hot rims (literally)

[chaby_91]

Today, I installed my new rims. They are Konig Zero 17x7 with 215/45/17 tires. I bought them used.

At first, it seemed that when I braked, the disks were rubbing against the brake pads or whatever. Then, on the highway a noise appeared which was like if something was not turning correctly... Finally, when I got back home after a 10-15 minutes ride, I noticed that the rims were unusually hot... or warm, whatever... I must say I never touched my rims after I used my car before, but It doesn't seem normal to me...

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If anyone knows what the problem is, your knowledge would be greatly appreciated

 

[Russianred]

Yeah, your rims will get hot depending on weather temperature outside, and how hard you were using the brakes over a period of time. This is normal. Are they getting hot to the point of lighting a cigarette from them, or the paint bubbling? If so, then there's a problem.

 

[BadgerType]

it feels hot...... but what does it taste like?

 

[chaby_91]

Yeah, your rims will get hot depending on weather temperature outside, and how hard you were using the brakes over a period of time. This is normal. Are they getting hot to the point of lighting a cigarette from them, or the paint bubbling? If so, then there's a problem.

No, they won't light a cigarette, I guess I just got scared for that.

Anyone knows about the " not turn round" thing... I will let you know if it goes away or I'm just insane

 

[chaby_91]

it feels hot...... but what does it taste like?

I did not took a bite out of them yet

 

[Russianred]

What you mean by 'turn round thing'??

 

[chaby_91]

Sorry for my english, I'm from Quebec, Canada... and this is some vocabulary I don't have yet but I'll try to give you an exemple...

Let's say you have a disk on a turning shaft, but the disk is not pierced in the middle... this is what I feel...

I'll take it for a ride... just to make sure I'm not crazy... maybe I'm just looking for a defect on them...

 

[Russianred]

Wheel balance, or at the very worst bad bearing. Also make sure your caliper and bracket are tightened on properly.

 

[CanadianEh48]

could the caliper be touching the rim?

 

[storms]

what is the rim off set? like Canadianeh said could they be touching/rubbing?