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Old 02-17-12, 01:07 AM
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Hey, sorry for the thread hijack, but where have you all had great success with tire balancing.. Dealer? Nationwide chain? Sams Club?
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
Hey, sorry for the thread hijack, but where have you all had great success with tire balancing.. Dealer? Nationwide chain? Sams Club?
i go to a small tire joint that does aftermarket wheels all day
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I am now balanced up and the ride is smooth as glass...went with high speed on the car balancing..videos here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7025286-post89.html
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
I am now balanced up and the ride is smooth as glass...went with high speed on the car balancing

Congrats. I know how much this has bothered you & may this last you another 12 months or more. Now you can go enjoy your weekend. Take Care, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
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Whoop whoop see now we got somewhere!!!
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I feel your pain. I have had vibrations with my wheels for more than a year. I had them balanced at discount tire, wheel specialists ( very high end wheel shop ), and at the Lexus dealership. In the end the balance jobs were not the issue in my case, it was the wheels. Lexus seemed a little hesitant to balance my wheels but did it for me. The next dealership I had give it a try sent the wheels to wheel specialists because they are known to be the best in AZ. I wish you luck with it. I know first hand it frustrating. I currently have the stocks on the car because the vibration was driving me nuts. All I drive is highway so the entire time I am between 70 and 80 mph. Unfortunatley for me that is the sweet spot for my vibration
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I feel your pain. I have had vibrations with my wheels for more than a year. I had them balanced at discount tire, wheel specialists ( very high end wheel shop ), and at the Lexus dealership. In the end the balance jobs were not the issue in my case, it was the wheels. Lexus seemed a little hesitant to balance my wheels but did it for me. The next dealership I had give it a try sent the wheels to wheel specialists because they are known to be the best in AZ. I wish you luck with it. I know first hand it frustrating. I currently have the stocks on the car because the vibration was driving me nuts. All I drive is highway so the entire time I am between 70 and 80 mph. Unfortunatley for me that is the sweet spot for my vibration
Hey man..that sux, but vibration can be annoying. But my car is all good now, check this out:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7025286-post89.html

This process even takes care of minor wheel or tire structural issues that cause vibration.. seek out a place in AZ that does this..my Vossens didn't require additional balance finishing and the tech did a great job balancing them on the Road Force first..if you have a minor wheel or tire issue like a bend or high spot..this can help eliminate that
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