Duratrac balance issue

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Aug 31, 2010 | 10:42 AM

tigman_tim

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Duratrac balance issue

Hi,
I just got a new set of 275/70/R18E duratracs and now have a vibration at highway speed. The drivers front tire has 4 large weights on it the others have 1 to 2 weights. That seems like a lot of weight, is that normal for these tires? Do I have a bad tire? Any ideas? thanks for any info!!

Aug 31, 2010 | 01:02 PM

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Are the 4 weights all together? Sounds like a bad tire to me. The tire tech shouldn't have had to use that many weights. Either the tire is bad or the rim is bent.

Aug 31, 2010 | 01:40 PM

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thomabb--thanks for the reply
Yes the weights are all together. The rim is good, I had no vibration problems with the OEM tires. Any idea on how to get Discount tire to say the tire is bad?

Aug 31, 2010 | 03:55 PM

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I had this problem when my wife had an Expedition. I kept complaining and taking it back and insisting they make it right. They eventually replaced the tire. It's not easy getting them to admit a mistake. Do the tires have a warranty? That may make it easier for you.

Sep 8, 2010 | 10:59 AM

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A quick update:
Thanks for the help!
Got a new tire, the vibration is now gone. I just got back from camping and 4x4ing.
Great traction, love the tires.