2007-02-02 23:35:03 · 15 answers · asked by browncat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get your tires checked and maybe you need a front end alignment. My van does the same thing is will be going in the shop in about 2 weeks.
2007-02-02 23:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by Wealth of useless information 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 22:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it shakes at a specific speed, the balance is the issue.This can be caused by a number of things:
If it started suddenly, you probably lost a wheel weight.
If it started after an impact (hit a curb or pothole) you might have bent a rim.
If it started gradually, you might have a tire issue; perhaps a tire separating or wearing unevenly.
Time for detective work::
Any clean/shiny stripe about an inch long on outer edge or rim? Lost a weight
Any dimple in outer or inner lip of rim where it meets the tire?
Bent rim.
Drive the car VERY slowly, have someone walk next to you and watch the edge of the rim.
Any bulges or bubbles in the side of tire?
Any bulges or splits in the tread?
Again, drive SLOWLY and have someone look at the whole tire as it rolls.
If so, tire issues. Go to the tire store and have them checked for defects
Are the outer or inner treads portions worn unevenly?
Alignment problems, contributing to uneven tire wear and eventual out-of-balance, not as common and usually noticeable at any speed.
It'll take a little detective work, but you can figure it out.
Good luck!
2007-02-03 00:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by ducss750 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a few reasons-
The simplest reason could be that you lost a wheel weight and one of your tires is out of balance. What tells me this is that you didn't mention that you noticed the shake until you hit 55mph.
Another reason could be a little more complex. Perhaps your front end is out of alignment, or you have worn upper or lower ball joints.
I'd venture to guess that you tossed a wheel weight somewhere, and that's a simple fix. Go to the tire shop and have them re-balance your tires. Cheap and easy. If that does not resolve the problem, go to Plan B., mentioned above.
Good luck!
2007-02-02 23:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by C J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, so many ridiculous answers.
Vibrations at highway speeds are ALWAYS caused by tire balance issues. Tires are balanced when installed new but as they wear the balance changes. Therefore you should have the tires re-balanced every 12-15k to maintain good wear and ride characteristics. I guarantee this will solve you problem and it shouldn't cost more than $25-30.
BTW - I work in the tire industry, I kow of which I speak
2007-02-03 00:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is eather the balance of ur tires, your brake rotors are warped, the truck is out of alinement, there is a few thing that can cause the shakes u need to get it checked out take it to a car shop one that dose alinements brake work and tires many places and take care of it just look for a tire shop or allinement shop they can tell u what it is after a inspection
2007-02-02 23:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in 4wd? Check the easiest things first, wheel balace. While you are getting them balanced have everything in the suspension looked at. Worn ball joints can cost you your life.
2007-02-02 23:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check tires and tire pressure and you need a 4 wheel balance and the problem is gone so first have the rubber inspected by tire professional..
2007-02-02 23:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by jel n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the tire balance,perhaps you need high speed wheel alignment .
2007-02-03 00:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by RJ2K1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have unbalanced tires, go back where you got them and have them checked. Also check to see if all of the lug nuts are tight
2007-02-02 23:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋