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Old 03-21-2012, 02:45 PM
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I recently put new rims on my roadster and the offset was a little lower on the rear, can this cause vibration? I have been feeling a lot of vibration at higher speeds...thanks guys!
 
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I recently put new rims on my roadster and the offset was a little lower on the rear, can this cause vibration? I have been feeling a lot of vibration at higher speeds...thanks guys!

Incorrect balancing...Or tires= bad tire wear, or tires overall, And did you buy the wheels new or used? Maybe a slight bend in the wheel. Offset would not cause a vibration in the rear. If they were upfront that could be the case, but not from the rear.
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Originally Posted by roadstermiketx
I recently put new rims on my roadster and the offset was a little lower on the rear, can this cause vibration? I have been feeling a lot of vibration at higher speeds...thanks guys!

Incorrect balancing...Or tires= bad tire wear, or tires overall, And did you buy the wheels new or used? Maybe a slight bend in the wheel. Offset would not cause a vibration in the rear. If they were upfront that could be the case, but not from the rear.
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are the wheels hubcentric? if not theres your vibration
 
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how would I find that information out? I have no idea if they are or not and can that problem be fixed if they aren't?
 
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and FREAKINGFASTSRT I've had the tires rebalanced just in case and they told me they're fine...new tires overall and the rims are brand new only had for a month...
 
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ask the shop you bought them from or pull the wheel and look. there should be a lip on the backside that rests on the lip on the hub. what model wheels? whats the hub bore? were hubcentric rings included in the buy?
 
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Old 03-24-2012, 07:46 AM
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One thing that I would look at, are the lug bolts matched to the rims? My OEM require ball seat bolts, many aftermarket rims use tapered seat bolts. This may cause a wobble.
 

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