Miller Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 What shops do you know have the equipment and understand how to use it? I'd like to get this done tomorrow on my lunch hour. Has to be able to handle large width wheels too please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Wheel Medic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I believe Lucore does this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thank you both. Going to try Discount Tire in Powell or Wheel Medic tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Indeed Lucore DOES do this How big is big? There's not much we can't handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 thats what she said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Indeed Lucore DOES do this How big is big? There's not much we can't handle It's not that I don't want to send you guys business. You're just too far for any convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 It's not that I don't want to send you guys business. You're just too far for any convenience. Unfortunately we hear that rather often Where are you in relation to us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Auto Assets does it and knows how to properly use the machine. Unfortunately you pay shop time and not a flat like most tire shops so it’s more expensive than the alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Most dealerships have road force machines, but I don’t know how to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) Unfortunately we hear that rather often Where are you in relation to us? North of Route 36 in Sunbury. I just had to cancel my appointment because when I called to confirm,the tech led me into this conversation "that's a large wheel, what car is this for?". I responded "My Viper." He says "you're going to need that road forced balanced." "I know, that's what I said when I scheduled..." "I'm going to need to take it out and drive it, see what it's doing and get the tires nice and hot before the balancing." "I'd prefer that you handle the balancing and the machine. I can bring the car in with the tires hot." We disagreed, I backed out. Nothing gets me more excited than handing off my 600hp car to a stranger on a cold day. Tried Wheel Medic - Booked until Wednesday Lucore - Booked to Monday Pickups plus - Static balances only Local Dodge Dealership - wanted $250 Any other thoughts? Edited October 19, 2018 by Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 For the record tires need to be warm from driving, however if it’s done as soon as you come in that’s not a problem. So why are you all about this road forcing? Are you trying to diag a vibration? Road forcing is only going to aid in match mounting or identifying a bad tire, it won’t show something being out of round and every tire machine measures balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have a rhythmic vibration in the rear end at 75+ and the wheels are currently static balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have a rhythmic vibration in the rear end at 75+ and the wheels are currently static balanced. Too bad it’s going to be wet and cold we could work it out tomorrow, I’m not working but we could check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Too bad it’s going to be wet and cold we could work it out tomorrow, I’m not working but we could check it out. Too bad it turned out to be a beautiful day! I found my way into a Discount Tire at lunch. 1 hour wait* and, they seem committed to taking care of the car. Sales person here at the Lewis Center location has been great. Now to see if they know how to use their machine haha. Edited October 22, 2018 by Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Unfortunately we hear that rather often Where are you in relation to us? North of Route 36 in Sunbury. I just had to cancel my appointment because when I called to confirm,the tech led me into this conversation "that's a large wheel, what car is this for?". I responded "My Viper." He says "you're going to need that road forced balanced." "I know, that's what I said when I scheduled..." "I'm going to need to take it out and drive it, see what it's doing and get the tires nice and hot before the balancing." "I'd prefer that you handle the balancing and the machine. I can bring the car in with the tires hot." We disagreed, I backed out. Nothing gets me more excited than handing off my 600hp car to a stranger on a cold day. Tried Wheel Medic - Booked until Wednesday Lucore - Booked to Monday Pickups plus - Static balances only Local Dodge Dealership - wanted $250 Any other thoughts? **crickets** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Any other thoughts? Stop at starbucks pop in your favorite CD and Make the trip to Lucore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Auto Assets does it and knows how to properly use the machine.. They may work on plastic pigs. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdk 4219 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I have a rhythmic vibration in the rear end at 75+ and the wheels are currently static balanced. Usually tire balancing problems start at a lower speed, sounds like a driveshaft issue if you are calling it rhythmic. Tire balancing certainly is less expensive to rule out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 **crickets** agayn must be prepping the anooogus to tell the tale of incompetence of modern tire shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04r1 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Dan Tobin Chevrolet road force balanced some large off road tires for me. They did a great job. Not sure if they would touch your Viper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) Discount Tire came through. Charged me $40 and found all four wheels took weights (despite being static balanced by someone I know and trust). The staff at the Lewis Center location are great guys who genuinely like cars. Viper's riding smooth as glass. Cliff notes: Viper techs wanting $250 LOL to balance tires. Edited October 22, 2018 by Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Good to know. Was nowhere convenient to work and I work in Lewis Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3NN3TT Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Good to hear. I pretty much take everything to Discount Tire in Hilliard. Lots of car enthusiast employees over there that know how to handle things. Plus it's like 3 miles from home, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Well I'm glad to hear you got it taken care of, and someone actually knew what they were doing! Sorry we couldn't get you in quicker than Monday, as the leaves start changing Build/Rebuild season has us crazy right now. On a side note, if you need my professional opinion on the balance of the tires feel free to swing it by and I'll warm them up just to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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