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Got off work in time to get into one of the larger shops this afternoon, two tires out of balance and all over inflated. Store MGR double checked everything and reset tire monitors .Also happy they didn't get lube grease all over the wheels. Couldn't get above 70 in rush hour traffic and slow pokes in the ways but so far smooth and quiet. If anymore problems will go to Commercial truck repair shop my employer has an account with for road force test. Thank all for your advise and suggestions

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I have been working long hours lately and need to after spending money for new tires. After second rebalance truck had little less shake 75+. Returned to tire shop and switched right front and rear and rode smooth and started again next day. Two Emails and three unanswered calls to GM Rep were bought truck. Called Service Dept. at a big Chevy dealer nearby that has Road Force , instead of saying Yes Sir bring it in was told all Tires shops has Road force,(No they don't Sir that's why I called you )Going to a Commercial Tire Shop to have Road Force done $80. Nothing wrong with tires Chevy Dealer is going to have a very concerned customer tomorrow. Guess I'll be posting on Vibration Issues next.

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I would recommend a road force balance for your new tires. The machine is the latest technology and has a large weight that rolls against the tire as it turns. This weight simulates the load of a vehicle on the tire/wheel assy and provides a more accurate balance. Both tires and wheels have a heavy spot. The heavy spot on the wheel is usually at the location where the valve stem is drilled. The heavy spot on the tire is where a spot or paint mark is placed. NEVER let an uneducated tire guy place the spot on the tire at the valve stem. Best place for the spot is 180 degrees away from the valve stem. If a lot of weight is required on one wheel, your dealer can break the tire off of the rim and turn it 90 degrees at a time until the minimum amount of weight is required to balance it. If the problem continues, tell them you want a runout gauge used and make certain your wheels and tires are within spec. A few thousands of an inch may not seem like much but makes a huge difference at 70 mph. At this speed your tires are rotating at about 900 ~ 1000 rpm and there is quite a bit of rotating mass to cause a vibration. You may have to find someone with vibration knowledge (or that cares) and work with them until this is resolved.

Commercial shop didn't do a Road Force check but rebalanced one and found one with flat spot with no charge. Said to come back if any problems like if expecting me . Also found out Shop I bought tires from sell B grade tires like the big box stores, wonder if dealer installed tires are B grade. Store MGR I dealt with was off today and had to explain to another, tire on order for Monday. Have not received any replies to emails and phone messages to GM Service MGR

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New tire and still shakes , I've had enough balancing and lug nuts are being worn out. Going back to have Road Forced as suggested to rule out if faulty tires or a truck problem. Like a dummy rushed and didn't ask if the shop is a Michelin dealer and of course they are not.Called Michelin customer service and a guy wheezing hacking all in the phone said I will have to go to Sears or NTB for a claim and pay an adjustment. Tire Shop where bought the tires will just replace them with possibly another B grade set .

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Had tires Road Forced this morning and truck rides great 70 -85 mph.( my luck just Hexed myself) Have been reminded before purchasing tires make sure they are the designated dealer for the brand you want. Shop does not sell B grade tires and have equipment for Road Force balancing. After three attempts to balance and one tire replaced where bought the tires all four were found balanced incorrectly. This is for you Top Line Tire :fart:

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