Just bought 2004 Z, alligned/balanced, still vibration on freeway
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I dont mean to thread jack but i need some help and dont wanto start another thread about the same thing. My problem is that when i replaced my front tires i went with a set of new cheapo's for 80 bucks a pop. Now my steering wheel shakes above 60 until about 90. I got an alignment done and it didnt make a differrence. Someone suggested that i may have a flat spot in one of the tires...does this sound likely???
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If someone could inform me of what the original tires were in the car...were any of them the Cooper Zeons or the Potenza RE040?
I can live with the issue, but as great as this car is I'd like to enjoy it for all its worth.
I can live with the issue, but as great as this car is I'd like to enjoy it for all its worth.
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Did you ever get it sorted out?
I read through and saw the terms "howling and vibration" and was surprised no one mentioned checking the wheel bearings. I really wouldn't suspect them for the vibration alone but if its previously had howling complaints it worth taking the time to check.
I read through and saw the terms "howling and vibration" and was surprised no one mentioned checking the wheel bearings. I really wouldn't suspect them for the vibration alone but if its previously had howling complaints it worth taking the time to check.
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Thought I'd bring this back from the dead - I started this thread and never posted the resolution.
The vibration ended up being a bad wheel bearing. I took it to three shops that I know. Every suggestion but the appropriate one was thrown out there - I coulda spent a fortune trying to fix this. Finally I took it to the dealership and they diagnosed it in 5 minutes. $325 total to replace w/ labor.
The vibration ended up being a bad wheel bearing. I took it to three shops that I know. Every suggestion but the appropriate one was thrown out there - I coulda spent a fortune trying to fix this. Finally I took it to the dealership and they diagnosed it in 5 minutes. $325 total to replace w/ labor.
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