, 15:26:51
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... and another transformation!
After i had the geometry done, i still had vibration through the wheel, it was slight at 60, none after till a little at 80, then got a bit worse.
Had a lot of vibration through the seat 80-90, but none below that, so i suspected wheel balancing.
So off i went..
Popped the wheels on their machine, now i am not sure what the numbers meant on the screen, what values they represented.
But drivers front was 60 / 45 - Guys response was that would give a train vibration! ;D
They also had to weights, in different locations on the wheels. Rest of the wheels were about 40 out.
On the way back it was totally transformed, it was dead smoooth well into 100+ (WIM have a big test track ::))
Standard cruise speed around 80-90 where i had vibration before, its allll gone! :)
Very happy :)
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I know its a good feeling to drive a car without any vibration and noise :y
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I was getting quite bad steering wheel shaking between 50-70mph on the TD estate. It seemed to have got worse over the last few months. It also was shaking slightly at low speeds as well. All the tyres were more or less ready for replacement (the fronts still had around 3-4mm on them though) When I bought the car I had all the wheels rebalanced, which improved the shaking but not cured it.
I went to a local recommended tyre fitters and they have now transformed the cars ride, I did have new tyres on all round and they did a proper balancing job as well, smooth ride at any speed now.
Mick
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Do WIM balance by the centre of the wheel or the stud holes?
Phil
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Do WIM balance by the centre of the wheel or the stud holes?
Phil
studs.
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
;D simple ..change them :y
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Glad you got it sorted tunnie :y
It suprises me how much tyres differ balancing wise.......
When I had Nankangs NS2's on ... the tyres balanced no problem using stick on weights.......which i prefer for alloys...
The current tyres I have on (which seem to be ok at the moment) wouldnt balance using stick on weights...(2 different tyre fitters had a go) In the end they explained the problem.....and asked if they could bang on some on the outside......which i agreed to.....then balanced fine......dunno why the prob :-/
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
you could very carefully tap them back into a roundish shape using a delicate instrument........like Sammy ;D Oh no just remembered he's wandered off :( ;D
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
;D simple ..change them :y
I did. And buckled them as well ::)
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... and another transformation!
After i had the geometry done, i still had vibration through the wheel, it was slight at 60, none after till a little at 80, then got a bit worse.
Had a lot of vibration through the seat 80-90, but none below that, so i suspected wheel balancing.
So off i went..
Popped the wheels on their machine, now i am not sure what the numbers meant on the screen, what values they represented.
But drivers front was 60 / 45 - Guys response was that would give a train vibration! ;D
They also had to weights, in different locations on the wheels. Rest of the wheels were about 40 out.
On the way back it was totally transformed, it was dead smoooth well into 100+ (WIM have a big test track ::))
Standard cruise speed around 80-90 where i had vibration before, its allll gone! :)
Very happy :)
GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!!!! Them numbers are the same as an average 4 x 4 wheel balance have you got a set of cheap tyres on the car?thats the only thing that would cause it to be that far out!!!
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He has these cheap shite plastic tyres that he's proud he's had a 100m miles out of... ...and wonders why it don't go round corners ;D
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
oh that explains it then, virtually all the ventures were all sold off extremely cheap cos they lasted for ages but had very little feel and grip people were complaining of the car being "nervous" or twitchy when they were fitted, :y I
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
oh that explains it then, virtually all the ventures were all sold off extremely cheap cos they lasted for ages but had very little feel and grip people were complaining of the car being "nervous" or twitchy when they were fitted, :y I
Its a 2.2 it does not have the power to pull the skin of a soup!
Got 2 nails in the rears, when the tyres finally let go mine invest in something half decent ;D
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
oh that explains it then, virtually all the ventures were all sold off extremely cheap cos they lasted for ages but had very little feel and grip people were complaining of the car being "nervous" or twitchy when they were fitted, :y I
Its a 2.2 it does not have the power to pull the skin of a soup!
Got 2 nails in the rears, when the tyres finally let go mine invest in something half decent ;D
actually you can still buy them, or could last year my mate Alan offered me a set for the Omega at £152 for the four, then laughed when i looked at him strangely, he ordered me usual dunlops and said well i tried!!! ;D
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
;D simple ..change them :y
I did. And buckled them as well ::)
well..you need wings then ;D :y
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
oh that explains it then, virtually all the ventures were all sold off extremely cheap cos they lasted for ages but had very little feel and grip people were complaining of the car being "nervous" or twitchy when they were fitted, :y I
Its a 2.2 it does not have the power to pull the skin of a soup!
Got 2 nails in the rears, when the tyres finally let go mine invest in something half decent ;D
actually you can still buy them, or could last year my mate Alan offered me a set for the Omega at £152 for the four, then laughed when i looked at him strangely, he ordered me usual dunlops and said well i tried!!! ;D
Apparently discontinued now, i don't find them that bad!
I can still chuck it into corners, holds well. Until my hand is forced, the Goodyears stay on!
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
Yes, grandma Tunnie
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
The time I buy the miggy I searched for them but there was not any for my wheel size..And after I tried many crap.. :(
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
Yes, grandma Tunnie
I get 30K + out of my tyres, you get 8k ;)
Ok you may get to your destination 10 mins faster, but my wallet is fatter! ;D
Thus more beer money!
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
Yes, grandma Tunnie
I get 30K + out of my tyres, you get 8k ;)
Ok you may get to your destination 10 mins faster, but my wallet is fatter! ;D
Thus more beer money!
Since being WIM'd, I get respectable out of mine. Rears are nearly 3yrs old :o
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Goodyear Eagle Ventures all around... previous balancing was done by a Vauxhall dealer! :-X
their lifetime really long..
Owners lifetime really short when it fails to go around a corner ;D
Driven right, they grip fine!
Yes, grandma Tunnie
I get 30K + out of my tyres, you get 8k ;)
Ok you may get to your destination 10 mins faster, but my wallet is fatter! ;D
Thus more beer money!
Since being WIM'd, I get respectable out of mine. Rears are nearly 3yrs old :o
I should be able to get 60k out of mine then since WIM'd ;D ;D
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My rears are nearly out 15,000 miles, Michelins and they are more or less flat but I wondered why I was able to get the rear out on a local roundabout when I had a numpty following too closely
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
They are worn flat not at the edges - properly worn
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
They are worn flat not at the edges - properly worn
Still, 15k is not a lot, must be all that burger van pulling.
Father tunnie got 50k out his.
RWD car with decent weight balance, you should see 25k easy! - All the rears do is drive, you must do a lot of booting it at roundabouts.
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I drive on a lot a twisty roads, also I do use the power
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I drive on a lot a twisty roads, also I do use the power
I used to use the power on my Pontiac.
A bad week the 215/60VR15 might last a week. ::) ::) ::) :P :P :P
On a good period they might last 2/3 weeks. :-[ :-[
Those were the days. doing 0-100 and watching the fuel gauge needle move. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :-[ :-X :y :y
I want annother one. PoWWWWWWerrrrrrr :y :y :y :y
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Sadly, WIM can't fix the vibrations on the MV6 :(
shaft..mine do also when cold.
buckled wheels ::)
Surely they can be straightened? Ive had bike wheels with big dings/bends in the rim repaired before. Rule is as long as its not cracked they can sort it on a bike, thinking about it wim do a refurb service, weather that includes straitening or just cosmetic i dont know. Must be able to sort that one somehow.
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
They are worn flat not at the edges - properly worn
I think master tunnie wants concrete tires and rubber roads.
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
You're forgetting cheap shit Michelin tyres Tunnie. Bit like yours really ;)
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15k is not a lot, get yourself WIM'd!
You're forgetting cheap nuts Michelin tyres Tunnie. Bit like yours really ;)
We only get 15k out of a set of our rears, but it too tows everywhere with a fair bit of weight over the back. Michelin tyres pretty good. Just put on some avons for a cheap change, see how they fair ::)