Oops, it's DiscountTireDirect
Here's their Yoko A/T price in 30x9.5
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...amp;amp;pc=43535&typ=Truck%2FSUVIf the wheel was run on a balance test, it was either found to be out of balance (and corrected), or in balance, and returned untouched (or so badly damaged that it couldn't be balanced at all). Either way the wheel should have been ok. Any tire/wheel shop that tried to tell you "lots of weights means a bent rim" is not as long on expertise as they could be.
If that was a front wheel, and the wheel is suspect, swap it for the rear wheel on on the same side. See if the problem follows the wheel in different places, or whether any wheel on that hub has a problems.
My point was that CONSISTANT wobble/steering vibration will most likely mean a bad wheel, whereas INCONSISTANT wobble is more likely steering component wear allowing too much free-play in the linkage. I've had both.
So best thing is to check the "wearable" steering components first: the idler arm bushings ( <$20, DIY) and the ball joints (Not DIY). Of course you're free to change any and all steering parts in the hunt for a problem, but that could get expensive. Get the steering checked by a general repair shop, not a tire shop. The tire shop wants to sell you new wheels.
If the tire/wheel shop can't give you a definate answer on what the problem is, then don't start paying them to use trial and error swapping out major (and expensive) components. Of course, if you've got the $$'s, go for it!
And DON'T do a full alignment until you have the new wheels on, and the wobble cleared up, and the steering linkage free-play corrected.
CHECK THE BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS.
I have yet to see any posting by any one reporting a Gen1 steering issue that wasn't either a wheel (or tire problem or pressure), idler arm bushing worn out, or ball joints worn out. Haven't heard of anyone needing to replace major steering hardware. These trucks are very tough up front.
Carburetors: the Mikuni is amazing as long as all the vacuum hoses and systems are intact and working. The Weber will come with its own problems, and will have difficulty passing smog testing.
