hello i have a 2007 toyota matrix with 40k miles.new tires...front and back..the steering while vibrates when i go past 50mph hours..why? when i slow down the vibration goes away.
2007-12-14 04:01:02 · 13 answers · asked by davedave 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
its most likely that the people that put your tires on didn't balance the wheels. you should take it back where you got the tires put on and make them fix it.
2007-12-15 03:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by fibba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are getting a harmonic vibration. Sometimes when it vibrates badly at 50 it will smooth out at 65 or some higher speed and it goes away completely at slower speeds. It just means that your tires are rotating in a way that causes the vibration.
You indicate you have new tires, thus the most likely causes are your wheels are out of balance. Maybe a weight fell off after you got them (normally they are balanced when you first get tires) or your steering is out of alignment and the tires are wearing unevenly.
Go back to where you got your tires and have them look at it. It's not a big problem and a re-balance may be free. At most you may need to pay about $70 for a front end alignment.
Good luck.
2007-12-14 04:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Strange as it may sound, if you live in a snowy climate, this may be the problem. I went through the same thing myself after a snowstorm two weeks ago. If it has recently snowed, and you were driving in it, all the snow splashes up into your wheelwells and turns to ice. This can cause the vibrations you are feeling. Try kicking out the snow around your tires and take your car on the road and see if the vibration is gone. Worked for me. If this isn't the problem, take it back to the shop where you got your tires put on and have them check the air pressure, balance, etc. Hope this helps!
2007-12-15 10:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by cichlidgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very seldom, but it does happen- the tires may not be round.
At 40K miles, I wonder if it is just in need of a tune up. I know it sounds silly but it may be an engine miss and not the tires.
2007-12-14 04:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most likely causes are:
Improper balancing of tires
Cheap tires that wear unevenly and require frequent balancing
Warped rims that are out of round
Poor alignment
2007-12-14 04:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by anonymourati 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Question: do you feel that you have the knowledge to do the job safely? Are you going miss something, which may result in total brake failure - likely killing someone -> manslaughter and jail time. Brake are the one area which paying a professional is a very small price compared with the risks involved.
2016-05-23 22:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back where you bought the tires and say: "I'm sorry, I was wrong, I would like to purchase the tire balancing after all."
2007-12-14 04:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by BFH 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
uneven air pressure, tires not balanced, and loose lug nuts can cause vibration. also check front wheels alignment.
2007-12-17 11:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by harry-balsacs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel belts start to shift as soon as you start drivimg on them . They may have to be rebalanced 2 or 3 times until they set.
2007-12-14 10:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MOST OF THE TIME IF A VIBRATION IS AT CERTAIN SPEEDS ITS A BALANCE PROBLEM
2007-12-14 04:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by wtrfowlslayer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋