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Old 12-02-2018, 05:13 PM   #1
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It's my guess that it's one of the wheels. Like others have said, see if you can swap wheels with another Boxster owner and see what happens. You can also try switching right-to-left front wheels, and see if it feels any different.

Blackcloud has a good point, what kind of stem caps do you have?
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Old 12-02-2018, 05:41 PM   #2
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My .02. Find a shop with a road force balance machine and let them work their magic. They should be able to isolate a bent/warped rim and or a tire deformation issue quickly.

Motor Week's favorite mechanic, Pat Goss has a quick description video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVAssnbp8
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Old 12-02-2018, 08:51 PM   #3
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My .02. Find a shop with a road force balance machine and let them work their magic. They should be able to isolate a bent/warped rim and or a tire deformation issue quickly.

Motor Week's favorite mechanic, Pat Goss has a quick description video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVAssnbp8
Hey Rex,

I've had them road force balanced multiple times and it has not solved the issue. Is it possible that the machine does not pick up a high speed balance issue?
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Old 12-03-2018, 05:51 AM   #4
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IIRC it spins the wheel/tire +/-60 MPH. I don't know if that is adjustable by the technician.

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Hey Rex,

I've had them road force balanced multiple times and it has not solved the issue. Is it possible that the machine does not pick up a high speed balance issue?
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It's my guess that it's one of the wheels. Like others have said, see if you can swap wheels with another Boxster owner and see what happens. You can also try switching right-to-left front wheels, and see if it feels any different.

Blackcloud has a good point, what kind of stem caps do you have?
Stem caps are the regular black plastic ones. Another member of the forum has graciously offered to let me swap wheels with him, so I will report back with that... hopefully this will be the issue.
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