Lug Nut Weight

[enginph]

Heck the nuts I bought from autozone are like twice the weight of originals, though size is almost the same. Will it cause imbalance?

 

MSRP for a stock nut is $6.

4 x 5 x $6 + tax = $130!

 

I still have 60 mph vibration. Tires balanced twice, bent rim fixed. Still have it for years now..

[ing-schu@online.no]

Jack up each corner and check both rims and tires run evenly against a measuring point by turning slowly by hand. Lugnuts won't cause imbalance unless you mix types. I bet you have a rear unround wheel.

[Task514]

check bearings and bushings.

[///BHRpowered]

Like xedos said, unless you mix and match them it won't cause a problem, but that is a big difference

[enginph]

Thats what I am saying. I just changed one of them. There used to be a smaller one. I have a huge nut at one rear wheels. It is rounded so I couldnt take it out. Needs an impact gun. Why do you say its at rear?

 

[ing-schu@online.no]

Because unround or unbalanced wheels are easier detected in the car when mounted rear, and you said nuthin' about shakin' steeringwheel

 

Oh, nice signature

[///BHRpowered]

yet it makes no sense, as my spoiler is stock.

 

change out the lugs so they all match

[enginph]

Because unround or unbalanced wheels are easier detected in the car when mounted rear, and you said nuthin' about shakin' steeringwheel

 

Oh, nice signature

 

Oh yeah no steering wheel shake..

 

[ing-schu@online.no]

Mmm, excuse me for asking, but how did you manage to balance your stuck rear wheel twice?

[SteveSter]

I have OEM Mazda Lock nuts and they weigh a bit more than the lug nuts themselves and I have no vibration. I wouldnt mix and match them though. If they arent expensive I would buy atleast the whole front or rear set or both.

[ing-schu@online.no]

I also use locknuts without issues. Newer compared weights but there is probably a difference. The closer the unbalance is to centre, the less is the influence. I can easily detect a 5 grammes unbalance on a rear wheel though. And what many may not know is that continued high speed driving with unbalance makes the tires oval, which again increases unbalance. A vicious circle. Therefore I recommend to check wheels for ovality when having issues. Two b*e*e*rcans is the perfect tool. One under the wheel as measuring guide and the other...

[mts]

need pics of the Xman set up....

[ing-schu@online.no]

That could be arranged

[Troutman]

Then I shall await øl updates.

[enginph]

Mmm, excuse me for asking, but how did you manage to balance your stuck rear wheel twice?

 

I couldnt take it but mechanic can. It hasnt been out for 10k miles. Now its time for a rotation yet I couldnt move it. With a deep socket it may be possible with hand tools. I will go to a mech although its embarrassing

 

[enginph]

Its looks like twice of the others.

 

 

[ing-schu@online.no]

I doubt that would cause much unbalance though. If you've put 10k miles on that tire you'd be more than lucky if it is still balanced. I bet you have a 20-60 grammes unbalance which also caused an oval tire. I suggest the b*e*e*rcan test for starters.

[enginph]

I doubt that would cause much unbalance though. If you've put 10k miles on that tire you'd be more than lucky if it is still balanced. I bet you have a 20-60 grammes unbalance which also caused an oval tire. I suggest the b*e*e*rcan test for starters.

 

Will do. Is the brand important? Heineken works?

 

It shakes at 60 mph. I try not to cruise at that speed.

[ing-schu@online.no]

I suggest Miller lager, my choice during MWM07

 

I believe ovality is likely to be annoying at certain speeds, while unbalance increases with speed. But often both issues occurs. A very oval tire (upwards 10 mm) is likely to be annoying at 30mph. Sub 2-3 mm ovality is acceptable in my book.

[enginph]

10mm?? It would likely to cause death. Actually you suggested that before and I did it for the rears visually. The *Reference banned from MW* thing is the new sht If my tires are oval I doubt it is more than 1-2mm.