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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Default Balancing wheels

Tried a search but not much luck.
I have BFG at's in 315/70/17 on AEV Saverge and I have a vibration that I can feel in my feet. I have taken back to shop for another balance and its still there. When I get it back they have the tires inflated to 35+ pounds. The jeep handles awful at this pressure so I air down to 30, which gives better road manners but vibration is still there (very slight vib but makes right foot numb after 45 minute drive to work).
Is balancing at this high a pressure going to give the best results, I have heard that its a way they cheat a little to get a tire to balance on thier machine?

Anything else I should be looking for? Suggestions would be appreciated.

The only other mod to jeep is AEV spacer lift, and I ran this for a week on stock tires and it did not cause any vibrations..
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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I'm having the same issue. If you haven't rotated your tires in a while, you may have cupping going on your tire. It can be hard to see. Rub your hand around the tire, and you can feel a cupping feel.

Balancing your tires won't fix it unfortunately! Try rotating the bad tire/tires to the rear.

Good luck, I'm in the same boat :( 37;s here I come.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Join the club :(
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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I only have about 2000 kms on them so I don't think cupping is the issue. I have had the same tires on my tj in a smaller size and never felt them under me...
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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I would find a friend with a JK and switch tires to rule that out. It could even be a driveshaft u-joint!
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Put bb's inside the tire when mounting it. Helps balance mud tires
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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You need to find a shop that uses a roadforce machine to do the balance and they need to balance at the tire pressure you run, my local discount tire store will do this.
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