Hurray! Vibration problem solved after almost 2 years of agony...

[70eldo]

posted it wrongly though...

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ml#post1474342 (Rims repaired + road force balance: vibration problem solved!!!)

[kramcard6]

Having mine done today, sure hope that helps mine! it's driving me nuts

[70eldo]

Originally Posted by kramcard6

Having mine done today, sure hope that helps mine! it's driving me nuts

Let us know how that turns out!

[87vertgt]

DAYUM....nice to hear.......I am shocked no one caught on to that........

I am sure if rides really smooth now after you replaced all the other parts......

[70eldo]

Originally Posted by 87vertgt

DAYUM....nice to hear.......I am shocked no one caught on to that........

I am sure if rides really smooth now after you replaced all the other parts......

I am in love with the ride again!
And for sure it'll give me a better return value when I trade the car in for a new one. Actually, the workshop manager is interested in taking over my car when I trade in.

[Cartdawg]

Pardon my asking...lol

What IS a road force balance though??? I suspect I may need this...as my car seems to ride 'rough' to me a lot...and it drives me nutso.....I've had it in the dealer a couple times...they say nothin's wrong wit it....

[honey-ham]

Road force balncing is basically when they computer spin balance your wheels, they place approximately the same force on the wheel that it would be under during normal driving conditions at about 40 MPH. This mimicks the actaul road condition as it would be in reality as opposed to just spin balalncing the wheels the normal way. There's an actual arm that swings onto the tire and applies a force as it spins. It's more true/balanced in the end.

[Cartdawg]

And a dealer should know what this is....and will do it if requested? how much does it cost....because I'm sure if I request it...as opposed to it needing to be done...the warranty doesnt cover it..

and thanks for the explanation..knew it was something like that.......

[honey-ham]

Well, I live out in Cali and everything seems to be more expensive out here, not just the houses. At our local shops, it usually runs anywhere from $15 to $30 per wheel. It really just depends where you go. I would just look up some of the local tire shops in your area and get a quote over the phone. They should be able to do that no problem. And no, the dealer won't cover this. Especially if you have aftermarket wheels.

[70eldo]

Plus they do not only put weights on the rims. They also rotate the tire on the rim, until the flat spots on the tires are balanced with the rims. So, it is a lot more time consuming than a regular tire balancing.