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Rev411 · 06-30-2008, 07:38 AM

For those that have purchased aftermarket wheels, have you had any problems with vibration through the steering wheel because the wheels will not balance properly? If so, what wheels are you running on your truck?

I want to get a set of 18x9 inch aftermarket wheels for my Tundra, but I hestitate to do so because the last time I went with an aftermarket wheel for a previous toyota truck, I could never get the wheels to balance.

I went from shop after shop, and while the tires always appeared to be balanced on the shop's equipment, in time I would get this annoying vibration through the steering wheel.

Finally, a toyota tech told me that most aftermarket wheels are not "hub-centric" and that my aftermarket wheels probably were balanced based on the shop's equipment but unless they are "hub-centric" they cannot be balanced properly for a toyota.

I eventually went back to a toyota factory wheel and had no issues with vibration at all.

sxd45 · 07-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Where do you buy hub-centric wheels?

sxd45 · 07-01-2008, 08:30 PM

Wheel Hub Centric Rings - buy wheel hub rings online from 1010tires.com

Deznutjob · 07-01-2008, 09:07 PM

Between my 2000 Tundra and my 2007 Tundra I've had 4 sets of aftermarket wheels and zero issues. Hmmmmm

Rev411 · 07-02-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Between my 2000 Tundra and my 2007 Tundra I've had 4 sets of aftermarket wheels and zero issues. Hmmmmm

What was the brand(s) of the 4 sets of aftermarket wheels you ran and are running on your trucks with no problems? Based on your signature, KMC is one of them, which has a 18x9 wheel I am considering.

I ran Weld Racing Wheels in the past which proved to be a true round rim but was not hub-centric. Weld had a great look, but simply would not balance.

According to my dealer, the only aftermarket wheels they sell are Enkei, BBS, and Acola which are hub-centric and made to toyota specs. Unfortunately, none of these have a 18x9 wheel. Well, at least that I have been able to find.

Deznutjob · 07-02-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev411

What was the brand(s) of the 4 sets of aftermarket wheels you ran and are running on your trucks with no problems? Based on your signature, KMC is one of them, which has a 18x9 wheel I am considering.

I ran Weld Racing Wheels in the past which proved to be a true round rim but was not hub-centric. Weld had a great look, but simply would not balance.

According to my dealer, the only aftermarket wheels they sell are Enkei, BBS, and Acola which are hub-centric and made to toyota specs. Unfortunately, none of these have a 18x9 wheel. Well, at least that I have been able to find.

I also had a set of American Racing Teflon Mojave's and 2 sets of the AR Chambers. The reason for two sets is I got into a nasty accident and two of the 4 were smacked into a concrete guard rail. Insurrance payed for all four new ones. Never had any issues with any of the wheels.

Oh, the American Racing wheels were on my 2000 Tundra and no probs with my 20" KMC's on my 07.

2008_CrewMax · 07-03-2008, 12:11 AM

no issues with my KMC's

Rev411 · 07-03-2008, 09:08 AM

Thanks guys for you help. My toyota rep told me that Enkei makes an 18" wheel...not sure if it is 18x9. I really want 18x9s to help fill up the wheel well with the fender flares. Enkei 18" wheel looks ok, but I like KMC's XD796 Revolver in the Chrome finish much better. Performance Products.com has them for $270 ea. They have a two year chrome warranty. It looks like several guys have KMC and Procomp Wheels. I hope the chrome finish on the Revolver hold up over time.

2008_CrewMax · 07-03-2008, 03:29 PM

Call my friend and see what he can do for you on wheels.

Sean Romo 949.581.5001

Tell him Dana (that's me) sent you

he's a good friend of mine

he should give you a good price and can ship to you (no tax)

Rev411 · 07-03-2008, 04:45 PM

Man...thanks much. Will do.

2008_CrewMax · 07-03-2008, 04:52 PM

no problem .. let me know if he takes care of you

06-30-2008, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rev411 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 70	Hub Centric Wheels For those that have purchased aftermarket wheels, have you had any problems with vibration through the steering wheel because the wheels will not balance properly? If so, what wheels are you running on your truck? I want to get a set of 18x9 inch aftermarket wheels for my Tundra, but I hestitate to do so because the last time I went with an aftermarket wheel for a previous toyota truck, I could never get the wheels to balance. I went from shop after shop, and while the tires always appeared to be balanced on the shop's equipment, in time I would get this annoying vibration through the steering wheel. Finally, a toyota tech told me that most aftermarket wheels are not "hub-centric" and that my aftermarket wheels probably were balanced based on the shop's equipment but unless they are "hub-centric" they cannot be balanced properly for a toyota. I eventually went back to a toyota factory wheel and had no issues with vibration at all. __________________ 2007 DC Tundra 2WD, 5.7L Doug Thorley Headers Corsa Exhaust Last edited by Rev411 : 06-30-2008 at 07:41 AM.

07-01-2008, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Deznutjob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 4,603	Between my 2000 Tundra and my 2007 Tundra I've had 4 sets of aftermarket wheels and zero issues. Hmmmmm __________________ 07 Slate DC/12"custom lift WWW.CUSTOMMOTORSPORTS.COM 37" Toyo Open Country's 20" (Black) KMC XD Monster's N-Fab nerfsteps WWW.N-Fab.com N-Fab light bar (4) 9" ProComp quarts halogens Banks Monster Exhaust www.Bankspower.com

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07-03-2008, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rev411 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 70	Thanks guys for you help. My toyota rep told me that Enkei makes an 18" wheel...not sure if it is 18x9. I really want 18x9s to help fill up the wheel well with the fender flares. Enkei 18" wheel looks ok, but I like KMC's XD796 Revolver in the Chrome finish much better. Performance Products.com has them for $270 ea. They have a two year chrome warranty. It looks like several guys have KMC and Procomp Wheels. I hope the chrome finish on the Revolver hold up over time. __________________ 2007 DC Tundra 2WD, 5.7L Doug Thorley Headers Corsa Exhaust

07-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,010	Call my friend and see what he can do for you on wheels. Sean Romo 949.581.5001 Tell him Dana (that's me) sent you he's a good friend of mine he should give you a good price and can ship to you (no tax) __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

07-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rev411 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 70	Man...thanks much. Will do. __________________ 2007 DC Tundra 2WD, 5.7L Doug Thorley Headers Corsa Exhaust

07-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,010	no problem .. let me know if he takes care of you __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

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