22.5 Balance problems

VTGrad · 08-03-2008, 05:52 PM

I put a set of 22.5s on my 3500, I just can't get them to balance. I've had the tires trued, I tried centramatic balancers, and I tried Equal too. Has anyone else had these issues and if so--HELP!!!

Cummins89 · 08-03-2008, 06:02 PM

what is happening with the tires?

VTGrad · 08-03-2008, 06:15 PM

The ride is pretty good until I hit about 71 mph, then I get a vibration that comes and goes in 10 second intervals. It surely seems like a balance issue??

mfro00 · 08-03-2008, 06:26 PM

i work for discount tire and it sounds like it could be a balance issue. what kind of media did you put in the tires . but a balance issue will stay constant unless the speed changes. does the vibration stop after a different speed is met or is it a constant speed that the intervals are occuring. pm me for more details and advice

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jclaflin · 08-03-2008, 07:24 PM

had the same problem had equal and centras u cant use them together but had the equal taken out and had balanced with weights worked great up to abought 85 mph

$30 Cowboy · 08-03-2008, 07:35 PM

VT...shoot Performance a PM...he is a genius on the 22.5" wheels. He was on not to long ago talking about balancing his 22.5"ers.

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Performance · 08-04-2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks Punchy, but I don't know about being a genius!

VTGrad, it could be a balance issue, but it should be more of a constant vibration. What tire brand are you running? Some of these commercial tires just will not balance no matter if they are trued. Also, I have heard of people having balancing issues that was caused by the tires not being seated properly. I personlly think a computerized spin balance with weights is the best balance you can get. A local big rig tire shop should be able to spin balance your tires. It really though doen't sound like a balance problem.

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VTGrad · 08-04-2008, 04:29 PM

I am running Double Coins, yeah I know but ... . I have had them spin balanced at two different semi shops and still to no avail. I did drop the tire pressure today from 95 to 70 psi. Now the vibration comes in at lower speeds, approximately 65 instead of 71+. I am thinking about taking it to a shop in Lubbock that can pull the axles and spin balance them on the truck. That way they're taking into account the adapters too?

cowboyupcash · 08-04-2008, 04:44 PM

i work in a big rig tire shop and the double coin tires are your prob. on other duallys i have put them on the did the same thing thier a cheap tire for michalin and for sone reason their odd shaped . we no longer sell them at our shop cause they o this . if u dont min spending extra money get michlin or bridge stone for the steers and i promise the shake will be gone. i'll bet my truck on it. LOL

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VTGrad · 08-04-2008, 04:55 PM

I think I did spend the extra money, a little bit at a time, to get those POS tires right!!

If I only knew then what I know now! Isn't that life though?

cowboyupcash · 08-04-2008, 05:03 PM

yeah i would go back to the tire shop u got them from and see if u can trade them for credit on new ones or sell them on ebay for the price u got them for .

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i have a 97 cummins 12v with 5in turbo back dual stacks. a #5 fuel plate custom built trans. an AFE st2 air intake system i also have 3 gauge pod .
i like to thank stahl diesel , jefferson state diesel and NO LIMIT diesel performance

VTGrad · 08-04-2008, 05:30 PM

They were so kind as to offer me $100 each after I had them on for 1,000 miles. I told them "They will sit and rot to H*LL before that happens!" What should I expect cost wise for a good name brand set of tires?

08-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
VTGrad Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 VTGrad's Truck Pics	22.5 Balance problems I put a set of 22.5s on my 3500, I just can't get them to balance. I've had the tires trued, I tried centramatic balancers, and I tried Equal too. Has anyone else had these issues and if so--HELP!!!

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jclaflin Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 32 jclaflin's Truck Pics	22.5 balance had the same problem had equal and centras u cant use them together but had the equal taken out and had balanced with weights worked great up to abought 85 mph

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08-03-2008, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cummins89 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 Cummins89's Truck Pics	what is happening with the tires?

08-03-2008, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
VTGrad Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 VTGrad's Truck Pics	The ride is pretty good until I hit about 71 mph, then I get a vibration that comes and goes in 10 second intervals. It surely seems like a balance issue??

08-03-2008, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
mfro00 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MOORESVILLE, NC Posts: 169 mfro00's Truck Pics	i work for discount tire and it sounds like it could be a balance issue. what kind of media did you put in the tires . but a balance issue will stay constant unless the speed changes. does the vibration stop after a different speed is met or is it a constant speed that the intervals are occuring. pm me for more details and advice __________________ 2001 2500 QC SB AT 4X4, 2'' level, Silencer Ring MIA, Muffler MIA, Aridog 100, new vp, Adrenaline w/ Pulse, smoke switch.

08-03-2008, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
$30 Cowboy Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 432 $30 Cowboy's Truck Pics	VT...shoot Performance a PM...he is a genius on the 22.5" wheels. He was on not to long ago talking about balancing his 22.5"ers. __________________ *Cowboy Cadillac* 2007 Dodge 3500 DRW QC 4x4; 6-speed, RanchHands, 4" TBE w/ 6" Tip. AFE stage2, Silencer ring MIA

08-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Performance Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surgoinsville, Tennessee Posts: 308 Performance's Truck Pics	Thanks Punchy, but I don't know about being a genius! VTGrad, it could be a balance issue, but it should be more of a constant vibration. What tire brand are you running? Some of these commercial tires just will not balance no matter if they are trued. Also, I have heard of people having balancing issues that was caused by the tires not being seated properly. I personlly think a computerized spin balance with weights is the best balance you can get. A local big rig tire shop should be able to spin balance your tires. It really though doen't sound like a balance problem. __________________ 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 - Silver, Reg. Cab, 4x4, Dually, 6spd, Quadzilla X2 Race Module, CFM+ Intake, AEM Workhorse Intake, Banks Monster Dual Exhaust, MBRP Cat. Delete Pipe, Isspro Gauges, Air Horns, ReadyLift Leveling Kit, 22.5" Alcoas, 255/70 Sumitomos.

08-04-2008, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
VTGrad Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 VTGrad's Truck Pics	I am running Double Coins, yeah I know but ... . I have had them spin balanced at two different semi shops and still to no avail. I did drop the tire pressure today from 95 to 70 psi. Now the vibration comes in at lower speeds, approximately 65 instead of 71+. I am thinking about taking it to a shop in Lubbock that can pull the axles and spin balance them on the truck. That way they're taking into account the adapters too?

08-04-2008, 04:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
cowboyupcash Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 75 cowboyupcash's Truck Pics	i work in a big rig tire shop and the double coin tires are your prob. on other duallys i have put them on the did the same thing thier a cheap tire for michalin and for sone reason their odd shaped . we no longer sell them at our shop cause they o this . if u dont min spending extra money get michlin or bridge stone for the steers and i promise the shake will be gone. i'll bet my truck on it. LOL __________________ i have a 97 cummins 12v with 5in turbo back dual stacks. a #5 fuel plate custom built trans. an AFE st2 air intake system i also have 3 gauge pod . i like to thank stahl diesel , jefferson state diesel and NO LIMIT diesel performance

08-04-2008, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
VTGrad Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 VTGrad's Truck Pics	I think I did spend the extra money, a little bit at a time, to get those POS tires right!! If I only knew then what I know now! Isn't that life though?

08-04-2008, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
cowboyupcash Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 75 cowboyupcash's Truck Pics	yeah i would go back to the tire shop u got them from and see if u can trade them for credit on new ones or sell them on ebay for the price u got them for . __________________ i have a 97 cummins 12v with 5in turbo back dual stacks. a #5 fuel plate custom built trans. an AFE st2 air intake system i also have 3 gauge pod . i like to thank stahl diesel , jefferson state diesel and NO LIMIT diesel performance

08-04-2008, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
VTGrad Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 VTGrad's Truck Pics	They were so kind as to offer me $100 each after I had them on for 1,000 miles. I told them "They will sit and rot to H*LL before that happens!" What should I expect cost wise for a good name brand set of tires?