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Old 06-17-19, 09:24 AM
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I just purchased new Lexani wheels and tires for my fsport (posted pics last week). Anyway, I am getting noticeable vibrations after 55mph, rims n tires are brand new and came mounted from warehouse, any thoughts? I needed spacers to clear the brakes, so my spacers are from 2008 when I used them on that GS, think the spacers are the issue or need a balance done? My wife got in the car and said I should have kept my last set of bent 20s, lmao.
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Do you have hub centric rings?
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It is most likely a balancing issue, although it sounds like the spacers and/or hub centric rings could play in role in vibrations as well (I’ve never used spacers so can’t really provide feedback). Get your wheels balanced and report back...
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Originally Posted by chinee
It is most likely a balancing issue, although it sounds like the spacers and/or hub centric rings could play in role in vibrations as well (I’ve never used spacers so can’t really provide feedback). Get your wheels balanced and report back...
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Thanks guys, taking to tire shop this week - discounted wheel warehouse said they were mounted and balanced but I'll double check at the shop.
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Originally Posted by mikedozz
I just purchased new Lexani wheels and tires for my fsport (posted pics last week). Anyway, I am getting noticeable vibrations after 55mph, rims n tires are brand new and came mounted from warehouse, any thoughts? I needed spacers to clear the brakes, so my spacers are from 2008 when I used them on that GS, think the spacers are the issue or need a balance done? My wife got in the car and said I should have kept my last set of bent 20s, lmao.
When I worked at a great tire & wheel store the 1st thing we did with new wheels is mount it bare on the wheel balancer & check how out of balance it was. Saves a lot of wasted time & tells where to mount each wheel on the vehicle. Best wheel LF, next best RF, next best LR, the one most likely to not run smooth, RR furthest from the steering wheel etc.
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Get them road force balanced at a reputable tire shop or Lexus dealer.
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