So, unfortunately I had a nearside rear flat, requiring two new tyres on the rear of the car (Hankooks fitted).
Was getting a bit of vibration at high speeds, had them balance the tyres on the front as well for good measure.
However now at speed the whole front of the car feels a bit unstable, like I'm being buffetted by heavy crosswinds... but I'm not! It happens at lower speeds but is less noticable.
Anyone got any ideas what might have gone wrong? Don't see how a balance could cause this issue? I'm thinking I need to take it to QS tuning round the corner for a 4 wheel laser alignment, but thinking someone else might have some ideas...
To add insult to injury they've also damaged the offside front rim as well. Wish I'd not bothered to get them to do it now!
Weird Floating Feeling Post new rears & front Balance
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martdy
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Re: Weird Floating Feeling Post new rears & front Balance
Hate to state the obvious - tyre pressures?
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lanciamug
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Re: Weird Floating Feeling Post new rears & front Balance
Or even more obviously, are the wheel nuts tight?
Re: Weird Floating Feeling Post new rears & front Balance
Have checked the pressures twice, 33psi front-rear.
Doesn't appear to have any play in the wheel nuts, but I'll doublecheck before driving home to be sure. (better safe than sorry on that one!)
Doesn't appear to have any play in the wheel nuts, but I'll doublecheck before driving home to be sure. (better safe than sorry on that one!)