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#50 of 109 Vibration by garycox Sep 05, 2006 (9:58 am)
I'm trying to figure out the cause of a vibration. I had my Goodyear 225/65/16 tires replaced with the same. I had to have them balanced twice, the second time they are much better. However, at higher speeds I seem to get an intermittent steering wheel shake, left to right, back and forth. It's a small vibration, not excesive and it doesn't necessarily happen all the time which really confuses me. I can see the vibration if I take my hands off the wheel and it isn't enough to shake it while my hands are on the wheel although I can feel it.   I thought it could be sections of road but my truck doesn't have that problem on the same section of road.   Of course, I get a vibration while braking but that's normal, this vibration is while driving.   I can't say that it always happens at high speeds which is why it confuses me. It seems to happen as the vehicle heats up but I can't confirm that.   I'm still trying to nail down a pattern. It never did that as a new vehicle. O yea, it's a 2004 Nissan Quest.   Any ideas? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Sep 06, 2006 11:06 am) garycox (Sep 06, 2006 6:53 pm) dtownfb (Sep 07, 2006 2:28 pm)
#51 of 109 Re: Vibration [garycox] by dtownfb Sep 06, 2006 (11:06 am)
Replying to: garycox (Sep 05, 2006 9:58 am) It could be your rotors. had the same issue with my rear rotors. Hard time believing that warped rotors could cause the vibration I was feeling until the mechnic put new rotors on. No more vibration and smooth braking. this was an independent shop that did the work.   If the brakes check out fine, it could very well be a bad set of tires. Replies to this message: garycox (Sep 06, 2006 6:53 pm) dtownfb (Sep 07, 2006 2:28 pm)
#52 of 109 Re: Vibration [dtownfb] by garycox Sep 06, 2006 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Sep 06, 2006 11:06 am) That's a good point in the right direction. I'm not sure how rotors effect it while not braking? However, they have been turned 3 times already and are known to have issues. I'm also getting, on occasion, a whobbling noise coming from the right front. The dealer looked at it and put a "non directional finish" on the rotor and it seemed to help for a while but it has come back. It's hard to tell, it doesn't do it all the time and of course, only occurs when braking, seems to be during light braking...   ... Gary Replies to this message: dtownfb (Sep 07, 2006 2:28 pm)
#53 of 109 Re: Vibration [garycox] by dtownfb Sep 07, 2006 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: garycox (Sep 06, 2006 6:53 pm) I had the same reaction as you did regarding the rotors. All I know is since we put new rear rotors (and a month ago, fornt rotors), the van has been driving smooth. I do have another issue that may be caused because the mechanic forgot to bleed the coolant when he changed it.   Also my first impression of the Hankook Optimo H418 tires (235/60-16) are very good. they seem quieter than the OEM goodyears. but time will tell.
#54 of 109 Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest by sgunn Sep 09, 2006 (6:00 am)
Does anyone know anything good or bad about Falken ZE 512 tires? These are the only brand that one of the places I called this morning have in stock for all 4 tires on my 2004 Quest. They are 235-60-16 which from what I read, will be a fine replacement for the original tires installed on this van. Any comments? The price to have them installed and have the wheels alligned will be about $540. Thanks! Replies to this message: f1236089 (Sep 09, 2006 10:53 am) dtownfb (Sep 09, 2006 10:55 am) garycox (Sep 09, 2006 12:57 pm) garycox (Sep 13, 2006 5:53 am) dtownfb (Sep 13, 2006 9:27 am)
#55 of 109 Re: A different tire brand [holladr] by holladr Sep 09, 2006 (9:04 am)
Replying to: holladr (Aug 09, 2006 8:02 pm) Soory it took so long to send an updated report. Wife returned from a 1500+ mile trip about 3 weeks ago. Had no problems with the Kumho tires. I thought that since the diameter of the Kumho tires were about 1/2" less than the OEM's, the van would 'bottom' out. She has not mentioned anything about 'bottoming' out. I have driven the van on a couple of occasions since replacing the tires & find no difference between the OEM's & the Kumho 235/60/R16 tires. Thanks to ya'll for suggesting the 235/60/R16 replacement tires. Another thing is that Costco said they would not normally replace the OEM's with the 235/60/R16's, but since I have them already on the van, they would go ahead & put the 235/60/R16's on the next time I need repalcement tires.
#56 of 109 Re: Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest [sgunn] by f1236089 Sep 09, 2006 (10:53 am)
Replying to: sgunn (Sep 09, 2006 6:00 am) I personally don't like Falken tires based on my past experiences. They tend to be making more noise on the road, but other than that they seemed ok. For about the same amount of money, I would go for Yokohama, which I repleced with mine about 1200 miles ago and I can tell you it's a heck lot better than the OEM tires. They ride quieter and handle better.
#57 of 109 Re: Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest [sgunn] by dtownfb Sep 09, 2006 (10:55 am)
Replying to: sgunn (Sep 09, 2006 6:00 am) I think Falken is pretty highly rated by Consumer Report. Also check Tire Rack for reviews.
#58 of 109 Re: Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest [sgunn] by garycox Sep 09, 2006 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: sgunn (Sep 09, 2006 6:00 am) The only problem is that 235/60/16 isn't a manufacturer recommended size so handling may be different and it could effect the speedometer calibration.   Some seem to have reported success in using other sizes. With all the problems I've had I've opted to stick with manufacturer recommendations in hopes of trying to get everything working under warranty so there is nothing to blame as to the problem.   Having said that, even after replacing my Goodyear 225/65/16 with new ones of the same I'm still having steering and braking problems... It's back in the shop again with no estimate of when I might get it back.   They also tried to tell me it was over 36,000 so it wasn't under warranty and that the computer also indicated that it was not under warranty. I whipped out my letter from Nissan which indicated it was under 60,000 extended base warranty.   ... Gary Replies to this message: garycox (Sep 13, 2006 5:53 am) dtownfb (Sep 13, 2006 9:27 am)
#59 of 109 Dunlop Sp Sport HR4 Tires for Quest04 by eddiers71 Sep 10, 2006 (6:24 pm)
I got Dunlop SP Sport HR4 Tires of 235/60/16 at Mavis Discount Tire, and they cost $495 with installation. So far they are working OK, but I am wondering whether they are actually good tires for Quest04. Also I could not find any information regarding these tires, and only information I could got was Dunlop Sp Sport A2 plus. Does anyone have experience?

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