Clunking from rear end after new wheels? WTF?
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Clunking from rear end after new wheels? WTF?
If anyone has any ideas:
I replaced my 16x8 stock wheels for 17x8 Center line Rebels. At speeds around 15-20 mph, there's a slight 3-5hz "clunking" coming from the rear end.
I took it to the dealer and they said they put stock wheels back on and the noice went away. Conclusion: It's my fault for using other than stock parts on the car. No charge, but I'm pissed now because how can perfectly fine wheels be making that noice?
So, I go home and put some other than stock 16x8 wheels on the back that I had and sure enough I'd say 95% of the noise went away.
I don't understand, and I haven't heard anything bad about Centerline. Could someone throw some suggestions my way?
I replaced my 16x8 stock wheels for 17x8 Center line Rebels. At speeds around 15-20 mph, there's a slight 3-5hz "clunking" coming from the rear end.
I took it to the dealer and they said they put stock wheels back on and the noice went away. Conclusion: It's my fault for using other than stock parts on the car. No charge, but I'm pissed now because how can perfectly fine wheels be making that noice?
So, I go home and put some other than stock 16x8 wheels on the back that I had and sure enough I'd say 95% of the noise went away.
I don't understand, and I haven't heard anything bad about Centerline. Could someone throw some suggestions my way?
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Yeah, I've called Centerline and they have no idea, and have never heard of a similar problem. I've inspected the entire area around the wheels and the tires with no suspects. It seems everything I do to this car (aftermarket wise) just craps on me!