Front end update

[digglesworth]

well just got back from the local dealership getting the wheels/tires balanced. they said my control arms, bushings and ball joints are still ok so that's a plus. they had to dismount and rotate all 4 tires on the rims. they said they got them as close as they could but blamed the E range tires. said I shouldn't have those on there. it feels smoother around town but on the brief trip down the highway back home, they felt the same. im thinkin the hub rings will fix some of it. Bigunit will be my savior if they do...

 

[Big Mike]

What are you running for tires, brand and size ?

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[digglesworth]

Geotrac Patagonia ATs. 285/70/17 on eagle alloy 137s 17x8
They were on it when I got the truck in the spring. They looked almost new when I got the truck so there's lots of life left in them. I'm hoping to get 35" duratracs next spring. I'll try and sell these on craigslist when I do.

 

[Bigunit]

...im thinkin the hub rings will fix some of it...

They are all yours. PM me your address and I will drop them in the mail.

 

[digglesworth]

Pm sent. I owe you one.

 

[Happy Hummer]

Dynabeads ?

Chris

 

[digglesworth]

Wow. Never seen those before.

 

[Scarsman]

I assume you are experiencing vibration? The E rated tires will give a firmer/ harsher ride, but they won't cause vibration just because they are E rated. The GM wheels are hub centric, so those hub rings should help.

As for Eagle wheels, that could also be part of it. After years in the tire business I would not take a set of Eagles of someone tried to give them to me. They are known for very poor quality. I had many that caused balance issues. I've even seen a lot of them leak air through the wheel, as in through the metal, because of such poor casting. They may have improved over the last 8 years since I left that arena, I don't know. But that might be something to consider.

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[digglesworth]

Thanks for the heads up... The tech wrote on the write-up that the tires were out of round and I needed new tires... I don't expect this thing to ride completely like a cadillac but the shake that's going on now is a bit excessive. These wheels were on the truck when I got it so I don't know quite how old they are... New wheels are not really in the budget right now so I'm hoping the rings will make the situation at least tolerable, if not better...

 

[Big Mike]

Thanks for the heads up... The tech wrote on the write-up that the tires were out of round and I needed new tires... I don't expect this thing to ride completely like a cadillac but the shake that's going on now is a bit excessive. These wheels were on the truck when I got it so I don't know quite how old they are... New wheels are not really in the budget right now so I'm hoping the rings will make the situation at least tolerable, if not better...

If you decide to go with a different wheel at some point, stock wheels can be had a C-list pretty reasonable based on what I've seen...

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[4speedfunk]

Note there are several "Eagle" wheel companies. I have (7) Eagle Alloy #197s and they work great. Quality is top-notch...they do not vibrate or leak air, and they have zero balancing issues. Only complaint I have is that the coating has come loose in a few spots. Tapered lugs seem to center the wheel on the hub just fine...no need for "hub rings". Not sure who came up with that idea...maybe the same guy that invented leveling keys?

I read some reviews on the Geotrac Patagonia AT. Basically they're about the cheapest tire in their class....they're round and they hold air (sometimes)...made by Nankang. So, its probably unrealistic to expect much more from them. There are things the Chinese do real well (winches!)...but their tires just plain suck. Period. Throw down some coin and get some good quality USA-made tires.

 

[digglesworth]

315/70/17 duratracs are in my future.