7/28/2015
Good Vibrations?Only in the Beach Boys song - not on my truck! |
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| HERO Maker 27 November 2009 02:19 PM |
Well, I loved the song, but hate the ride. Some say I am being picky, "It's a truck, get over it", but I don't buy that. Then I was riding in another members truck about 10 days ago, and liked that ride!?
So to catch you up, when I picked up the truck in April, I knew I needed King Pins, (Volvo Inspection in Michigan), so replaced them and drums on front with new brakes when I returned to Mission. Replaced steers (over 5 years old with cupping) and had alignement done. Vibration was lessened, but not gone. With complaints to tire dealer about the vibration, he discovered one of the new tires was bad and replaced. A couple weeks later, I returned to complain more about the vibration, and with a lot of hesitation, and changing out a wheel that was not good, he again discovered the other tire was bad and replaced it. A little less vibration, so took the summer trip about 11,000 miles and then returned to Mission and then rode in our friends truck. So last Monday I took Jack's, advice after reading it in earlier posts, and took my truck to Master Aligners at exit 591 on Interstate 20 in Longview, Texas. After Don test drove the truck (no alignment problems) he explained about out-of-round tires. We commenced the procedure of "shaving" the tread on all my tires to remove the high spots and balance the tires. Had a few problems on balancing that produced one bad unbalanced drum on left rear forward axle (still tandem). Do make sure you're getting balanced drums if you need them replaced! While I was there, I saw a Sysco day cab truck get two new steers, and watched as they shaved the new tires to make them round. Easy so see after they spray a white substance on the tread of the tire, and you see what is being shaved off and what isn't. It reveals the flat spot real quick! Now I can enjoy my ride and listen to the song and smile. Big change!! Hope this helps. I've learned so much from you guys, and hope this pays back a litte bit. |
| Tetoner 27 November 2009 02:37 PM |
Rocky What brand of tires did you get? Not that it could make a difference, but I'm just wondering. Have a safe trip back. we've missed you two!! |
| trucksaledave 27 November 2009 05:29 PM |
Egg shaped tires have been a problem in the past. I have heard more complaints lately. Mostly Firestone Brands.
Buy local so you stay in your dealers face til he gets them right. JMO trucksaledave |
| Phil D 27 November 2009 08:58 PM |
I'm glad to hear that you've finally tracked down and eradicated that problem, Rocky. That ought to be a mighty fine ride, now |
| Jack Mayer 27 November 2009 09:13 PM |
It is an amazing difference to have truely ROUND tires. I bobtailed all day today - over 500 miles - and I have to say my truck is truely a pleasure to drive. Another 500+ tomorrow. |
| Johnontheroad 28 November 2009 08:51 AM |
When I toured the Freightliner chassis division a few months ago, they told us to avoid (in general) having new tires installed at truck stops. According to the guide, who had a lot of experience, Freightliner trues their tires to .050" runout, which is the standard for RV. The standard in the truck industry is .125", so any tire mounted at a truck stop will be quite a bit more out of round than someone who specializes in RV tires. If all this is correct, I can see that a tire mounted at a truck facility, with 1/8" out of round, would ride a lot different than one of only .050". Seems like the reason 1/8" is acceptable for trucks is that they are usually much heavier loaded and "feel" the out of round less. John |
| MacDaddy 05:53 PM |
Michelin states if the run out exceeds 0.060 inch the tire should be remounted on the wheel, see page 27 |
| HERO Maker 28 September 2010 10:38 PM |
Sorry Mike! Never answered your question. They were all Goodyears. Not sure where the rears came from, but I purchased the steers in McAllen, TX at a truck tire shop. |
| Neal and Bernice 19 October 2010 10:10 AM |
2001 Fl Columbia, 24", on buds., with Michelins.
We have a vibration/shimmy/? at about 55 to 60 MPH. At 60ish it seems to level out. Is comes and goes, every once in awhile it seems to disappear and then comes back worse, then disappears again. Makes me crazy. I'm headed to local FL shop this morning for a new tilt wheel valve and plan to speak to them about. My question is should I address this at the FL shop or go to a tire store? I have no experience with it and need your help please. Trying to figure it out I came across True Balance Wheel Centering products. Has anyone used these, did they help? www.tru-bal.com Once again thank you, anything you can share will be appreciated. |
| John (C-IL) 19 October 2010 11:55 AM |
Well, there are a whole host of things that could be causing your problem. Get the FL guys to do a visual inspection, next up would be a VIS if you can find one with a competent operator.
Just guessing your vibration could be tire related, but what alignment, bearing, suspension or balance problem caused the tire problem in the first place? U joint and clutch failure can have some wacky symptoms too. Let us know what you find out |
| Neal and Bernice 19 October 2010 06:06 PM |
Thanks John, they have it, I'll post the result |