balancing problems/questions
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JK Super Freak
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From: Seattle, WA
thats how my STT's were too, no where near as much weight. I am not sure I even want to try another standard balance on these, I just went threw all kinds of problems with MTR K's and exchanged them for the KM2's because those would not balance at all. I am going to try to find an offroad shop that knows what they are doing on a balance machine.
JK Enthusiast
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From: New Strawn, KS
hey all,
Just threw on some 35x12.515 KM2's and got them roadforced but still have a wobble from 55-60 mph, but I have also have a vibe in the steering wheel at all speeds? Could it be the new tires breaking in? The steering wheels doesn't shake unless in that 55-60 mph but has a slight vibe to it pretty much all the time. I never had these problems with my Cooper STT's, really annoying...I did add 1.5 inch spacers to my sagging front TF 2.5 coils but I dont think that would be causing these vibes. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
Mike
Just threw on some 35x12.515 KM2's and got them roadforced but still have a wobble from 55-60 mph, but I have also have a vibe in the steering wheel at all speeds? Could it be the new tires breaking in? The steering wheels doesn't shake unless in that 55-60 mph but has a slight vibe to it pretty much all the time. I never had these problems with my Cooper STT's, really annoying...I did add 1.5 inch spacers to my sagging front TF 2.5 coils but I dont think that would be causing these vibes. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
Mike
I tihnk the vibe is a normal thing.
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JK Super Freak
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This is my 3rd set of MT's and this isnt normal unless the KM2's are just like this. I know the shakes at certain speeds is balancing, but the vibes don't seem normal at all..not at all speeds. Driving an hour to an offroad shop tommorow so hopefully this gets resolved.
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JK Super Freak
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Well I got them balanced again from an offroad shop and I still have the vibes in the steering wheel consistently at all speeds pretty much and a wobble from 52 to 60 mph. I guess I will try rotating them now. Are km2 owners experiencing this vibe as well? I don't think its normal, even for an MT. The vibe isn't extreme but dull enough to feel in the wheel when I grip it. Thanks
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
hey all,
Just threw on some 35x12.515 KM2's and got them roadforced but still have a wobble from 55-60 mph, but I have also have a vibe in the steering wheel at all speeds? Could it be the new tires breaking in? The steering wheels doesn't shake unless in that 55-60 mph but has a slight vibe to it pretty much all the time. I never had these problems with my Cooper STT's, really annoying...I did add 1.5 inch spacers to my sagging front TF 2.5 coils but I dont think that would be causing these vibes. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
Mike
Just threw on some 35x12.515 KM2's and got them roadforced but still have a wobble from 55-60 mph, but I have also have a vibe in the steering wheel at all speeds? Could it be the new tires breaking in? The steering wheels doesn't shake unless in that 55-60 mph but has a slight vibe to it pretty much all the time. I never had these problems with my Cooper STT's, really annoying...I did add 1.5 inch spacers to my sagging front TF 2.5 coils but I dont think that would be causing these vibes. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
Mike
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From: Granby, Québec
Got similar problem on my previous pick-up with brand new 32" KM2. Bring them to an offroad shop and they rebalance them. Ride was a lot better. But yes I had some light vibration in the sterring wheel around 70km/h.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Seattle, WA
yeah, offroad shop didnt solve my balance problem..sucks!!