Vibrations on highway above 130 KM/H or 80 Miles/H - Jeep Commander Forums: Jeep Commander Forum

guclu · #1 10-31-2012, 12:23 PM

Hi all,

New to the Commander almost 5 months.

I have a 2007 3.0 CRD at 87000KM (54000 Miles).

On the highway when I am at or above 130 km/h (80 miles/h) the commander starts making vibrations that you feel the car is not happy. When I reduce to 120 Km/h ( 74 miles/h) it is smooth again.

I will be going to service soon and just wanted to check if this is a known issue?

Your input is appreciated. Especially the diesel users.

jeep5253 · #2 10-31-2012, 01:06 PM

This is most likely a tire or wheel issue. Maybe out of balance ?

guclu · #3 10-31-2012, 01:56 PM

All whells have been lately balaced acually and I changed 2 wheels with new ones last month. It is the same situation actually. The ride is a bit smoother but that's all.

I am using Goodyear HP All weather by the way.

jeep5253 · #4 10-31-2012, 02:15 PM

Can you post a pic of your wheels ? I want to see if they are the ones that have to be balanced on a special machine. Many members here have had a problem like yours and it was because the wheels were not properly balanced.

guclu · #5 11-01-2012, 03:15 AM

Here are the pics

By the way I have the tire pressure sensors also if this is important.

jeep5253 · #6 11-01-2012, 01:06 PM

Those are not the chrome clad wheels that require special balancing.

guclu · #7 11-08-2012, 01:58 PM

I did receive my 90000KM(49800miles) maintenance today.

I told about the vibration issue and they also said it is a balance problem.

After the maintenance and balance we went for a check ride and the problem was solved.

The tires were balanced by a Goodyear dealer 20 days ago but interestingly today the Jeep maintenance said the tires' balance was terrible before.

Interesting story isn't it ?

XKDC · #8 11-08-2012, 10:18 PM

I have had my wheels balanced my the dealer and a tire shop, changed nothing! I have a 06 LTD 5.7 ect ect, I have the chrome wheels, what is "special balancing"?

jeep5253 · #9 11-08-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKDC

I have had my wheels balanced my the dealer and a tire shop, changed nothing! I have a 06 LTD 5.7 ect ect, I have the chrome wheels, what is "special balancing"?

They must be balanced with a machine that uses "fingers" that fit in the lug holes. It will not balance and will damage the wheel if you use a machine that uses the center hole. The most common machine for correct balancing is the Hunter Road Force machine.

XKDC · #10 11-09-2012, 12:40 PM

Thanks, turns out all the Jeep dealers in town here have them but the one I took it to, figures! Will try doing it again.

Thanks again