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Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 07:38 AM
I bought some used Enkies yesterday with some old tires that have a little dry rot. Only one of them has minor curb rash and a even more minor chip, I put it on and it shakes at 60+ and I can feel it wobble at slow slow speeds. I lifted my car up and spun the wheels and it rolls even doesnt look like its warped Is it just my tires? Is it warped? I think the tire has a little uneven wear on it could it be that? Thanks!
aaronfelipe
02-16-2011, 08:24 AM
It sounds like your wheels need to be balanced. If that doesn't help, you may have a flat spot somewhere in on of the tires. Worst case scenario you have a warped wheel.
Nerdsrock22
02-16-2011, 09:34 AM
Do you have all of your hubcentric rings installed?
Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 10:30 AM
Yes I do, after my first drive on it the lug nuts were loose too. So i tightened them down and it was still wobbling. How do you fix a warped wheel? I can find my set online anywhere either. If i take it to Kaufman tire cant hey diagnose this for me?
Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 01:13 PM
Ive pretty much narrowed it down to a bent hub, can anyone help me with repair costs? I can get cheap labor.
msanch24
02-16-2011, 01:18 PM
If youre running on rotten tires, that could cause any number of problems. replacing them should be your first step.
JR VQ 30 de
02-16-2011, 03:07 PM
what car is this for?
Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 03:42 PM
2000 miata, they tires probably got 30% of life left. I can feel the wobble when I brake too. So I really dont think it's the tires, but they are getting replace soon.
DynamicSound
02-16-2011, 04:27 PM
You most likely need new tires. A lot of times people think their wheels are out of balance, but it is just their tires have different wear patterns.
Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 05:00 PM
But if it has uneven wear would I still feel it wobble when I brake? Thanks for all the posts guys
Atlskater09
02-16-2011, 05:04 PM
Would I feel the wobble when I brake with uneven wear patterns?
DynamicSound
02-16-2011, 06:50 PM
Yes. If it only happend at braking, them it probably be the brake pads/rotors. But like you said, it is also happening with no braking.

Just get new tires or some good used ones (not from a person, from a used shop) and see if it improves. Most used tire places will be $100-$160 depending on size for 4 tires with 90+% tread including mounting/balancing.