what causes my steeing wheel to vibrate, when at low speeds?

Question

I have a 1996 honda del sol, and when I travel at low speeds 0-30 mph, i have feel a strong vibration in the steering wheel. Any ideas so i know where to take it for repair, dont want to speed an arm and a leg if its a simple repair.

Answer 1

Could be unbalanced tires or a worn suspension. Get a free estimate and think what to do after that.

Answer 2

Had same symptom in a VW Golf years ago. I had my own VW mechanic so it didn't cost me much to get repaired. After he checked it out (taking off the tires, getting under the car,etc.), turned out to the CV joints had worn out. If you have a front wheel drive car this could be the problem. They usually last about 40,000-60,000 miles. Have it checked out by a place that will give you a free estimate. The parts shouldn't be expensive really - it's the labor that takes awhile and may cost you depending on what needs to be replaced. Just don't let anyone change any parts until they know exactly what the problem is.

Answer 3

Go to a tire place and have your tires looked at. Do that before perhaps spending unnecessary $$$ on an alignment.

The last time I had problems with a vibrating steering wheel, I simply needed new tires. Two of my tires had warps in them.

If you discover that tires are the problem, if you can afford it, buy a new set of tires. Then, make absolutely certain that you have them rotated every 5,000 miles. They will last a helluva lot longer, and will help prevent warps.

Answer 4

If your tires are new, have the steering gear box checked, maybe it need some adjustments or needs additional or change gear oil. If there is side pulling like turning to the right or left when you hold off the the wheel, have wheel balance and alignment check

Answer 5

It's most likely a knob or blem in a tire. A simple change of tire should suffice. In addition, the alignment on your tires may be off, adding to the vibration you are feeling in your steering wheel. If that is the problem, then you have to go in to get it balanced, usually costing around $30-$40 dollars for all four wheels. No problem...^^

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Answer 6

-A bad alignment may pull your car in one direction, but will not cause a vibration.
-The vibration is caused by your tires. Having them re-balanced will mostly likely fix the problem.
-However a car that is completely out of alignment will cause your tires to wear unevenly... or even choppy wear. Unevenly worn or choppy tires WILL cause a vibration. If this is the case you will need new tires and an alignment.
-If you find your front tires to be considerably choppy that may be indicative of a suspension problem, IE ball joints, struts/shocks.
Good luck!

Answer 7

My vehicle does not? there are a number of stuff that would reason this a million) Your in too intense a kit... this additionally will injury your engine. 2) Your wheels choose balancing.... 3) Your idle putting is purely too low, get the vehicle tuned. 4) Your engine mountings are worn. 5) Engine is misfiring, get the vehicle tuned and serviced.

Answer 8

the first easy check would be wheel balancing. it's usually pretty cheap at any mechanic or tire place, $10-$20. you can even buy simple wheel balancers for cheap, although i don't know how easy they are to use. after that it might get more serious, it could be bearings or worst case, cv joints.

Answer 9

Wheel out of balance or bent
Warped brake rotor
Bad (separating) or worn tire
Could even just be mud on the inside of the rim

Answer 10

Check the treading on your tires.
Check the psi levels on the tires.
Have tires balanced and rotated.
Change your oil.
Check your alignment.

If all else fails, get a new car.