Topic: Tire and Rim for 99 Solara SE

[JoeY]

It could be warped rotors, as the break may squeal when pressed down a bit. The brakes are quite new and were replaced in less than two months. Not sure about bearing, I really want to see if I can put back the original tires and see how it goes. But it start snowing already :/ I would'd be driving at 120+ using oversized A/S tires as it's pretty much suicide.

We'll see how it goes this saturday, thanks again for the input.

[JoeY]

A bit late for the update, I was driving the car a bit to get a better feeling before posting.

Anyhow, I brought the car to AGR's Mississauga head office, they got the tire/rim inspected and rebalanced first, then Steve went and drove with me. So far there's not so much noticable vibration at high speed, I'm OK for now

[ovr50]

JoeY - hopefully, after much work, the problem is solved. We have never had any issues with wheel/tire vibration on the '99 Solara we have owned since Aug99. I am unclear what caused your problems, however maybe that's the end of it for you. Good luck.

[msian]

So this turned out to be a balancing issue?
The rebalance at the Missisauga shop "fixed" it?

[JoeY]

I cannot say that for sure... been to the shop for 6+ times and almost a month after replaced my tires. Right now I totally forgot what is supposed to be normal 

It's definitly better than when it's first been put on, however since we are getting snow from day to day, I do drive a lot slower than before, so there will be less possibility of getting the problem. Guess I'll have to live with it, but it was unhappy experience for sure, or maybe I'm too picky.

I really do appreciate everyone's input here.  I could have gone to TT if TT has a shop close by in GTA area, it's still quite a project for me to switch tires all by myself.

[morty]

TT isnt for everyone. Hope everything is fixed and glad to help if we actually did

[JoeY]

I was overbored so I spent 25 bucks in ErinMill Parkway Toyota dealer and have one of the tech test drived the car with me. Any noise left should come from the tire itself, nothing noticiable from bearing, simply swap the tire to previous A/S should be able to tell, but I'll wait till spring to change em over.

[ovr50]

Not sure I understand what you mean, JoeY

[JoeY]

Since I still didn't felt so right on these tires, just wanted to get a second opinion and make myself feeling better, I went to the dealership and asked them to check it out

Maybe I did worry too much.