So I bought some new 24" wheels today. When I go above 45mph the steering wheel starts to shake and keeps going until about 65mph. I looked at the wheels and there are ALOT of weights on the wheels. There are weights stacked on top of weights. Should the wheels need that much weight to balance out?

 

I don't think they should have weights stacked on top of weights. It sounds like they were not balanced properly or you have a bad wheel or tire. Do all the wheels have a lot of weights?

 

Well first, don't expect an excellent ride on rims that size. Anything above 20" without a monstrous tire isn't going to ride as well, due to the reduced amount of rubber between you and the road. (I went with 305/50's for my 20's, but I can adjust a little since I have air ride and 4x4) However, weights shouldn't be "stacked" to stay in one place. There are better ways, like thicker weights. Someone was being cheap most likely

 

I agree - I'd take it somewhere else . . .

 

Before you try that, make them (shop you bought them) redo the balance. Try another balancer, use a different balancing technique (static, dynamic, alloy 1, alloy 2, etc.), or have them spin the tire 180 degrees on the wheel. You may have the heavy spot on the wheel lined up with heavy spot on the tire. That will make one big heavy spot, requiring a lot of weight! If the tires do get dismounted, upon re-mount, make sure they are heavily lubricated! This will allow for a truer seat of the bead. Sometimes the way it's affixed to the balancer can cause a imbalance. Like 98Navi says, don't expect the best ride. I'm sure that you spent a lot of $$$ on those twentyfoes. Make sure they're round!

Hope this helps,
Dan

 

Thanks Dan. Im gonna take it in there this weekend have them turn the tire 180 degrees and see if that fixes it.

 

No problem! Hopefully those guys can get it licked!

Good luck,
Dan