i noticed my steering wheel started to shake when I hit 70mph or faster, I am going to get four new tires because my front tires are worn pretty bad and do the balance and alignment....are these going to help???

 

you should definitely see an improvement if your current tires are not balanced

 

i thought it would be something about the shocks, but i has one mechanic to check for me then he told me my shocks are fine..

 

you should feel the difference.


[Modified by piatl7il77, 12:16 AM 10/3/2002]


[Modified by piatl7il77, 12:17 AM 10/3/2002]

 

there are several causes for this...

1.)Tire Balance...many tires are only balanced to a certain speed. Ask to have them spun higher.

2.)Suspension (something loose)

3.)Loose steering rack.....I'm still going to look into this one and see about getting some R bushings or the like.

4.)...anyone else?

5.)oh yeah...stiff tires and a slightly bumpy road means you'll feel everything


[Modified by Tweakmeister, 7:57 PM 10/2/2002]

 

It can also be an alignment problem.

 

Fuuma! what's up!

yes...it can also be alignment.

If you have a Helm manual there is a diagnosis section.....read that. It mentions tightening something as well...

 

alignment will play a roll, but also have your axels checked...mine shakes when i accelerate

 

get an alignment like most ppl said...my rubber is sh*t right now...bald stock michelins...but at high speeds i dont shake...so i think its more of an alignment problem

 

Replace the tires first...if that doesn't take care of the problem, THEN you should start digging deeper - alignment, shocks, axles, etc.

 

Bent rim could cause this problem also I have wheel shake at 60-90mph it seems to even out at 90mph

Good luck


[Modified by twotone, 9:42 PM 10/2/2002]