I FINALLY got my new wheels and tires mounted and have a couple questions about the results. First off, the wheels are the chrome Wheel Replica bullitt's (17x9 and 17x10.5) and I had Goodyear Eagles GSD3's mounted (315/35's and 275/40's). I think they look TITS, myself...and pics are coming this aftrnoon
So, my questions are:
1. When the tires were balanced, the tech used the adhesive wheel weight that go on the rear of the wheel and not on the lip-edge. Within 40 miles of driving, I've already lost the wheel weights from all 4 wheels. Nothing better than hearing them fling off and ricochet off the undercarriage of the car
2. Since these tires are much wider than stock, I already expected the ride to be a tad harsh (especially since the car is also lowered 1.5" all the way around), but at ~60mph and at ~80mph the car has a very noticible 'hop'. If I accelerate through these points, it's not felt...only while cruising at the specified speeds is it obvious. Would a tire alignment correct this? I didn't have time to get it done due to schedule, but might go today.
Thanks in advance
So, my questions are:
1. When the tires were balanced, the tech used the adhesive wheel weight that go on the rear of the wheel and not on the lip-edge. Within 40 miles of driving, I've already lost the wheel weights from all 4 wheels. Nothing better than hearing them fling off and ricochet off the undercarriage of the car
2. Since these tires are much wider than stock, I already expected the ride to be a tad harsh (especially since the car is also lowered 1.5" all the way around), but at ~60mph and at ~80mph the car has a very noticible 'hop'. If I accelerate through these points, it's not felt...only while cruising at the specified speeds is it obvious. Would a tire alignment correct this? I didn't have time to get it done due to schedule, but might go today.
Thanks in advance