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Old 11-27-2010, 03:49 AM
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Default New rims and tires.

Hey guys I just installed a new set of 20" axis penta on my 2005 350z.. The rims arrived mounted and balanced. We installed them and now I get a vibration at speed between 50-80mph And I get a pull to the right now?? The car is not lowered and the stock 17 never had a vibration issue or anything ?? When you put 20s on the 350z do you have get everything adjusted after .. Keep In touch
Old 11-27-2010, 04:36 AM
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It sounds like your new wheels and tires may not be correctly balanced. I would take it to a shop and have the balance checked. You should not need to adjust anything when going to 20" wheels.
Old 11-27-2010, 05:20 AM
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Perhaps a balance issues or maybe you bent a wheel already!! Ive bent new 19 inch wheels in a matter off days driving here in the city. I went through your senerio before..
Old 11-27-2010, 05:32 AM
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Yea that's what I was thinking.. I don't think they are bent lol .. Do you think I should get my aliment checked?
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Originally Posted by gixxer1000
Yea that's what I was thinking.. I don't think they are bent lol .. Do you think I should get my aliment checked?
Alignment dont cause vibration from what i know.. Rebalance both front wheels and go from there.. If that checks out then check tires.. Ive recieved Out OF Round tires from tirerack once and vibrated like a ****.. Let me tell you man having aftermarket rims can give you a focking headache
Old 11-27-2010, 05:49 AM
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Hubcentric rings. Do those wheels require them? Did you install them if so?
Old 11-27-2010, 05:55 AM
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Thanks ... You think I sould only rebalance the front? What about an aliment for the pulling to the right?
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Yes they have the hub rings in.
Old 11-27-2010, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
Hubcentric rings. Do those wheels require them? Did you install them if so?
That would be my first guess - a lot of aftermarket wheels require them because of generic sizing.

Pulling to the right - could be alignment, you should be getting that checked annualy anyway. If aligned, a defective tire could cause "radial pull".
Old 11-27-2010, 06:22 AM
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Old 11-27-2010, 06:51 AM
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Will do..
Old 11-27-2010, 04:32 PM
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Couldn't hurt to check the tire pressure, that could account for the pulling
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Pressure check is a good suggestion, I have a feeling it's balancing and alignment related.

Take it to a reputable shop and get an inspection.
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It's either your tires or check your lug nuts. It might be loose..
Old 11-28-2010, 06:42 AM
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Default No luck..

Hey guys I took the wheels yesterday to discount trie and the figured out the issue with my penta.. The rebalanced then and re installed the right front. So I get the car back after it was do and I noticed the damage my front rim!! Guess they rushed one of the lug nuts And damaged the nut hole around it. They offered to either get me a new rim or have some rim place repaint the damage?? I do know what to do ? I was so pissed not even 20 miles ..
Old 11-28-2010, 07:11 AM
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These are 20-inch wheels? Surprised that Discount Tire would even touch them.
Old 11-28-2010, 07:12 AM
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Thats why i always tell them "NO AIR TOOLS" and i also have aluminum lugs. Tire monkeys running loose with air impacts are not good for aftermarket wheels.
Old 11-28-2010, 07:13 AM
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me no what tell u
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Photos?
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I tried to take a pick yesterday but it was to dark. Should I try to get a new rim? Or let the rim place paint it? Or just leave it ?


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