Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
11-13-2012, 09:32 AM
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Re: 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 $$$$$$
Could not find them anywhere, got them online from Canadian tire site... shipped in 4 days..
went to Canadian tire and had them install them on the NEW jeep steel 16 inch rims... brand new rims....
great guys very helpfull people.
But on going home i found them to shake.... hmmmm when at 60Kh and again at 106Kh an hour..
I don't like it... so i go to a second Canadian tire and ask to have them checked and re balanced, please just in case there was an issue with original balance...
ok i get the jeep back, ( wrangler 2010 sahara, 2 door) i was told they were a little off for the front tires but should be ok now...
I still find that the jeep shakes at around 106 to 110 and also around 60 to 65 Kh
the original tires and rims are 18 inch and smooth ride... should the Duratrac be smooth or is the wobble expected for such a clunky tire??? and as a final step should i go to a jeep dealer and let them do it $$$$$$
11-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
thanks for the info about the axle seal... as for the rims... they are JEEP 16 steel inch rims... standard rims, new , never used.... until now , OEM Original Equipment manufactured .... the real deal, even got the JEEP label... :)
by the way, Love my jeep, but damn,,, that damn axle, and the oil issue and now the wheel wobble... makes me wanna look at a ?????
by the way, Love my jeep, but damn,,, that damn axle, and the oil issue and now the wheel wobble... makes me wanna look at a ?????
11-13-2012, 07:39 PM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
Let me know how you make out with the rims when you get the axle seal fixed put some Lucas oil sealant in it works no more leaks.Every time I change the diff oil I put some Lucas In.Enjoy the JEEP.
11-14-2012, 11:55 AM
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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...
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...
If the rest of the vehicle is stock you should be ok.
Let me try to explain the warranty a little further for you.
A vehicle mod doesn’t void the entire warranty; however, it can void the systems affected by the mod. For example – if you install a performance chip, and you have engine failure, it’s not covered under warranty. However, if your door hinges are defective, they are still covered.
These are guidelines set by engineering as the vehicles are designed/tested as delivered to you and any modification can be considered the cause.
As far as winter tires are concerned, so long as they are within reason, they won’t change your warranty coverage (i.e. any damage caused from putting 72 inch tires on may not be covered
)Hope this clears things up and like i advised, Des Sources will take great care of you!
11-14-2012, 12:01 PM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
wow, very nice and thank you.. I love your answer, clear and direct... I appreciate it, and i will be heading over to Sources very soon, I will be away for a few days and will be back in the city late next week.
wont be driving though... i will call and make an appointment with them.
thanks u guys have been very helpful, i think i will stick around in this group for awhile :)
wont be driving though... i will call and make an appointment with them.
thanks u guys have been very helpful, i think i will stick around in this group for awhile :)
11-14-2012, 12:24 PM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
Hello Denny
Richard and Benoit say hello.
Chrysler Canada requires the vehicle be in "spec" with manufacture. IE the tires are the same size as that stated on the label on the inside of the door, P255/70R18 or LT255/75R17 and the sport is P245/75R16.
But your Jeep is so you'll have no problems, not that you would have anyway..
later
Michael
Richard and Benoit say hello.
Chrysler Canada requires the vehicle be in "spec" with manufacture. IE the tires are the same size as that stated on the label on the inside of the door, P255/70R18 or LT255/75R17 and the sport is P245/75R16.
But your Jeep is so you'll have no problems, not that you would have anyway..
later
Michael
11-16-2012, 09:18 AM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
I've got 2011 2dr Sahara with Canadian Tire Dura-Tracs, they were the best price I could find (locally), however Skippy, their tire installer, was getting NO WHERE NEAR my custom rims. Went to my trusted local tire shop and had him install them. There's no shake or shim, even hauling *** down
the TransCanada (#401 in my area), so there is definitely a problem somewhere. My dealership has done warranty work (leaking freedom top - go figure) and even rotated the Dura-Tracks (285's) on the custom rims (Ultra Drifters) and never said a word about Voided Warranty. You do sound like your in
good hands with Mike for trying to identify/correct the problem, I would never recommend anybody to take anything to our local Canadian Tire garage, but that's just our store. Skippy's never gotten a parts order right the first time at the counter, so I sure as heck ain't lettin' him under my hood.
the TransCanada (#401 in my area), so there is definitely a problem somewhere. My dealership has done warranty work (leaking freedom top - go figure) and even rotated the Dura-Tracks (285's) on the custom rims (Ultra Drifters) and never said a word about Voided Warranty. You do sound like your in
good hands with Mike for trying to identify/correct the problem, I would never recommend anybody to take anything to our local Canadian Tire garage, but that's just our store. Skippy's never gotten a parts order right the first time at the counter, so I sure as heck ain't lettin' him under my hood.
12-13-2012, 07:17 PM
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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...
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...
12-13-2012, 08:08 PM
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Re: Duratrac Tires wobble after 2 balancing... 2010 wrangler 2 door sahara
I don't know if you mentioned it but did they use balancing beads? I bought these tires installed on 18" rims and there was a wobble at 105+ but then I got the tire place to re-install the tires with stick on mounts and it was all fixed!