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okay so i figured out that my wheels are hub centric. i have another question though... the driver side wheel well has quite a bit of paint scrubbed off in the back and was wondering how i could fix that and if that could be causing an issue
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Guys those star washer things are brake clips. Easily taken off with a flathead and needle nose like said earlier!
Most wheels need these brake clips removed some do not however because they have an indention on the inside that allow the clips to stay on.
Second some aftermarket wheels do require hub rings for the wheels so that they arent freely spinning just attached to the lugs... if there is shaking going on check that your hub of the wheel sits directly on the hub of the assembly.
Last Definatly use Road Force balancing at shops if they have them... it can make a difference of night and day. Its most common on dually wheels and A/T tires but never hurts to have it done!!
Also do alot of research on tires before you buy them... just because they look COOL or have aggresive tread design doesnt mean they wont ride like ****!!!
Hope that helps some of you guys out!! If you have more questions... shoot!!
I work for discount tire and if i dont know the answer i can find someone who does!!!
Good luck guys!!
Most wheels need these brake clips removed some do not however because they have an indention on the inside that allow the clips to stay on.
Second some aftermarket wheels do require hub rings for the wheels so that they arent freely spinning just attached to the lugs... if there is shaking going on check that your hub of the wheel sits directly on the hub of the assembly.
Last Definatly use Road Force balancing at shops if they have them... it can make a difference of night and day. Its most common on dually wheels and A/T tires but never hurts to have it done!!
Also do alot of research on tires before you buy them... just because they look COOL or have aggresive tread design doesnt mean they wont ride like ****!!!
Hope that helps some of you guys out!! If you have more questions... shoot!!
I work for discount tire and if i dont know the answer i can find someone who does!!!
Good luck guys!!
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well, i've got the proxes s/t so i know its not that these are crappy tires
i checked and my wheels are hub centric and my star washers have been previously removed.
my back driver wheel is scrubbing, so i don't know where that came from or how to fix it... i think my tires may have just been poorly balanced.
i checked and my wheels are hub centric and my star washers have been previously removed.
my back driver wheel is scrubbing, so i don't know where that came from or how to fix it... i think my tires may have just been poorly balanced.
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