CommanderXJ

I am inclined to believe that it has something to do with my tires. Ever since I got them put on, I've always had a slight vibration at highway speeds. I have taken it back to the tire shop 3 times since then and had them re-balance my tires and each time the wobble would get less noticeable but it's still there.

The cherokee is all stock, no lifts or anything. Anyone have any idea was to what my problem could be? I have checked the suspension numerous times and it's very solid still, nothing looks worn out or in need of replacing.

tjwalker

#1. Swap front tires/wheels to the BACK.

If this eliminates or even changes the symptoms, you have confirmed a tire/wheel issue.

CommanderXJ

^ Didn't seem to help the problem.

CommanderXJ

Bump.

I know this topic is boring but I could really use some help on this one. I went to the tire shop again today, had them rotate and re-balance all the wheels but the vibration is now even worse than it was before.

NCMetalMechanic

I've seen bad u-joints cause all sorts of vibration issues, mainly at highway speeds.

Tomxj48

go to a different shop. the issue changed when they did something different, that says to me that its a crappy balance. trust me people these days dont get the perfect, if your like me you notice... did it do it before you braught it to said shop?? I worked with tires for along time thats why I think you need to make sure its not a balance issue.... If its not that then its a tie rod or ball joint or like the last guy said a U joint... could even be in the front DS... its on the left side

CommanderXJ

When I was running the old tires on there I didn't have this vibration issue at all, the car was silky smooth on the highway but since I got these tires on, the car hasn't driven the same.

EDIT: These are pretty good quality tires too.

Tomxj48

^ its your balance then.... take it somewhere else... the shop your taking it to is screwing you. Heck there balancer might not be calibrated. Those machines need to get calibrated alot. When you go to the place of your choice, ask to watch while they balance. When the wheels and tires are balanced the machine should read zero. Ask them to check the balance before they take the weights off too.. that will tell you if they are out of balance....

WORST CASE.... you have a lemon tire that is out of round really bad... if thats the case, pin point that tire, and bring it back and demand a new one.... it happens, dont let them tell you its impossible.

freegdr

just solved you problem ****ty workman ship go to another shop