Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

I Purchased 4 new Duratrac tires from Canadian Tire about 2 weeks ago.
Could not find them anywhere, got them online from Canadian tire site... shipped in 4 days..
went to Canadian tire and had them install them on the NEW jeep steel 16 inch rims... brand new rims....
great guys very helpfull people.
But on going home i found them to shake.... hmmmm when at 60Kh and again at 106Kh an hour..
I don't like it... so i go to a second Canadian tire and ask to have them checked and re balanced, please just in case there was an issue with original balance...
ok i get the jeep back, ( wrangler 2010 sahara, 2 door) i was told they were a little off for the front tires but should be ok now...

I still find that the jeep shakes at around 106 to 110 and also around 60 to 65 Kh

the original tires and rims are 18 inch and smooth ride... should the Duratrac be smooth or is the wobble expected for such a clunky tire??? and as a final step should i go to a jeep dealer and let them do it $$$$$$

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

Not sure if there might be something else wrong here..BUT.. for me the best place to get tires balanced is Bernard Tire shop (St Hilarie) they do truck tires so for sure know what there doing. I had a slight shake I rotated them still had a slight shake went to the Bernard guy and no more shake. Another thought here is what are you doing at 110 with offroad tires, yet you say u have it at 60-65 also so very well could be balance.
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

there definately should not be a wobble with the Duratracs.

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

I second that. My Duratracs were smooth... But CT usually sells "2nd versions" of tires that aren't as good as the originals. I have had troubles (LOTS !) with CT tires on other vehicles and with other automotive work. Not anymore though... I stay away!!

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

Hello

I take it there was no shake of any kind before the tire change, correct?
what size of duratrac did you get? is the jeep a manual or automatic? Any lift on it?
When is the last time you had a wheel alignment done?
How many km's on your jeep? do you still have a warranty or a gold plan?
I'm a tech at a dealership in the west island, I am always ready to help a fellow Jeeper. If CT doesn't help you, I'll do what I can.

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

JeepTechOlllllO I may follow up on you....( work down the street from that dealer...on sources i assume)
Its got 58k for mileage, its a 2010 manual with 3.8, no lift kits or any mods to it.. still all stock... never had alignment done, never had drift to left or right, and no excessive wear on my 18 inch front tires..
still under warranty... oh yea one more thing... its red. :)
But i have found another issue...... :( it seems my Right front axel has spewed all its grease out all over the wheel well and mounts and everywhere.... :( leading me to believe that for some reason my axle seal is gone..... and i never took this baby off road...... maybe this may be causing the wobble, because when i turn it feels like there is a lot of fight... i used to drive a VW Golf and when the front CV joint went as they used to, it feels like that now for my jeep... maybe this is leading to the wobble....
jesus , this is to much for a new jeep..... even my f..in hand brake doesn't work half the fin time.....and I wont even talk about my oil consumption...... ughhhhhh


by the way i bought the duratracs for i heard they are the best winter tire for the 2 door jeep and i live off island and prefer winter tires....... and i have a son in my Jeep and i don't want to end up in a ditch...

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

Sounds like a frt u-joint is seized/seizing this could be your problem. :) hand brake! if I had a nickel for every JKer that complains about it, well I wouldn't be working anymore, I can take a look. Oil seal, fixable should be under warranty. oil consumption, switch to 10w30.
sorry I can't fix the red color!:dunno:
Some guys I wheel(off-road) with swear by DuraTrac, great tire.
yes it's on sources, and if you drive by us you've seen my Rig, it's the green one with the black star on the side was parked on the front grass most of the summer.
if you stop by make sure you ask for me, Michael

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

I love the color...... think i will stay with it.... maybe i will come see you soon.... and i have seen that monster on the grass many times, nice toy i must say....
I thought if i use the 10 30 my warranty goes to ----....

John

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

MD41,

I just have to chime in here.
As the manufacturer, I can't comment on the tires and I must advise that the vehicle should be brought back to spec, if modified, for Chrysler to take a look...
That being said, You are in great hands with Michael and Des Sources.
If you need anything, see Richard or Ben and let them know I referred you but I'm sure Michael will make sure you have no issues.

Let me us know how you make out.

Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
 

"returned to spec" clarify please...
This vehicle is stock never modified........ but i did change the wipers .........
am I to assume Jeep Canada considers placing winter tires on a vehicle constitutes "modification" that takes it out of warranty? oh but they are REAL METAL 15 Inch brand new JEEP rims..
please be clear on your thoughts... this is why i wont use 10w30 oil and will stay with the manufacturer suggested oil.... even though i may have to use more...