dgc92civic

I just got my wheels aligned but the steering wheel still shakes when I get on the highway! What else could be causing this?? (wheel balance maybe?) My car is lowered with 17" rims

vtecdc2

wheel balance.

ABTDer

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get your tires balanced

eg_nezay

When u get an alignment u also need your wheels balanced.

underrated99si

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dgc92civic

Thanks, i'll see if that does the trick

Jonathan_ED3

Don't look at just your wheels.

Check all your bushings....mainly the ball joints and especially the tie rod ends.

dgc92civic

How do I know if those are in good/bad/mediocre condition?

Jonathan_ED3

well mostly be weary of any grease leaking out.....if it is, or if it's aleady gone, you might have some bad ball joints.

Other than that, if nothing is out,just check to see if there's any cracks in the rubber etc.

Just like checking your CV boots...

Archidictus

It's 99% your wheel balance. The other **** could produce the same kind of conditions, but it's unlikely to be the case.

dgc92civic

Thanks, I'll check those too. I appreciate all the help, this board rules. Btw, Archidictus I like your avatar.

dgc92civic

For anyone who cares the wheel balance fixed the shaking, but you all probably already knew that ^_^

Archidictus

Helping a fellow Ohioan...ah, I feel good .

And my avatar likes you too, DGC.

Jonathan_ED3

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I wouldn't venture to say 99% of all high speed shuddering is wheel balance related.

It's more like in the high 60's, low 70's.

deviant1

and if your steering wheel shakes when you brake at highway speeds, its what?

dgc92civic

Maybe you need new rotors?

Jonathan_ED3

yes, if the steering wheel shakes, and the brake pedal pulsates a bit. it's probably going to be warped rotors.

But again, front end suspension compenents play a pretty large role in road feel.....you'll be feeling pretty sloppy as soon as the bushings get sloppy.

boosted18psi

mine shook cause of balance prob. mine also shook at high speeds with no sway bars..