Tire Balance Issue (1 Viewer)

[newbtrayback]

My first GX and I recently purchased 275/70/17 KO2 BFG from Discount Tire. After they installed them I had extreme vibration in the steering wheel and pedals. At its worse between 55-65mph. Brought them back for rebalance and it’s still there. In for a second try at rebalance and one rep said they may have to offer another type of tire that the Lexus is too sensitive…. I pushed back. After further investigation the Store Manager said 3 out of the 4 tires aren’t playing nice so they are going to replace.

my question is how much, if any, steering vibration do you notice with an AT tire on a GX? Assuming they are good tires and properly balanced. On mine you could see my hands shake on the wheel and my wife complained sitting on the passenger side.
Thanks !!

 

[KJ6IRM]

Ask for lug-centric tire balance using a Haweka adapter. Correct Wheel/Tire Balancing (LUG CENTRIC) - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/correct-wheel-tire-balancing-lug-centric.2201/

https://www.ih8mud.com/tech/tsb/ToyotaLandCruiser/tsu00296.pdf

 

[newbtrayback]

Thanks for the info! I confirmed they are doing the "Road Force" balancer and they claim the 3 tires had excessive differences between high and low spots on the tires. They are replacing with new so if it is still an isssue after that I will go down the Haweka adapter rabbit hole.

 

[REKCUT]

I had this same issue with K0'2 and a fj cruiser. They are very hard to balance and your not alone. Force balance finally solved my issue. BFG tires take a lot of weigh to balance.

 

[r2m]

Hogwash that GX's are TOO sensitive!!
I've been running LT285/75R17 BFG M/T KM2 for over 3 years and 50,000 miles, never an issues other than a slow leak puncture I did about a year ago. And that is a far more aggressive tire than what they put on your rig!
I've been running BFG's, either A/T's or M/T's for decades and never had a bad tire. I truly find it hard to believe that 3 tires were bad out of 4. I'd say their balance machine is out of calibration and needs to be serviced or replaced.

 

[REKCUT]

Do a google search. You'll find many forums with multiple threads on K02 balance issues. I run KM3 and no issue but every BFG I have owned has taken a lot of weights to balance.

 

[Rednexus]

Unless you really like the KO2 I'd recommend considering a Falken Wildpeak AT3 instead. Mine are buttery-smooth even 10k after the initial balance, reasonably quiet on the highway, and perform great off-road when aired-down (but poorly if you try to wheel them at 32 psi). They are also cheaper than the KO2, mainly because you can get them in 4-ply instead of 10-ply (these also ride nice and flex nicely around rocks for grip - and have not been damaged thus far even off-roading on rocky trails). The KO2 is a tougher tire and better in mud/snow but not the best for a lot of street driving IMO. I've had friends with larger KO2s resort to using bags to keep them balanced.

 

[newbtrayback]

Thanks everyone! I agree it was weird that 3 out of 4 were out of "compliance" but they did put three new on and road force balanced. Now no issues. Rides smooth. A freind said he puts "beads" in his to get the balance dialed in.

So far so good. I will update if anything changes. Once again thank you for all your responses. Great forum