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Re:GEN 4 Wobble

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08 Oct 2019 09:33 #214461 by Tex
Replied by Tex on topic GEN 4 Wobble
No wobble on mine either. Nearly 4000km done.

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09 Oct 2019 09:58 #214505 by Micheal
Replied by Micheal on topic GEN 4 Wobble
Morning Folks, had a look at the obvious points this morning, nothing I could see that would account for the wobble. We bought this second hand with 1000 miles and the previous owner had changed the wheels from 195/80R 15 to 215/75 R15 and fitted Grabber AT tyres. Could this be the reason?
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09 Oct 2019 11:03 - 09 Oct 2019 11:04 #214509 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Re:GEN 4 Wobble
Are they fitted and balanced correctly? In particular look where the yellow and red dots are on the tyre in relation to the rim.

If there is a yellow spot this should be next to the valve.

If there is a red dot (and a yellow one) the red dot should align with the dimple or dot on the rim and the yellow dot ignored

And definitely check the pressures

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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10 Oct 2019 22:26 #214587 by Bob1050
Replied by Bob1050 on topic Re:GEN 4 Wobble
Have passed 10k miles (not kms) and zero sign of any death wobble on mine. As others have indicated - it may be down to other issues such as tyres/wheels.Certainly shouldn't be down to wear and tear on the axle/steering components at such a low mileage.

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13 Oct 2019 07:29 #214685 by kirkynut
Replied by kirkynut on topic Re:GEN 4 Wobble
I reckon it is wheel balancing.

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13 Oct 2019 09:43 #214691 by Micheal
Replied by Micheal on topic Re:GEN 4 Wobble
Thanks all, the tyres were a bit low on pressure and that seems to have improved it a bit (I might just be getting used to it!) but I still detect a wobble esp around 40mph. I can't see anything obviously wrong, will take it in to have wheel balancing checked.

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