Tire problems

[dmack]

Take off big heavy 22 inch wheels put a set of 17 or 18 wheels with Michelin tires truck will ride like a dream

This is for a Tacoma. No bigger then an 18. Or the steering wheel shakes.

[AXIS_KILLER]

Ok. A guy that works for me found a set of worn out Michelin tires on factory wheels. We bolted them on and it rode like a Cadillac. I'm back at discount now. The same manager waited on me. The conversation went like this.

Man ... did you get it figured out?
Me ... yeo, it's the junky *** tires.
Man ... how do you know that?
Me ... I put some worn out tires on it and it rides perfectly.
Man ... oh, well then I guess I need to get you some different tires.

I guess he remembered all the things that he tried to blame it on and when he left the burden of proof on me, I eliminated all his possible problems and he knew the only thing left was the tires.

They're going to put a set of continentals on it now. They're supposed to be a much better tire.

We'll see.

There is the answer to your problem. Factory wheels vs. aftermarket wheels.

[dmack]

Obviously it is not the tires. If they put on some Falkens and it wobbled, then put a new set of Falken's on and it wobbled, then put some Yokohamas on and it wobbled, something tells me it is not the tires. It may not be the alignment either, but a deeper problem.



Why is it so hard to see that it is more than likely, NOT THE TIRES, if numerous sets and different brands have been tried? Why do you keep trying to blame it on the tires? That is like saying my car wont start and buying a new battery. The car still wont start, so I buy a different brand battery. Car still wont start. Well, maybe, I should check the starter, the alternator, or something else.

Lol. I have a thorn in my foot. Every pair of shoe I buy hurt my feet.

[WCI]

Dmack I believe has it right. The concept is there are two types of wheels "HUB centric" and "Lug centric". I had the very same issue on a 2500 HD. The aftermarket wheels were LUG centric. This means they line up true using the lugs to center them. It is pretty easy to do but you must verify. The factory wheels were hub centric. Simply slide them on and torque. The lug centric type ususlly fit a multiple of different size hubs. As Dmack has stated there are hub centering rings available to make the wheel install much easier.
Imagine you stab the wheel on the lugs / hub. The wheel will hang a bit as you install the lug nuts. If the first one is just a bit snug it will trap the wheel from moving so the remainer will just tighten the wheel up not quite centered on the hub / lugs. The center caps hide the hub so it is not visible. leave the center cap off and install the wheel. If you get down and look closely you will see the OD of the hub is moist likely not centered in the wheel center hole.
Dang that burned me up also as centering rings were not readily available years ago.. Good luck to you..

[SCORPION KING]

TIRES,TIRES,TIRES
$195 for a 22" is a cheap tire.
Put on a set of Michelins,problem solved

[dmack]

Smh

[orlybow]

I'll play...

Lol. I have a thorn in my foot. Every pair of shoe I buy hurt my feet.

I keep changing hats and I still have a headache...

I keep switching beers and I'm still hungover...

[WCI]

Smh

What is Smh. Slap my hand?

[dmack]

I am going out back to kick a cat. Lol

[one2bowhunt]

Here's an idea, get rid of the 22's you stopped needing to be cool the day you graduated high school.

[Arrowsmith]

I am going out back to kick a cat. Lol

Kick it twice Daniel. Once for me too. My head hurts after reading every post. I will definitely consult YOU if and when I have any tire/wheel problems.

[dmack]

Kick it twice Daniel. Once for me too. My head hurts after reading every post. I will definitely consult YOU if and when I have any tire/wheel problems.

You know where I am mike. How is the house cleaning going?

[stevieray54]

I kno you are out in West Houston,their is a company in Webster on Hwy 3 close to NASA Rd 1 its called Benson tire and Front end. All they do is front end work. Make a appointment show up your in and out. They do fantastic front end and brakes extc. Privately owned been in Business years, I'm sure their is good front end only company on the westside. If you find out it is from the new tires,take all your receipts and contact DT corporate and they will work with you or local Regional manager not store manager

[pure lefty]

I have same prob on left front, with cooper at3. Can't keep em balanced.

[Arrowsmith]

You know where I am mike. How is the house cleaning going?

Got it done.....Still no power. Fixin to fire up the Coleman lantern......again for the second night. Running on generator and battery power. Power has been coming on and going off. I guess they are trying to get it on and finding more problems. And yes....I know where y'all are at.