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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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Anyone have any ideas one why my car starts to vibrate and shake a little bit, when i start doing about 80mph? Im thinkin it's either the wheels or the engine it self.

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Car: 1990 Acura Integra LS
Miles: 195,000
Tires: 195/60R14

Anyone Have Any Ideas.....
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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Check to see if any weights have fallen off of your wheels that has caused them to be imbalanced. Thats the first thing.
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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never even thought about that, i will have to check into it, thanks
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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well, i dunno where the weights would be on my rims, hehe, there are no visible ones....they don't normally put them in the tires do they?
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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The weights will be on the inside of the rim (the side that faces the engine) and if they are aftermarket wheels then the stick them on the flat part. If they are stock steelies they usually stick them on the inside lip.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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damn it, so much work, im working on gettin new wheels though...hehe.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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If you have the stock steelies on there still then you should be able to run your hand across the back and feel if the wieght is back there, so you don't have to take the rim off.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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mine arnt stock
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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I don't think it's the weights in the wheels. Check things like front end alignment, correct toe-in and camber, worn/wearing hub bearing, worn cv joint.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Im gonna guess if it gets more noticable at higher speeds than its wheel balance-what wheel weights are there for

if it really bothers you you can get wheels balanced for like 10 a piece ask a tire guy you trust to take a look for you.
but if there is a wheel with no weights at all i would get that one balanced
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