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aburger
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2006
11:31:39
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 Subject: Handling sucks with New wheels! Help!
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Hey all, I've got a small issue that maybe someone has a suggestion for. I got my new wheels today. I have a set of 18" MOMO Twin wheels wrapped in Cooper Discoverer HT+ 255/55/18 tires. I know it's not that extreme, but for me, going from 15's to 18's is a big deal. My problem is that now there is a lot of steering wheel shake, and the handling really sucks. The steering is really loose. I can't go over 55 without almost loosing control. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what should I do? I do plan on lowering it a mild 2/3, will that make any difference? Thanks in advance.
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2006
18:51:40
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Hey
Double check that your tires are balanced properly. Also, More info on when and how much shaking
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partsmanager
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2006
23:14:06
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aburger see you post on the general board
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aburger
Dodge Dakota
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9/18/2006
01:37:52
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The steering is much more loose now. It's not too bad below 15-20mph, but as soon as I accelerate and go over 50, the steering gets really loose. I have to really concentrate to keep it straight. Plus it has a tendancy to pull one way or another if I take my hand off the wheel. It doesn't bounce or anything, it gets loose and vibrates over 50. I'm trying to keep off the freeway until Tuesday when I take it back to the shop (Performance Plus). In one of the other posts, they mentioned something about the retainer clips. I'm going to check on that tomorrow.
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aburger
Dodge Dakota
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9/18/2006
22:30:47
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Well, I just got back from Performance Plus. Looks like it was the balancing. Aparently, on Saturday, they were in such a hurry, and they couldn't figure out how to balance this particular wheel, that they just did a half-assed job and left it. The guy who did it today new exactly what the problem was and corrected it. It is so much better. Now all I need is my drop, and I'll be a happy man. Thanks to everyone who gave suggestions. You guys rock.
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toolfan
GenIII
9/19/2006
01:18:12
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when you drop it the alignment might be off.
always check stuff after someone works on you vehicle.
i had one of my friends working with me on my truck and he didn't tighten down the lug nuts enough and for 3 days i was driving around with 1 lug nut holding my wheel on. pretty much welded that lug nut to the stud.
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mikesz
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9/23/2006
15:43:21
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Auburger
Change your shop immediatelly.They look to be Performance Minus!!!I live in eastern Europe and can not imagine such a service.Hope you will make your drop somewhere else...
mikesz
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