I have 2 bad rims, should i put them in the back so my car will not shake or wobble as much?

Question

firstly i drive a mazda 6 and put after market 18s on her....

Basically i just got my tires allined and it was still pulling and shaking (even worse) so when i went back they showed me the problem, that they just so happened not to mention before, 2 of my rims are bad, front passenger and back driver.

i must of hit something pretty badly because they showed me the problem and the tires just kinda wabble when you spin them. someone mentioned that i should shoudl both bad ones in the back and it would help with the shaking. and the mechanic at the place said that even leaving them the way they were isnt going to cause and accident...

what should i do... im a 21 year old girl and really dont know much about cars or tires or anything like that

Answer 1

check your chassis man:)

Answer 2

Put them on the back and try to get some replacements fast. They will destroy the front end and the steering alignment in the front. They will also cause wear on the drive system which is much more expensive than some new wheels. You might locate some good used wheels for a reasonable price, but it is always chancy.  I would try to find a different tire dealer, since they should have notified you of the problem before you got them done.  

Answer 3

kick that car man, whatchu a sp!c?

Answer 4

You either need to have the rims repaired or replaced with safe rims. Leaving them on will prematurely wear your tires faster. You also might want to take to another shop to get a second opinion.

Answer 5

if they are in back it will make it feel better as they are not connected to the steering.

it is not ideal to do that, best to replace them, as it could make the car slide in the back around corners if you are pushing it hard.

if you leave them on the car, put them in the rear,

but if you do that, just don't try to race it, or be very careful.

I am guessing that you can't buy new ones ?

Answer 6

you can move the bad ones to the back or you can buy new rims which is the best thing to do.

Answer 7

Put the stock rims\tires back on, and replace the 2 bad aftermarket rims.

Don't risk your safety to try to impress strangers with 'fancy' rims you bought for your car.

If your car is shaking when you drive, it is sure to mess up something in the drivetrain, and likely void any warranty if you need something fixed.

Answer 8

if you must put em in the rear

but if you still have the stocks put them on because down the road your bearings will wear out faster and the constant wobbling will wear  out suspension components faster

Answer 9

If you are short on cash go to a local automotive grave yard and buy a pair of used or new steel wheels. They are not expensive. You don't need the agrivation of trying to drive a car with wheels that run-out or that are bent. Get them to heck off your car ASAP.

Hooray for the shop that pointed out the real problem. Glad to hear you truly understand!