The wiggle can be felt at low speeds, about 40 to 50 kph. The car's a Honda Ascot 1989 model, and it drives perfectly straight ( which as I understand it means there's no alignment problem). Could the wiggle be eliminated by having the 2 rear tires balanced as well? Or would it mean a bigger problem in the suspension or steering system?
2007-09-12 23:48:47 · 9 answers · asked by Edray 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be a sign that your tires are bad... it could mean your rotors are warped or possibly a bent rim. Could be in the suspension, but would doubt that. Most likely it is not a serious problem and can be easily repaired when you find it.
2007-09-13 00:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by Really ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be several things... Tire out of round or with a belt separation - ask the shop if they can do a "Road Force" balance A bent wheel or one that is otherwise not round. A tire that is was not seated properly on the bead and moved after it was installed. A tire that has thrown a wheel weight after installation. A tire that was not mounted at the optimal location on the rim. A moron did the installation. Bad ball joints or tie rod ends, but if you didn't have the issue prior, unlikely. Same for warped brake rotors. Start by telling them the front is shaking with the new tires and did not prior. Ask for a road force balance, which is designed to match the wheel and tire and will spot imperfections in either. If they are new tires, tell them you want replacements if they cannot be balanced. Good luck.
2016-05-18 04:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vibration in the seat of your pants means the rear tires are out of balance. A 'wiggle' in the steering wheel is front end problems..
If the wiggle is there without the brake pressed it isn't the brake roters/drums.
Your inner/outer tierods and/or control arm are suspect. There should not be any rotation or movement of the rod.
2007-09-13 01:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by flea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the answer above, a bad out of round tire can still be spin balanced. The technician can't see the "bobbing" up and down the tire exhibits on the balance machine because of the safety shroud that lowers over the tire when it spins the tire. Replace the two worst tires with two new tires and put them on the front of the car.
2007-09-13 00:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normaly its the front wheels that cause the wobble but i have known the rear wheels to cause vibration It is possible that there is wear in the steering rack and pinion or front suspension-----with wheel balancing problems it is worse at a certain speed between 50---70 mph
2007-09-13 00:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dos the wiggle come from the steering wheel or the seat? If it comes from the steering wheel, it's the front, if it comes from.(what feels like the seat) from the seat, it's in the rear. Hope it's a start.
2007-09-13 00:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by carl l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just spin ballance might not find a tire problem like flat spotting or internal cord seperation. 1989 is 19 years old so other suspension items need to be checked. Anything recently changed axle shafts brake rotors?
2007-09-13 00:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wiggle could be your ball joints, jack your car up and try to wiggle your tires up and down in and out
2007-09-12 23:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by bulletbob36 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely either a bad tire or worn suspension parts. tie rod ends, ball joints.
2007-09-13 00:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋