Car Starts Shaking?

Question

I have a 2000 Ford Focus (I know you're jealous) and it's in really good condition.

About a week ago I got a flat tire and took it in to be reparied. Ever since then my car starts shaking really hard when I accelerate past 60 MPH. It has never done that before....

I'm thinking that one of the balancing weights might have fallen off or they didn't put the tire back in the proper position.

What do you think? Thanks!

Answer 1

your right
but you need to bring it back to the place that worked on it and calmly explain whats going on, and ask them to fix what may have happened when their repairman fixed your tire.
also tell them that you believe that maybe when he was fixing your flat he either moved a weight or knocked on off the rim and you NEED this taken care of..if they give you to much trouble about you paying for it..( they should balance that tire for free) tell them you are going somewhere else to have the work done.. and you WILL NOT BE back for anything int he future, but you will tell all your family and friends..ans do just that......
do not continue to drive around like that, because after awhile you will start to mess up other parts of the front end..
good luck
be nice but firm with your request!

Answer 2

Probably.

When I start getting too many flats and too much shaking, might be time to replace the tires also. Take it back and have them balance it. Start planning to replace them. this way you have time to shop for a deal.

Answer 3

I do believe you are correct! Take it back and ask them to re-balance the tire and wheel assembly. Evidently they didn't mark the tire, to re-install it where it was before. I'm quite sure they
will do it free, or for a small sum! If it was my shop, i would, to "cement" customer relations!

Answer 4

You just answered your own question bang on!!! Take it back to the servicing tech. Either that or you NEED new tires. Any time you exhibit a vibration at around the speeds you describe, it's usually a tire problem.

Answer 5

Your answer is correct. Sometimes the weights are moved by the tire machine also.

A competent tire shop worker does not make these mistakes. It's bad for business.

Answer 6

verify the tyres for any injury. be certain you do not have remoulds on the front tyres. verify the tyre pressures to confirm they are comparable on the front wheels. If nevertheless shaking, pass to nearby mechanic for alignment - they confirm that the front wheels are pointing interior the excellent path (toe-in or toe-out) and on the excellent perspective (camber) so as that they continually return to the at once after turning the wheel. they might additionally verify if the track-rod ends are worn or if the CV boots are broken and leaking. you may ought to have the front wheels balanced (small weights are extra to make the wheel spin uniformly).

Answer 7

You are probably on the right track. Try getting that tire spun- balanced. Good luck!

Answer 8

i own a repair shop,and probably one of the wheel weight,s came off of it after they balanced it,id have it re-checked ,its probably nothing real serious to worry about,,wheel weights will come off a lot of times and they loose there balance,id just have it balanced and it should be fine,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 9

True, it sounds like one of your balance weights has come off when the tire was repaired, or.....the lug nuts were not retorqued properly. (If you have alloy wheels)
good luck

Answer 10

need alignment and balance for sure 35$-45$ cost or may be you damage the rim