Im experiencing my wheel shake when im driving my BMW, could this mean i need an alignment?

Answer 1

List of possibilities in order of commonality:

If the vibration is in your steering wheel, it's front end. If it's in your seat, it's back end.

1. Tire/wheel out of balance (Free-->$15/wheel)
2. Bent rim (Balance to find this + ~$100 to fix per rim)
3. Loose parts. (Check the strut hats, and hub to strut bolts.)
4. Tire deteriorating/wearing uneven (New tires?)
5. Tie-rod failing (depending on model ~$30each for E36)
6. Control arm and/or control arm bushing failing (Arm=$150+each, bushing = $50+pair)
7. Play in the steering rack.(varies on labor and parts.)

Alignment generally doesn't contribute to a vibration at normal speeds. Typically alignment has more of an effect on tire wear and high speed tracking, also cornering.

Answer 2

Sounds like an alignment problem my friend. Either this or you need new tyres. This is common is most older vehicles - Not just older BMW's

Answer 3

im assuming you mean that your STEERING wheel is shaking, and not your actual wheel on the road.

in that case you may need an alignment, a tire rotation, or new tires. or all three

Answer 4

what year ,model and mileage of vehicle ? If it is higher mileage any of the many rubber bushings could be worn out.
Or it could be an alignment or uneven tire wear or unbalanced tire .

Answer 5

I agree with Charles R, from my own experience.
Get your tires balanced. Even if it doesn't work, it's relatively cheaper than replacing a slew of other parts.

Answer 6

my dad had the same problem with his mercedes he took it to the garage like 10 times before it was fixed and a year later it started again and now were looking for buyer

Answer 7

Possibly, but more than likely your tires are out of balance or you have a tire going bad.

Answer 8

more likely a bubble is in one of your tires, take it in for a all wheel balance,

Answer 9

Or worn steering parts.