Steering Wheel Vibrations

[Cobrablues]

ok. Finally found the problem after paying a bit for balancing. It's the M/T designation. I was told that by a couple of wheel/tire people. Mud terrain do not hold balancing very well. I was not given a choice as to which tires I could get. However, in all the jacked up vehicles I have had, I guess I never bought Mud terrain tires. After further research, it seems that many people have had the same problem. So, honestly, I may have still gotten the tires by not knowing. And I live in New Mexico where there really ain't much mud. It seems that M/T tires are better suited for more off road use. I have had the truck for almost 7 months and only have about 6500 miles. So I guess I am about to buy some A/T's. Not cheap. But I will keep the M/T's and probably sell them rather than pay a disposal fee to give them away.

 

[sgtsandman]

If you aren't dealing with mud, the ATs will serve you well. Most good ATs perform on par it MTs until you hit mud, then they turn into racing slicks because they can't expel the mud like a mud tire will. Since you made the comment about off road use, it sounds like you won't do that much. So again, the AT will serve you better over all. General on road handling and tread wear will be better and still give you good off road use in most situations. They are a compromise just like any other tire. Buy the tire that best meets your needs and where you are willing to compromise.

 

[Cobrablues]

Thanks. I do off road in some rocky areas but not as much as some. Probably not enough to warrant the headache of balancing issues.

 

[mrgrtt123]

The common cause of steering wheel vibration is to wheel and tires that were out of balance.