MLAM Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi all, I've recently had my car serviced and I had the wheels rotated from left to right on each axel (as I have a staggered setup). I have Kumho KU39's so they are non directional tyre. I noticed noticeable vibration from 65MPH onwards, I had the wheels rebalanced and it is a lot better but still notice a vibration from about 70MPH now. Would this be down to the rotating of the tyres or a balance issue still? I have never noticed it before the service, the only other thing I had done was the Front Rear Control Arm bushes so would there be a possibility that now this has tightened up feel it would amplify anything that my old worn out bushes may have not noticed? Any advise appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 The fact it was better after the balance suggests this is the criminal. I think it needs balancing on a studded plate like this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLAM Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi Tony, thanks for the reply, It was my local mechanic place who redid the balancing, there machine is just a standard Sun Tyre Balancer. Would this machine be up to the job or would you advise I find someone with a Computerised machine like a Hoffman Megaplan or Corghi? Do you think also where I have rotated the tyres it would have an effect due to wear patterns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm not keen on tyre rotation if i'm honest, it's the most common reason for tyres to distort. as for the balancer it's not so much the make it's how the wheel is mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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