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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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I drive a 04 base 5 speed. I just put some new wheels with neo gen Nitto tires 215 45 17 - and they are super smooth until I get on the freeway. I feel a vibration around 70 or 75 only when I accelerate. Any sugestions
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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Were the tires balanced? Can you feel the vibration in the steering wheel?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Yes in the wheel. I bought them from a rim shop
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Sounds like they're not balanced properly. I had the same issue, and I went back twice to have it fixed until it was right. They said it was "barely 1lb" out of balance but it vibrated really violently around 100KM/h. Take it back and get them to balance it more carefully.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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I work for a dealership. I'll put them on the machine asap. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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That's what it was, smooth ride now.
 
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