I was going down this windy road last night and the road was wet. The speed limit was 25 and I was going 28. All the sudden I lose control and hit a dirt hill on the side of road on my passenger side. My hop cap fell off, and now my car shakes when I go over 40 miles an hour. I am taking it to my mechanic in two days, but I want to make sure it is saf e to drive til then.
2006-09-06 05:16:34 · 15 answers · asked by Atousa 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
had a similar problem on a dodge Ram passenger van. the wheel became unbalanced when whatever happened, happened. just take it to a tire shop and have them rebalance it. Its not really that unsafe, in the long run though, if you continue going at high speeds with it like that, you will damage some conponents in you steering and suspension systems. All you have to do is take it to a tire shop to get rebalanced. simple as that. not that expensive too. hope that helps.
2006-09-06 05:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably miss aligned the wheel or loosen some other part. Drive very slowly and be alert and have a clear plan about what to do if it loses control or stops responding to controls all of a sudden.
I don't think you should drive it at all except to take it to be checked. If that is far and has to use the freeway I suggest you either tow it or transport it with another means like on a trailer.
2006-09-06 05:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by kevinrtx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the wheel balancing could be stuffed... its a good idea to take it to a tyre shop first before a mechanic. Its not dangerous for very short and slow routes but very dangerous for highway and extended driving. Check that your wheel nuts are still in place.
2006-09-06 05:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by bloodyminidriver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bet is you bent some suspension component. Possibly a tie rod, maybe a control arm.
If you drive it, go slow and be careful until your mechanic determines what's wrong.
2006-09-06 05:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You probably knocked the weight off your wheel which means your tire is out of balance. They will fix it and for now, just try to stay under 40 to avoid uncomfort.
2006-09-06 05:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your mechanic check the brakes and the tires. The impact might have done some damage to those two things.
I have had expierence with a similar problem. :)
2006-09-06 05:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you bent tire rim or out of balance, as long as the tire and rim look OK, you should be fine until mechanic looks at it but limit your miles if possible
2006-09-06 05:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by bestwrencher 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your having problems steering the car or if the cars pulls to one side then you might have possibly bent some suspension parts , if it only shake then i would drive it and have it fix asap
2006-09-06 08:51:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its barely safe,,t probably has bent a rim on it,,or damaged a front end steering part,,if you have to drive it be very care full,,and go very fast with it,,good luck with it,,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-06 05:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋