One tire off balance - this bad?

[jeepmikey]

Curious if anyone knows - I’m running 35x12.5x17 KM3s on AEV Borah wheels. One tire can’t be balanced on road force machine - have a new one coming. The ride lately honestly is awful - it’s on the back passenger side but slight vibration and honestly hear the ride. Is it possible one tire out of balance would cause a ride this bad?

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Yes

 

[jeepmikey]

Yes

Thanks - I didn’t realize one tire out of balance or slightly out of balance would cause a ride so bad feels like driving a tractor.

 

[KingCon]

Curious if anyone knows - I’m running 35x12.5x17 KM3s on AEV Borah wheels. One tire can’t be balanced on road force machine - have a new one coming. The ride lately honestly is awful - it’s on the back passenger side but slight vibration and honestly hear the ride. Is it possible one tire out of balance would cause a ride this bad?

What are your wheels specs?

And why cant the rim/tire be balanced? What's the issue?

 

[jeepmikey]

What are your wheels specs?

And why cant the rim/tire be balanced? What's the issue?

They’re the AEV Borah wheels made specifically for the JL

I guess the tire is out of round?

 

[KingCon]

They’re the AEV Borah wheels made specifically for the JL

I guess the tire is out of round?

A rim that is made specifically for the JL??

There is no such thing as car specific rims(excluding very few million dollar cars)

What's so special about it?

Again, what are the specs on your rims bud

 

[jeepmikey]

What are your wheels specs?

And why cant the rim/tire be balanced? What's the issue?

The wheel specs are below - I’m even using the exact size and model tire AEV recommends on their site

TECH SPECS:
Manufacturing Process:
Cast
Material:
Aluminum
Coatings:
Paint, Primer
Size:
17" x 8.5"
Bolt Pattern:
5x5
Hub Bore Diameter:
71.5mm
Offset:
+25mm
Approximate Backspacing:
5.72"
Weight Rating:
2,400lbs

 

[KingCon]

The wheel specs are below - I’m even using the exact size and model tire AEV recommends on their site

TECH SPECS:
Manufacturing Process:
Cast
Material:
Aluminum
Coatings:
Paint, Primer
Size:
17" x 8.5"
Bolt Pattern:
5x5
Hub Bore Diameter:
71.5mm
Offset:
+25mm
Approximate Backspacing:
5.72"
Weight Rating:
2,400lbs

Am I reading that right? +25mm offset

That's a heck of an offset for a wheel that large

You have rubicon?

Could be an issue with wheel not tire

 

[jeepmikey]

A rim that is made specifically for the JL??

There is no such thing as car specific rims(excluding very few million dollar cars)

What's so special about it?

Again, what are the specs on your rims bud

PS my knowledge on tire balancing side is not awesome as never had issues before. Does this photo help with tire that had issue?

 

[jeepmikey]

It happens occasionally, I had a ridge grappler that wouldn’t balance, they over nighted one to my shop no worries....

Did that one tire - the one not able to be balanced cause issues at least very noticeable issues while driving? Honestly, this is a very bad ride now

 

[jeepmikey]

Am I reading that right? +25mm offset

That's a heck of an offset for a wheel that large

You have rubicon?

Could be an issue with wheel not tire

Yes re: rubicon

Lots of guys on here are running this wheel with zero issues and never had problems with AEV items in past

 

[AMG]

A rim that is made specifically for the JL??

There is no such thing as car specific rims(excluding very few million dollar cars)

You better tell AEV to update their description.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/pintler-jeep-jl-wheel/

"DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE JEEP WRANGLER JL AND GLADIATOR"

 

[jeepmikey]

You better tell AEV to update their description.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/pintler-jeep-jl-wheel/

I’m going that description - I don’t think it’s a wheel issue as much as tire as other guys are running these wheels with no problem.

 

[jeepmikey]

Yes, you could tell something was off, it was like driving home after wheeling with mud caked on one of your wheels.

Thx man - hopefully replacing the tire this coming week fixes everything

In meantime have to put about 2-300 miles on these before replacement hoping doesn’t wear too much on the suspension

 

[KingCon]

You better tell AEV to update their description.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/pintler-jeep-jl-wheel/

"DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE JEEP WRANGLER JL AND GLADIATOR"

That's all marketing jargon

A 5 lug wheel is a 5 lug wheel there is nothing specific about that wheel that marries it to the JL or Gladiator.

Ever hear the phrase "theres an ass for every seat"?

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