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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Radar#5, Aug 22, 2013.

  1. Radar#5

    Radar#5 Junior Member

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    I have a 2011 Prius. I put 15" aftermarket summer wheels on ot and a vibration appeared The wheels and tires have been rebalanced many times. Wheel alignment has been done, wheels replaced, tires replaced but the vibration is still there. I am now back to the OEM and the vibration is still there. Anyone have a similar problem
     
    #1 Radar#5, Aug 22, 2013
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    its probably the road if you have changed everything and nothing has fixed it. At higher speeds (freeway driving) there maybe consistent inconsistencies in the road itself which might make you think its the car.
     
    #2 CdotK, Aug 22, 2013
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    The vibration didn't start until the aftermarket wheels went on. This happens between 105-115kms. Driving the same route with a number of different cars including a Prius it is nice and smooth
     
    #3 Radar#5, Aug 22, 2013
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    Did they damage a wheel when doing the change? Certainly sounds as though something had to have caused it during that change.
     
    #4 nwprius, Aug 22, 2013
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    Did they do a Road Force balancing?
     
    #5 phoenixgreg, Aug 22, 2013
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    That has all been checked by Toyota. The wheels balance perfect each time
     
    #6 Radar#5, Aug 23, 2013
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    That has not been done. I will talk to them about it.
    Thanks
     
    #7 Radar#5, Aug 23, 2013
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    Heavier wheels on SUVs often need road force balancing to remove vibration. I'm surprised to hear Prius wheels might need it. Are they aftermarket and heavier than stock?
     
    #8 David Beale, Aug 23, 2013
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    Are they using the correctly tapered lug nuts? Is the center bore correct on he new wheels?
     
    #9 CERY, Aug 23, 2013
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    I am currently back to the original wheels and tires. The aftermarket wheels were a lot lighter
     
    #10 Radar#5, Aug 26, 2013
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    The aftermarket wheels needed a hub ring to centre them and they did have a tapered lug nut
     
    #11 Radar#5, Aug 26, 2013
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    Did you ever resolve the vibration?
     
    #12 solrunner, Feb 22, 2016
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    First determine weather it coming from front or rear! If front put car on jack stands and run to see if virbration is present ! Hub bolts torque, counter weight came off drive line , bent hub, visually check while wheel while turning for run out! If in rear check torque on hubs, bent hub , bad hub bearings, check for runout! Funny how this occur during wheel swap!
     
    #13 Toppcat, Feb 23, 2016
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