Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Winter wheels on. Shimmy in steering wheel

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by 05r50, Jan 6, 2011.

  1. 05r50

    05r50 Well-Known Member

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    Problem Solved

    Well,
    Chuck gave me his professional opinion Sat. at Breakfast that yep something is not right with these tires:D

    TireRack sent me replacement hub center rings just in case. So, I finally decided to pull a wheel and check the original ring to the replacement. Sure enough, the original ring has a larger inside diameter than the replacement. :mad2:

    I would guess that the gap was at least as thick as a business card or maybe several cards.

    So, I put the new rings on all around, nice and snug, and no more vibration.:beer

    Thanks everybody for the help.

    I wish the dealer would have at least checked this out for me. ( I did ask them to check the rings). Well I guess that is a discussion for me to have with them.
     
  2. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

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    Jeff I'm sorry you had to go through the mill trying to find the vibration. I'm glad that it was actually something easy to fix.:Thumbsup: You might want to remind Alex of all of your troubles when you buy your next set of tires. Think Discount!

    Bet you loved those snow shoes today....
     

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