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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [mrblonde49]
by mommy03
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Apr 11, 2007 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: mrblonde49 (Apr 11, 2007 7:57 am)
mrblonde49,
Thank you! That sounds exactly like my problem. But now I'm not sure if the tires are just getting a flat spot overnight because of the type of tires they are, or if my tires in particular have a flat spot from being out of balance (which it was) or from sitting on the dealer lot too long (which it did). Should I take the car back to the dealer, or is he going to tell me that isn't his problem? Thanks again for your input.
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- #396 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [mommy03]
by wlovett
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Apr 11, 2007 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: mommy03 (Apr 11, 2007 11:03 am)
I am having the exact same issue. Dealer has balanced them twice, that has helped but I still feel the vibration. I also feared the tires have a flat spot from sitting the lot too long. I took it to the dealer for the 3rd time today. They wanted me to drive it for 2000 more miles to see if the flat spot comes out. I did not agree, we are in the process of talking to the Regional Hyundai Rep. I would like the tires replaced. I will keep you posted. There is also an entire forum dedicated this issue called Hyundai Entourgae Steering and Vibrations Issues.
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- #397 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [wlovett]
by capecoralbill
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Apr 11, 2007 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: wlovett (Apr 11, 2007 12:57 pm)
I think I recall back in the 1960's, that certain automatic transmissions when cold or when first shifted into gear, would have a very slight lurching motion(actually lurching is too strong a word, it felt as though the drivetrain was slightly throbing). I too am experiencing this feeling, and I've already had all the tires 17" alloy factory wheels rebalanced and it did remove 98% of the 72-76 mph vibration. I wonder if we'll find out what the problem is, it is so minor that I can overlook it, but wouldn't mind having it corrected as well. Thanks for listening
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- #398 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [wlovett]
by mrblonde49
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Apr 11, 2007 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: wlovett (Apr 11, 2007 12:57 pm)
If it's a simple flat spot, it goes away almost immediately. No adverse affects, except bumpy for a minute or 2. I don't know what he means - 2000 miles won't take out a flat spot - it has to be something else
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- #399 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [mrblonde49]
by mommy03
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Apr 12, 2007 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: mrblonde49 (Apr 11, 2007 4:54 pm)
Are there 2 types of flat spots - one that forms overnight and goes away after warming up, and one that is permanent formed from either imbalance or just a bad tire? Do both tyes go away after the tire warms up? Does your problem go away after the minivan warms up, wlovett?
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- #400 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [mommy03]
by wlovett
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Apr 12, 2007 (3:44 pm)
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Replying to: mommy03 (Apr 12, 2007 5:14 am)
In response to Mommy03's question, the vibration does not go away after the van is warmed up. If anything, it gets worse as the van warms up.
My dealer spoke with the Hyundai Regional rep today. Hyundai wants to send a regional technician to look over the van. Though they have not indicated how long it will take to get someone to my dealer. They want to look at the suspension and make sure nothing was overlooked by the dealer. If they can't find anything, Hyundai is saying the issue is with the tires and I will need to work with the tire manufacturer. The saga continues......
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [wlovett]
by davethecarnut
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Apr 17, 2007 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: wlovett (Apr 12, 2007 3:44 pm)
BOTH of you should work with the tire manufacturer (Michelin?). Hyundai buys tires for their vehicles from tire manufacturers at bulk rates. You, the consumer, essentially pays more for the tires than Hyundai bought them for in the purchase price of the vehicle. Wlovett, don't let the Rep put this responsibility solely on you. Tell them you would work together to get this issue resolved. Yes, tire warranties are generally resolved with the tire manufacturer, but this sounds like a dealer and a tire mfg. problem. Plus, Michelin would listen to a big Car company than just one consumer. Good Luck
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- #402 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [davethecarnut]
by wlovett
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Apr 17, 2007 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm)
Latest Update. My dealer decided to put tires from another Entourage onto mine. I was very grateful for them trying this since Hyundai has been slow to respond to the issue. My dealer used tires from an Entourage that was delivered just last week. I have an Entourage GLS, so mine came with the 16" Hankook's. The odd thing was my dealer received at least 3 GLS's last week, each came with 16" Kumho tires, not Hankook's.
So the dealer replaced my Hankook's with the Kumho's. Unfortuantly this did not help. The vibration is still there, especially at 75mph. By having the same issue with the Hankook's and Kumho's I am wondering if the issue is not with the tires but something else.
So now we are back talking with the Regional Hyundai Representative......
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- #403 of 454
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Re: Towing or Trailering using air shock or airlift bags [davethecarnut]
by capecoralbill
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Apr 18, 2007 (4:16 am)
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Mar 29, 2007 8:41 pm)
I installed "Air Lift" brand Leveling Kit fits: 2005 Honda Odyssey Part: #60740, they don't show Hyundai in the application, but they do show Kia sedona 2006 as an application. They cost about $80.00 including freight, I installed them my self. I had to remove the rear coil springs to drill a 1-1/4" hole, it took about 3 hours each side of the van.
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- #404 of 454
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Re: Entourage Riding Rough [davethecarnut]
by ateixeira
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Apr 18, 2007 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Apr 17, 2007 2:29 pm)
That's not it. The post right after yours proves it. Vibrations were there with the original Hankooks and with replacement Kumhos as well. And the Michelins.
It's not the tires.
It's gotta be the suspension tuning, alignment, something in the vehicle itself.
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