I have been getting shaking in my steering wheel at low speeds, especially when stopping and starting. It will shake back and forth. If I stop at a light, when Im accerlerating it will do it until I get up to speed. Once im up to speed it goes away. Also, I think that I may need to have my tires rotated and balanced. How much does this usually cost and could that possibly take care of the problem?
2006-12-26 09:03:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like you have a bigger problem than a balance/rotation will cure. Either the tread on your tires has started to bubble, or worn shocks have caused the tread to wear unevenly. Either way, a complete front end inspection is the only way to know for sure. Now you didn't say the vibration occurs under braking at speed, so I will assume your brakes are fine. Plus, it's rare that a braking is severe enough to shake the steering wheel at low speed and not be noticed when using the brake any other time.
2006-12-26 10:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Hambone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not out of balance tires at those low speeds. You need to fork over the cash for a steering/suspension inspection. Something sounds loose. Enough speed just puts sufficient force on the loose part to take up the slack, so it stops shaking.
2006-12-26 10:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋