Wheel Balancing for my Santro 2001

Aashutosh · 15th December 2007, 12:19

Hi,

I have a santro 2001 make. purchased second hand from First Choice (formerly Automart India). I have changed suspensions of car just two months back.

I still feel vibrations when car goes thru potholes, although the it is not that hard as compered to earlier, still I am amazed to feel the smoothness in other's cars which are even older than mine.

I am note sure if earlier owner done wheel balancing or now.

Please advice if wheel balancing would be required to ensure smooth ride.

Also please let me know any good shop in Mumbai to get this done. Thank you.

manojgautham · 17th December 2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Aashutosh

Hi,

I have a santro 2001 make. purchased second hand from First Choice (formerly Automart India). I have changed suspensions of car just two months back.

Where did you get the Suspension done? What all was changed?

I still feel vibrations when car goes thru potholes, although the it is not that hard as compered to earlier, still I am amazed to feel the smoothness in other's cars which are even older than mine.

Check if your tyres are over flated.

I am note sure if earlier owner done wheel balancing or now.

Please advice if wheel balancing would be required to ensure smooth ride.

Wheel balancing needs to be done to ensure the wheels travel in the reight direction. Get it done if your vehicle pulls to either sides while braking or going straght.

Also please let me know any good shop in Mumbai to get this done. Thank you.

I guess someone from Mumbai will be able to help you with this.

PatienceWins · 17th December 2007, 16:50

If you get steering wheel vibrations at high speed, then balancing needs to be done. Not sure about vibrations on potholes.

The Santro ride is not good on bad roads.

I do allignement/ balancing/ rotation every 5000 kms and it helps to keep the suspension in good condition and increase tire life.

Aashutosh · 18th December 2007, 09:48

hello,

I am not getting vibrations at high speeds. Its only when I start car and put in 1st gear, then slowly release clutch, then car vibrates a bit (I guess thats normal) for approx 10 seconds and once I press acc, all fine. NO vibrations.

However, when car passes thru any pothole, one can feel the bump depending on the size. I dont think its suspension problem as I recently got it replaced. Many have adviced to get balancing done as it smoothens the car ride to an great extent.

Your suggestions please....

15th December 2007, 12:19	#1
Aashutosh BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mira Road, Thane Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	Wheel Balancing for my Santro 2001 Hi, I have a santro 2001 make. purchased second hand from First Choice (formerly Automart India). I have changed suspensions of car just two months back. I still feel vibrations when car goes thru potholes, although the it is not that hard as compered to earlier, still I am amazed to feel the smoothness in other's cars which are even older than mine. I am note sure if earlier owner done wheel balancing or now. Please advice if wheel balancing would be required to ensure smooth ride. Also please let me know any good shop in Mumbai to get this done. Thank you.
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17th December 2007, 16:50	#3
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	If you get steering wheel vibrations at high speed, then balancing needs to be done. Not sure about vibrations on potholes. The Santro ride is not good on bad roads. I do allignement/ balancing/ rotation every 5000 kms and it helps to keep the suspension in good condition and increase tire life.
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18th December 2007, 09:48	#4
Aashutosh BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mira Road, Thane Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	hello, I am not getting vibrations at high speeds. Its only when I start car and put in 1st gear, then slowly release clutch, then car vibrates a bit (I guess thats normal) for approx 10 seconds and once I press acc, all fine. NO vibrations. However, when car passes thru any pothole, one can feel the bump depending on the size. I dont think its suspension problem as I recently got it replaced. Many have adviced to get balancing done as it smoothens the car ride to an great extent. Your suggestions please....
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