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Subject:Re: Wobbly wheel
From:mark drillock
Date:Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:31:54 -0700

There are 2 small bolts holding the rear drum in place. Usually those
need to be removed when different wheels are installed. Otherwise the
wheel sits against the heads of the small bolts instead of flat against
the drum.

Mark

Harry Hoffman wrote:
> Hi All,
> I got replaced my stock wheels with some 17" rims/tires.
> The driver's side rear wheel is wobbling like crazy when I drive. All of the lug nuts are tight.
> The wheels came mounted and balanced from tire rack.
> I thought maybe I hadn't tightened the nuts evenly so I took the wheel off and tried again. Same result of wobbly wheel.
> Any pointers?
>   BTW, these American racing rims Dennis suggested look awesome on the van!
>
>   Cheers,
>   Harry
>