The steering wheel on my car has started to shake a little while I drive along at speed. The stays in a straight line but the wheel shakes gently is you hold it loose.
Any ideas why?
2007-02-10 03:30:35 · 27 answers · asked by andy_bermuda_2003 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
stop taking that whisky away, your poor car is not ready to go cold turkey yet
2007-02-10 03:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check the tyres for any damage. Make sure you don't have remoulds on the front tyres.
Check the tyre pressures to make sure they are identical on the front wheels.
If still shaking, go to local mechanic for alignment - they make sure that the front wheels are pointing in the right direction (toe-in or toe-out) and at the correct angle (camber) so that they always return to the straight after turning the wheel. They can also check if the track-rod ends are worn or if the CV boots are damaged and leaking.
You may need to have the front wheels balanced (small weights are added to make the wheel spin uniformly).
2007-02-10 20:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
out of balance or bent rim. If you live in a winter climate then it could be ice or snow built up on the inside of the wheel, or you tossed a weight off the wheel. If you have hit any big bumps or pot holes or curbs you could have bent the rim. But most likely get your wheels balanced, if you do live where there is snow take it to car wash and spray out the wheels good first
2007-02-10 03:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dina B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably a tire out of balance or a bent rim. A very severe shake could mean the lug nuts are loose and you are about to loose a tire, but this would be at all speeds. A tire shop should be able to tell you what the problem is.
2016-05-25 01:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check your tyres to make sure one isn't developing a bulge or other damage.
Next, check your tyre pressures.
Third, and most likely, the wheels need balancing. Tyre depot will do that for you.
If none of this solves it, get it looked at in case a joint/bearing is becoming loose.
2007-02-10 03:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely cause is tires being out of balance. A bent rim can also cause but this is rare unless you hit something with it. Hitting a deep pot hole or a curb can bend the rim and cause this, but most likely it's balance. Any good tire shop can balance the wheels and it isn't very expensive.
2007-02-10 03:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be any of a number of things in the steering, or tires out of balance. Since it could be something that could fail and cause an accident, I'd suggest you have it looked at soon.
2007-02-10 03:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wheels need balancing at least or you have bad wear on one of your tyres, are you the sort of driver who wheelspins or skids alot then you have a flat patch on one of you tyres that will cause the wobble too.
this most probably the balancing though take the car to tyre shop they will check fora couple of £
2007-02-10 12:47:46 · answer #8 · answered by TERRY READ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wheels maybe need balancing. Check your tyre pressure
2007-02-10 03:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say ur tracking is gone and needs re-alignment. Also if you have alloy wheels there could be a dent in the alloy or even a crack in it. also check the tire pressure, look all around the tire there could be a bulge in the tire.
Hope this helps and gets me my first best answer.
2007-02-10 03:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by Dom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think u need to check the alignment of the wheels..take into a garage, they'll sort it out..not very expensive..may just put a little extra weight on 1 of the wheels..:-)
2007-02-10 03:34:49 · answer #11 · answered by B B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋