Vibration in the steering wheel

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:44 pm

When I go over about 60mph I get a vibration in my steering wheel, although it doesn't seem to happen every time for some reason. On some road surfaces it's worse than others.

Initially I put it down to my camber and tracking needing to be done so I got it sorted last week but the problem was still there.

I needed new tyres so I thought getting the wheels balanced might solve it. This was done yesterday and again the vibration is still there. Any suggestions on what else it could be?

Polo96CL · Post by **Polo96CL** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:48 pm

Sounds as though the wheels haven't been balanced correctly, could be something loose within the suspension though which could explain why it's worse on some roads that others. Sorry it's not much help!

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:51 pm

Do tyre places balance the wheels without you asking for it done? Last year they did and I assumed it had to be done, so I didn't ask this year. Now you've mentioned that though it's got me thinking.

kyle1b1 · Post by **kyle1b1** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:51 pm

yeah i would also say the wheels have not been balanced correclty.

take them back and say it is still shaking at higher speeds and ask them to re-check them.

might have had the young lad doing them and didnt do a very good job

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:52 pm

I think I will go back there tomorrow then, it's worth a try anyway.

kyle1b1 · Post by **kyle1b1** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:59 pm

does it not mention any thing about weights on the invoice ?

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:03 pm

They just wrote it out quickly when I got there at the end of the day with 'Toyo T1R 195/40 R16' on it. Last year it had the same and tracking under it. So I'm abit confused if they did it last year but not this year.

kyle1b1 · Post by **kyle1b1** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:06 pm

i see.

like you said just go check see if they where done and if so get them to check them for you.

Polo96CL · Post by **Polo96CL** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:07 pm

Sounds like they have missed out the balancing. The thing to be careful of with a lot of garages, if its not on the sheet and been charged, then it hasn't been done

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:11 pm

I know the 2 guys who own the place so I'll speak to one of them and see

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:32 am

In the worst case you may have a buckled wheel.

Razz · Post by **Razz** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:29 pm

ive got the EXACT same problem, steering shakes around 60 on different road surfaces. did you manage to get it sorted? if u you did let me knw what was wrong so i can sort mine out aswell lol

mbaichu · Post by **mbaichu** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:48 am

me 222222
feels like its about to blow up at any moment

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:58 pm

I would look at things in this order: correct tyre rotation, tyre pressures, wheel balance, tracking, wheel bearings, sticking brake calliper, worn shocks/ springs Arb/wishbone bushes, steering rack. If your car is seriously vibrating get it checked.

mbaichu · Post by **mbaichu** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:00 pm

its not serious vibration just the wheel and like razz said just on some road surfaces