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New tires and balancing nightmare

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by kgov, Jun 1, 2022.

  1. Jun 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM
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    kgov

    kgov [OP] New Member

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    I have a new to me 2008 tundra and went to big o in my town to get some new 275/70/18 BFG KO2s.

    They put them all on and I was in my way. I noticed a new steering wheel vibration from 52-68 or so. Took it back to big o today and was there for 5 hours… they said they fixed the balance issue I took it for a drive still vibration. They messed with it more drive it, messed with it again drove it. Then said the vibration was fixed and they were going to double check alignment.

    5 hours later I left and now my vibration is still there and my truck pulls to the right a little bit.

    At this point I’m wondering what the best next step is, I’ve read now that these tires might need to be Road force balanced? I don’t know if they even have that machine. Would I have this issue with any other tires? I’m debating just making them give me a different tires.
     
  2. Jun 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    The BFGs are notorious for balancing issues. As a start, have them rotate the 2 fronts to the rear and see if the front still shakes. Also, a slight warp in a rotor will cause a steering wheel vibration without even touching the brake pedal.
     
  3. Jun 1, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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    Danny3737

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    Rotate each tire 180 on the rims to start, plus rotate the tires you may possibly have a slightly bent rim.

    There is also a chance the grease monkey is over-torquing your rims.
     

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