Wheel manufacturers and balancing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 09-10-2011, 05:55 PM

I have a set of polished aluminum wheels from Centerline I think, that need lots of weight (less than 2oz.) on the outside of the wheels to properly balance. Obviously this doesn't look so attractive but otherwise I get an annoying vibration/shudder around 50mph. I recently had my driveline rebalanced so that isn't a problem and today I had the wheels balanced with sticky weights on the outside just to see what difference it made. I still detect a slight bit of vibration, but it's SO much more comfortable that I'm considering buying new wheels. I'll also add that I had the tires rotated on the wheels to try to minimize the vibes.

Are there manufacturers out there that have really good wheels that generally don't need much balancing or at least don't need any on the outside of the wheels? I don't want to pay for a set of $1200 wheels so looking for cheaper brands.

I'll add that I currently have poly cab mounts. Would rubber cab mounts minimize the vibration substantially?

69heavychevy · 09-10-2011, 06:33 PM

im no wheel expert but i would figure that if your going to run a wheel with anything other than max positive offset your going to have to add weights on the outside

Andy4639 · 09-10-2011, 07:28 PM

Did you have the tires checked? Tires have a problem with dishing out which will cause this. A good tire man will move the tire around on the rim to help to.

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2011, 09:56 PM

I have noticed that a lot of late model GM trucks have factory wheels made in China... and they take a butt load of weight to make it right.
I can only assume, that the quality control in the town that makes wheels, is as bad as the quality control on anything else they make.

09-10-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Wheel manufacturers and balancing I have a set of polished aluminum wheels from Centerline I think, that need lots of weight (less than 2oz.) on the outside of the wheels to properly balance. Obviously this doesn't look so attractive but otherwise I get an annoying vibration/shudder around 50mph. I recently had my driveline rebalanced so that isn't a problem and today I had the wheels balanced with sticky weights on the outside just to see what difference it made. I still detect a slight bit of vibration, but it's SO much more comfortable that I'm considering buying new wheels. I'll also add that I had the tires rotated on the wheels to try to minimize the vibes. Are there manufacturers out there that have really good wheels that generally don't need much balancing or at least don't need any on the outside of the wheels? I don't want to pay for a set of $1200 wheels so looking for cheaper brands. I'll add that I currently have poly cab mounts. Would rubber cab mounts minimize the vibration substantially? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-10-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: Wheel manufacturers and balancing im no wheel expert but i would figure that if your going to run a wheel with anything other than max positive offset your going to have to add weights on the outside

09-10-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Wheel manufacturers and balancing Did you have the tires checked? Tires have a problem with dishing out which will cause this. A good tire man will move the tire around on the rim to help to. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2011, 09:56 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Wheel manufacturers and balancing I have noticed that a lot of late model GM trucks have factory wheels made in China... and they take a butt load of weight to make it right. I can only assume, that the quality control in the town that makes wheels, is as bad as the quality control on anything else they make.



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