Wobbly Wheel

[dougs]

Just had a new BX2370 delivered from the dealer on thursday. It's been 12 years since I've had access to a Kabota so I'm pretty excited. I was showing my daughter the ropes on it and noticed as she was driving away from me that the left rear tire has a noticeable wobble to it (the right one tracks straight as an arrow). I've checked the lugs and all look good. I figure it could be: 1 - a manufacturing defect; 2 - the way the tire (turf) was mounted or; 3 - possibly something to do with the wheel bearing. Just sent the dealer a short video showing the wobble but he's closed till Monday. Just wanted to see if this is something that might be a common occurrence or should I be concerned about it? What should my expectations of the dealer be in this case? Looking for your opinion.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[skeets]

Just a dumb question,, Did you jack it up and see if the lug bolts were all tight?
Oh and welcome to the Orange

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Did you check the lug nuts with a impact wrench?

 

[dougs]

Looks like the mystery is solved. I checked the lugs - all tight as expected. I then pulled the wheels and swapped them. Now the right side is wobbling so looks like the tire is mounted a little wacky or it has a slight defect. I'll be giving the dealer a call tomorrow to see what he can do. Very relieved it wasn't more significant.

 

[skeets]

A bent rim perhaps and another 70 mdl ,,,,,hmmmm

 

[hodge]

Looks like the mystery is solved. I checked the lugs - all tight as expected. I then pulled the wheels and swapped them. Now the right side is wobbling so looks like the tire is mounted a little wacky or it has a slight defect. I'll be giving the dealer a call tomorrow to see what he can do. Very relieved it wasn't more significant.

Good job diagnosing the problem in a simple manner.