Lately when I start out driving, I notice a shaking or vibration from my car that is very noticeable, especially to passengers with a little more auto knowledge than me. Once I get going up to speed it seems to go away. Is this a tire problem where maybe a simple rotation could be the solution? I drive an '01 Grand Prix.
2007-02-19 15:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by G-Lanz 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes I do live in Minnesota, for those who wondered.
2007-02-19 16:29:28 · update #1
Something else I've seen cause this problem in cold weather is water inside the tire. Water gets in there either from condensation, or from an air hose that had water in it (from condensation in the air compressor).
What will happen is the water freezes at the bottom, and then causes an imbalance in the tires when first starting out. After a few miles, it will melt and the vibration goes away. Stop long enough, and the water freezes again starting things all over again.
Even though it's cold outside, the tires will get warm enough from friction to melt the ice while driving.
2007-02-19 16:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing where in the world you live, I would guess that your tires are freezing flat at the bottom. This would be especially noticable if they are sort of low on air pressure to start with. After driving a ways they warm up and the flat spot goes away. Make sure you have the recommended tire pressure and try parking in some warm garage or wait for spring.
2007-02-19 16:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and it sounds like a tire problem with it ,some tires when there cold will ride a little lumpy,and that sounds like what yours is doing,i have a set that does this in cold weather and after they warm up they do fine,you can try having them rotated ,sometimes this will make the thump go somewhere else where it isn't noticed as bad,and they may be a little out of balance also,id have them checked ,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-02-19 16:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could possibley have a unbalanced tire, or a tire with a broken belt. I would also look at the possbleity that you have a CV joint going. To check that you need to grab the part going to the wheel underneath the front of the car and see if you can shake it. If it shakes there is your problem, if it doesn't i would have the tires looked at.
2007-02-19 16:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rod R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not say if your car is front or rear drive, standard or automatic. Easy fix would suggest the drive line be checked. Surely keep the tires rotated as per your manual. If your car is front wheel drive, check your CVs. Rear wheel drive check the u-joints. Not knowing how hard you drive or the conditions that you drive under. it is all a guess
2007-02-19 16:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not say the severity of the blow out, so run down the examine record. most inexpensive fix first. Have tires rebalanced. An out-of-round or keeping apart tire ought to grow to be glaring at the same time as it is done. Do all of them, would not harm them and issue will be between the others besides. no longer alignment, yet that will enhance existence of tires Have tie rod end and different suspension elements checked.
2016-12-04 09:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a CV joint especially since the vibes stop at higher speeds,does it pull to one side? anyway it's an easy fix ! hour to an hour and a half w/ the right stuff!
2007-02-19 16:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by _ESP_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me a tire is unbalanced. Could be a bad tire.
2007-02-19 16:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by Jeep Freak 81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your check engine light on? Sounds like it may be time for a tune-up (Spark plugs & wires).
2007-02-19 16:05:38 · answer #9 · answered by daango26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋