My tires are very expensive and other than the uneven wear are in good shape. What damage am I doing to my truck by driving it with that terrible vibration on the highway?
2006-10-15 10:05:43 · 10 answers · asked by Agent99 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I just had my tires rotated and balanced and the auto place where I took them said my tires were wearing unevenly and to expect the vibration
2006-10-15 10:24:08 · update #1
get a wheel alignment after you get new tires, also get tires balanced
2006-10-15 10:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Former F1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can't afford new tires then try taking them to a service station, tell them what you just typed and see if they will do a tire rotation and balancing. - it might cut down on some of the vibration. sometimes it is not the tires that cause this though, sometimes it is just the way the vehichle is made. I had a 1973 buick that did the shimmy shake until it got up to 70 mph then it was smooth as silk I have also had a 1989 chevy corsica that shook between 45 and 55 mph. good luck to you - oh and those other people gave some good advice too - a front end alignment would be a good idea if you can afford it
2006-10-15 10:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF they aren't Balanced Correctly then U are leaving very small amount of rubber on the road behind U . IF they were high speed balanced correctly & the Front end was Aligned & ALL your shocks were good & the steering & suspension parts were good then U wouldn't b having this Problem is has SUCH Expensive tires on it.IF Tire pressure is UP 2 Specs then U are just supporting the Rubber Industry that supply material to the tire manufactures. !!!
2006-10-15 10:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either need a tire allignment or a tire balance.
Do the allignment test. Drive down a straight road, take your hands off the wheel for a few seconds and see if the car eventually drifts off to either side. If it drifts to either side you probably need an allignment. If the allignment is fine, you may need the tire balancing.
2006-10-15 10:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steering and suspension. ball joints? Wheel alignment? Gear box? Control arms?
2006-10-15 11:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by dodgevan89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the tires, have the new ones properly balanced.. have the front end checked for alignment......
and rotate your tires every year
2006-10-15 12:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by artistformerlyknownasloader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably need new tires ,they could try to balance them but if they are out of round from wear it might be next to impossible.I have been in the tire buisness over 16 years.
2006-10-15 10:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by moe h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your SUV is out of alignment. Take and have the front end checked.
2006-10-15 10:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by mik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy replace the tires and have the front end aliened
2006-10-15 10:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tires are out of balance.
Get to the tire store tomorrow.
2006-10-15 10:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋