Hey guys quick questions on was on the highway today testdriving my car since i upgraded a few things on it just wanted to see if i can feel a difference so i went on the highway went thre 1st 2nd then kinda to the end of 3rd i had alot of shaking in the steering wheel alot of vibration and just to make sure it wasnt the road i didnt it 2 more times but when i went into 4th it wasnt as bad any idea what this could be?oh an i just put new rims on the car maybe they need to be alligned you think?

 

alignment or balance



thats all folks, move along nao, nothin to see here...

 

lol thats one suggestion thx

 

ok I'll be more specific for yu

Balance

Balance shakes, alignment pulls

 

alright ill deff go get it checked out tomarow and get it fixed and try it again and if it dosnt fix the problem you gotta promise you paypal me the 70+ bucks they charge to do that!!

 

well if they charge you 70+ bucks to do that, then it was obviously the problem, so why would I paypal you?

 

lol true i just ment if it dosnt fix it and they just charge me to be a-holes

 

word, I think its free to check that at most shops

 

Any pulse in the brake pedal , badly warper rotors can also cause that.

 

well i dont think that would be it cause i just got 4 brand new routers like 2 weeks ago inless they can warp easly from somthing

 

Here are the possible causes:

- rims unbalanced
- rim bent
- lug nuts not tightened properly
- rotors warped
- alignment off

 

That is just about ever problem right there. No matter where you go, if you ask them to see if it needs a balance or alignment, they'll tell you yes. Why? That is how they make money.

 

Did you put the same old tires on new rims? Or new tires as well? Dismounting and remounting low pro tires can damage them. But I think it is the balancing as well. Did you put the rims on yourself? Did you balance them? New rotors...should be good...warping rotors takes alot of extreme braking and/or heat. Any suspension upgrades? Maybe something is loose. All in all being it only happens at certain speeds, my best guess would be balance. Next in line, broken tire beads.

 

Sentences always appreciated. It’s the adult thing to do.

 

How many fraction questions can you ask in a sentence, davidv? Take notes from spirey because I didn't understand one thing he said.

 

Easy fellas, easy. I could cut to the chase or write a page for you to read. Asking those questions, and if answered could lead right to the problem. Are we here to bash each other or help out? Although it says Germany on my location, dont be fooled, I'm USA born and bred. Also, a mechanic. Sorry if you dont understand the simple terms above.

 

I'm mentally challenged. My parents apologize every day.

 

You just got new rims. Its more than likely a balance issue. Take it to the shop that sold you the rims and tell them to fix it. If you bought them online or something, take it to a shop that can balance rims.

The gear you are in shouldn't matter...but most of the time balance issues appear at a certain speed. (Say...60-80?) If it vibrates any time the car is moving....you may have a more serious issue.

 

Don't want to point out the obvious, but can't you diagnose the problem if you are a mechanic? I could be completely wrong, what type of mechanic are you?

 

i have the same problem....i put on some new rims and it vibrates when ur on the freway....i went and got alignment,nothing just wasted money...problem still persist.The said get some sort of rim rings or something or the rims might be bent..or also spacers......