When I am going down the road,my steering wheel shimmies at low speeds until I step on the brake.Also when I step on the brake to make a turn,right and left,my steering wheel starts to shimmy.What could cause this?
2007-05-13 04:40:05 · 11 answers · asked by Michael P 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
more than likely you probably have a bent rim on it causing this to happen,you can take it to a tire shop,and they can check the rim and see if that's it ,but from the way you described the shimmy it sure sounds like that's whats wrong with it,but having it checked will help to find it,good luck with it,
2007-05-13 04:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This could be either your alignment or your tires. Are the treads on the tires worn? If so, then your tires are probably worn to the point of causing the steering wheel to shimmy. If the treads aren't worn, they might need to be rotated and balanced. Or it could simply be your alignment is off.
2007-05-13 04:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by yeeshkul 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had it happen when the tires were out of balance. I thought the mechanic was kidding but told him to balance the front tires anyway, it cleared up the shimmy. It was a company vehicle and the mechanic worked for the company.
2007-05-13 04:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by John P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be any of the following:
-Bent rim
-Unbalanced tires
-Bad tires
Have it checked out.
Also, as for the shimmying when you step on the brake, the most common thing is a warped rotor. You can have this checked, and if this is the problem, have it lathed smooth.
2007-05-13 04:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Brett S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bad ball joints or bad tie rod ends...could be tire or rim but it stops when u hit brakes so i think its suspension
2007-05-13 04:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
idler arm or pitment arm. take it to a alignment shop tell them u would like to have your front end aliened,don't tell them any thing, win they go to Aline it . if something need to be replaced, they should tell you first.
2007-05-13 04:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be a bad wheel bearing
2007-05-13 04:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
CHECK TIRES,WHEELS,LUG NUTS FOR LOOSENESS,OR WHEEL BEARING.HOLD TOP OF TIRE AND PUSH BACK AND FORTH . LISTEN FOR POPPING SOUND.
2007-05-13 05:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say a bent rim, or a buldge in your front tire from hitting a pot hole or curb.
2007-05-13 04:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
usually its the ball joint causing this problem , it may need replaced
2007-05-13 04:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋