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Offline DigiDub

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Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« on: 30 September 2009, 21:00 »
I've just yesterday put my 16s on my GTi all was well n gd until I went to work today. When drivin ova 55 the steering wheel wobbles enough 2 be noticable. I am wondering if I need to get sum 3mm spacers as the et is only 32? Am I thinking right or do I have another problem on my hands?? Any help would be gd peeps.

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #1 on: 30 September 2009, 21:03 »
Hi Mate     If the wheels were catching it would happen at 5 mph and not just over 55.  The wheels may need balancing for your car - take it to a tyre fitter who can do it for you.     Hope this helps     Cheers     Deano

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #2 on: 30 September 2009, 21:11 »
Hi Mate     If the wheels were catching it would happen at 5 mph and not just over 55.  The wheels may need balancing for your car - take it to a tyre fitter who can do it for you.     Hope this helps     Cheers     Deano

cheers deano was thinking much da same. I'll go2 tyre place n make sure da wheels are balanced propa - as some tools do work in places like that!  :grin:

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #3 on: 30 September 2009, 21:31 »
Wheel balancing or missing spigot ring.

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #4 on: 30 September 2009, 21:42 »
as said..try balancing first,and while there off check how the wheels fit over the hub centre (as some need spiggot rings to locate them centrally) also give the hub fave a rub over with wet/dry paper
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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #5 on: 30 September 2009, 21:44 »
Also check all your wheel bolts are tight and tyre pressures are ok

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #6 on: 30 September 2009, 21:51 »
Cheers for all da reply guys this Is reducing the head scratching a he'll of alot!! :smiley:

Will post update tomorrow at sum point

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Re: Just fitted 16s now I've got the shakes
« Reply #7 on: 30 September 2009, 22:11 »
What alloys are they.

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