Tire Problems
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Tire Problems
I bought a set of NITTO Terra Grapler Tires for my truck (Factory 20's). The tires from NITTO were 305/55/20. This keeps the diameter almost idetical to the 275/65/20 stock tires.
Anyways, I have been back 3 times because Pep Boys can't get them balanced correctly. The last time they did it, they seem close until I hit about 45MPH and I get a bad vibration/shake. Around 55MPH most of the viration goes away. You can feel s light vibration at low speeds, but this could also be the aggressive tread pattern.
They have a TON of weights on them inside and outside of the rim. Anyone have problems with these tires? I have been told they are some of the best AT tires. IS there a way to test a tire to see if there is a defect?
Anyways, I have been back 3 times because Pep Boys can't get them balanced correctly. The last time they did it, they seem close until I hit about 45MPH and I get a bad vibration/shake. Around 55MPH most of the viration goes away. You can feel s light vibration at low speeds, but this could also be the aggressive tread pattern.
They have a TON of weights on them inside and outside of the rim. Anyone have problems with these tires? I have been told they are some of the best AT tires. IS there a way to test a tire to see if there is a defect?
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Pep Boys are not truck tire pros. Go to a truck tire place and have them put the powdered balancing weights inside the tires. Tires that big will never stay balanced with wheel weights. The powdered stuff automatically rebalances the tire each time you take off.
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Like Kentucky Skipper said take it some were else there should not be that many weights on them I had a set Nitto Graplers on my old 1999 Expendition they no vibration to them at all if I recall they were 315-70-16 and had very little weights on the wheels.
And I do a lot of driving.
I running MT ATZ 37-13.50-18 on my F250 and they have very little weights on them.
And I do a lot of driving.
I running MT ATZ 37-13.50-18 on my F250 and they have very little weights on them.
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Just my .02 but here goes. I agree w/ Kentucky Skipper and marv02 in that Pep Boys probably isn't the place and you should take it to a reputable tire dealer, again preferably someone familiar w/ truck tires or someone that you may have some sort of past relationship with. Have them break down the tires and spin them on the rim 180 degrees, remount them, and check the balance.If it's less weight than what was on their,try that. If not break them down spin 90 degrees and try again. Tires have "sweet spots" if you will and w/ a little time and work you should be able to get by w/ less weight. If it's a good shop or someone at least you've dealt w/ in the past, they will be willing to take the time to work w/ you. It may cost you a little money in labor but it's better than riding around w/ 10+ ounces of weight on each tire.
As far as the powder balance stuff, I'm not impressed w/ it. I guess it's OK if you drive everyday, but if the truck sits at all, I've had the stuff clump up inside the tire and you'll get a horrible death wobble. Just my opinion, and I know everybody has one.
As far as the powder balance stuff, I'm not impressed w/ it. I guess it's OK if you drive everyday, but if the truck sits at all, I've had the stuff clump up inside the tire and you'll get a horrible death wobble. Just my opinion, and I know everybody has one.
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