After hitting the kerb i drove from Cardiff to Stafford and back on average 80 mph it wasn't till i got back to Cardiff and was stuck in traffic that i noticed the car rockinf side to side.
2006-09-14 14:02:20 · 8 answers · asked by jamiepurse 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have a busted tie rod or a bent wheel. You will need an alignment for sure.
2006-09-14 14:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
smooths out over 30 dont it, but could be a bulge on the tyre, that could be seriously bad news so check before you drive , jack it up, spin the wheel you will see if it is bent, check the inside of the rim as well as the outside, and stick the spare on and see if the problem goes away. It may start pulling one way because the spare is flat or is not the same rolling radius as the other front, but that is not alignment.
I once drove a Subaru with a failed tyre that wobbled horribly at 20 to 30 but smoothed out at 50, the owner would not drive it any further too scared so he called me out at midnight, that was a carcase failure with no obvious cause.
regards David
2006-09-14 21:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a tie rod to me and why the hell would you be driving at 80 or 90 miles an hour just after this happened? Seems to me like you were taking unnecessary chances.
A bent tie rod isn't usually that noticeable when you're keeping a constant speed and driving in a straight line. But hit a bump in the road, a pot hole or drive down a rough, uneven road and you'll know right away. A badly bent rim you'll notice at any speed and right away.
2006-09-14 21:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely bent rim. After that rim and the tyre is replaced a four wheel alignment needs to be done. A little more car control? How about High performance driving school at your local race track. Really fun to learn to keep your car off the Kerb, or Curb we call it in the USA.
2006-09-14 21:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi.
Had that myself driving from the Gower Peninsular back to London. Went all a bit wobbly with vibrations after nudging a kerb-stone.
All was well, and it proved to be a bent trackrod-arm.
Duly removed, heated up, and straightened out in a vice.
Cheap & cheerful result.
Hope your prob is similar & as easily fixed.
Bob
2006-09-14 23:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the curb did the damage i see it a lot i am in utah we get snow and people hit curbs all the time besides the bent wheel you most likled bent your lower controle arm pick up a used wheel from a wrecking yard bring it to the tire shop have them swap your tire over and do an alingment dont be suprised when they bring up the controle arm being bent you probally didnt hurt anything else
2006-09-14 21:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at this point it could be either one,,a bent wheel will make it rock from side to side,,and front end damage will make it drive hard,,and pull to one side really bad,,you could have one ,,or both wrong with it,,id have it checked to be sure,,if i were there i could tel you,,good luck,,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-14 21:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to let your mate and girlfrend out of your trunk. lol! Sorry could not resist. lol
2006-09-14 22:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by carlostryany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋