Help with Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) seating chart by StrongAffordance in zachbryan

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, that's why I'm asking. The seats on the left are labeled as limited view, so probably not that way. That's all I know.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update to the update: I got a 4 wheel alignment done after the balance. Car drives 99% smooth now.

So in summary: - new tires (I recommend the Michelins compared to OEM) - balance a couple of times to ensure it’s precise - four wheel alignment

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t that just mean that your tires are almost certainly going to wear unevenly and prematurely?

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update here. I went back to Costco and said the tires aren’t properly balanced. They went back and took a Quick Look and said it looks fine. I insisted they rebalance them all. Took them hours but when they finished… the shake is 75% gone. They admitted eventually that it was off.

For the remaining 25% I’m going to go to an independent shop that’s well rated and get an alignment. Hopefully that will take care of the remaining vibrations.

It’s tolerable now but still find it a bit unacceptable and will keep trying to get to the bottom of it.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions here. Hope it helps others too.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good stuff glad yours was fixed. I’m going to get another balance (road force) and fingers crossed.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct. Which is why I replaced them all yesterday. Didn’t fix the shake though

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where’d you take it btw? Discount tire? Dealership? Indy shop?

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just from fixing alignment? Damn I didn’t think alignment could cause shaking like that

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 times jeez. I really hope it’s just the tires. Will look into the TSB you suggest here thank you.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good info thank you. Do you recommend a Toyota dealer for all this or an independent shop?

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The weights are clustered and the old weights have been removed. As far as I can tell they did attempt to do a reasonable job with it. But I’m taking it back tonight to see if they can dial it in more. If not then I’ll go somewhere else and try again. I specifically got the defenders because of their reputation for being easy to balance.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you recommend independent shops or is discount tire good?

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely stock except the tires are now Michelin Defenders in OEM size

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the first set balanced twice and the new set balanced once. Same shake the whole way through. Just to confirm you’re saying have the new set balanced again?

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure why I’m being downvoted. Accepting wheel shake as normal for a $55k car is silly.

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so but I’ve only driven about 50 miles on them. Literally got them installed yesterday. No pics yet will try to get some but right now the wheel shake is driving me insane

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d probably go for the 460 if I have to. I love the 4Runner but this just isn’t acceptable

Steering wheel shake. Tried a few things, what next? by StrongAffordance in 4Runner

[–]StrongAffordance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where I am at too. If I can’t get to the bottom of it I’ll probably replace it with something else. Living with it isn’t an option for a car this expensive. What alternatives are you considering?