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Thomas Druby

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I recently converted my stock 65 tires from 13" 185's to 15" aluminum rim 60 R 205's. they fit well with no clearance issues. they run fine at speeds up to 65 mph, smooth with no issues. However when braking I am getting a good amount of vibration. Could the larger size wheels/tires have amplified an issue with warped brake drums? Didn't notice any braking issue prior to the tire change.

Thanks in advance for your help!
 

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Either the drums or disks ,what ever you happen to have is warped or out of round . Could also be bad wheel bearings .The taller tire is probably causing it to amplify
 
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Thanks HorseSence. I will check into both.
 

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If you overtightened the lugs in the wrong pattern, you could have warped a disc/drum. Drums are more resistant to this, discs are not.
 
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