Vibration

[Dil100]

Just picked up my MY on the weekend. Took it on the highway and noticed a vibration at highway speed. Anyone else have this issue. I hope that it’s just a wheel balancing problem. Made a service appointment but it’s a week away.

 

[Pianewman]

Until you rule out wheel balance issues, it's impossible to diagnose, especially on an internet forum. First things first: wheel balance.

 

[Watts_Up]

There was issues with the foam inside the tire.

You should contact your SC regarding this issue.

 

[Pianewman]

Watts_Up: you can diagnose this issue from a galaxy far, far away? Amazing.

 

[BreatheEasier]

I had the same problem in my LR. Had the SC rebalance the wheels, and only helped a little. Tightening all the lugs to spec also helped a little. Changing tires to Vredestein Quatrac Pros - no vibration.

 

[craigery]

I had the same problem in my LR. Had the SC rebalance the wheels, and only helped a little. Tightening all the lugs to spec also helped a little. Changing tires to Vredestein Quatrac Pros - no vibration.

Just curious what speed you had the OEM's and Quatrac's up to? I notice a vibration over 85 and over 90 doesn't feel stable on the OEM's.

 

[BreatheEasier]

Vibration would start with the OEM Contis around 62 MPH, and get unbearable though 80. After 2 balances and re-torquing, it wasn't as noticeable until 67 MPH, and got worse, but not as bad through 80. Zero vibration with the Quatrac Pros through 80 MPH. I haven't gone any faster than that, however.

 

[Dil100]

I noticed it would occur at highway speed at around 100 Km/h (60 mph) or faster. The stock tires on my LR with the upgraded rims are Good Year Eagle F1.

 

[skidmarc]

The rebalancing process (I would go to a tire store vs SC) would diagnose immediately if it was a balance issue. And if weights didn't solve it then likely foam issue. Tire warranty should cover. If balancing by a qualified tech solved it on machine, then there is something else going on.

 

[JohnnySocal]

Similar issue was discussed in this thread:
Steering wheel shaking

I had the SC replace the foam inside the tires and it solved my vibration at highway speeds.

 

[skidmarc]

Here's a good resource from Tirerack on how to ID if your tires contain noise-reducing foam.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=336