New tires kind of vibrate at low speeds?

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11 Apr 2012 22:37 #515325 by apbling
I got new tires on one of my "other" bikes. The tires that came off where pretty worn. I got some metzler marathons. They have pretty deep treads on them compared to the ones that came off. The first time I rode it I thought I did something wrong on the install because at low speeds I could "feel" the tread hitting the road... Has anyone else experienced this, or am I just messed up in the head?

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11 Apr 2012 22:44 #515328 by Motor Head
Replied by Motor Head on topic New tires kind of vibrate at low speeds?
New tires must be balanced after installing on the rim, which you can do a static balance yourself. Check your manual, it should explain this.

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11 Apr 2012 22:48 - 11 Apr 2012 22:49 #515332 by apbling
Replied by apbling on topic New tires kind of vibrate at low speeds?
I had them professionally mounted and balanced.

I'm talking uber slow speed. 4 mph slow. It's like I can feel the tread depths as they hit the pavement...haha, it's weird I tell ya.
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11 Apr 2012 22:50 #515333 by Motor Head
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Sorry thought you had done it. They could still be off. You would have to pull the brake calipers, so there is no drag. Slowly rotate the front wheel and see if it will have a heavy spot. The back would require chain and brake removal.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
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11 Apr 2012 23:37 #515341 by 650ed
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Tire pressure?

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12 Apr 2012 01:18 #515352 by 893cv
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Yes, I have felt it too. Those tires are loud, you can hear a difference also.

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