after market wheel replacement

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tck28

Discussion Starter · Mar 16, 2005

I am installing a set of 17's on my 02 s40 and the rims wont go flush because of that what i think is a screw to hold the rim on while scewing the lugs, anyway is ok to remove them? my aftermarket wheels dont have any holes to compensate the screw. I doest look like it holds anything.

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Tom

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tck28

Discussion Starter · #2 · Mar 16, 2005

I meant an 02 s60

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Tech

· #3 · Mar 16, 2005

Those screws are there to hold the rotor tight against the hub.You can remove them.If you get a vibration after installing the rims loosen and then retighten the rims.That will make sure the rotor is seated properly.

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tck28

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 16, 2005

Thanks tech!!! wheels are installed and no vibration.

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· #5 · Mar 16, 2005

Glad to hear.Sometimes when the pins are removed when you install the rims the rotor doesn't sit flat from a peice of rust or something like that.

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tck28

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 17, 2005

i jget a little wheel vibration between 60 and 70 mph . some young kid balanced the wheels i wonder if i should get them balanced again. also should i get a wheel alingment. seems to be pulling alittle

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· #7 · Mar 17, 2005

Try getting them balanced.If it has been a while since you had an alignment go ahead and get one to be safe.You don't want to wear out your new tires.

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