my tires were shaking everytime i drove on the highway over 60mph. and everytime i made long turns left or right. like when i'm entering or exiting the highway. My right front tire got a flat but the mechanic said he is not putting that tire back on my car so i bought a new one and i notice that it did not shake anymore on the right side. So i'm thinking i should change all the tires. but now the left side is shaking period not matter if i turn or not and if i go faster than 50 mph. the whole car is shaking and its sounds and rides like the tire is flat. But i checked all the tires and put air in it. and it is still shaking. i know for sure i need new tires because I can barely stop without sliding but what is the shaking, do i need the tires rotated or something?
2007-12-19 05:19:02 · 7 answers · asked by 15 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if your tires are that bad it could be an internal belt in the tire has let loose. try swapping tires with the 1 new one and see if the problem moves to where you put the old one
2007-12-19 05:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Robert P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say without seeing them, but I would have to guess the tread block of the tires is cupping, wearing into high and low spots on consecutive tread block sections. This is caused by lack of rotations, improper balance, air pressure not being checked monthly, bad alignment, weak suspension (struts) or steering (tie rods) parts or possible a defect within the tire. Another possibility is a bent rim which will give you significant vibration similar to a bad tire. Hard braking can also put flat spots into tires that will cause a noticable vibration.
I would take the car to a local tire shop, they should be able to offer you a free evaluation of the tires and make a recommendation to correct the problem. Also ask for the front end to be checked to make sure there isn't a mechanical problem that can effect both the new tires and your safety driving.
Good luck!
2007-12-19 13:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by TL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT U HAVE A BROKEN BELT (VERY DANGEROUS) LOOK AT THE TIRE THAT IS SHAKING, CHECK IT VERY THOROUGH. IF U HAVE TO, HAVE SOMEBODY GET N THE VEHICLE AND PULL IT FORWARD WHILE U WATCH THAT TIRE TO SEE IF IT IS OUT OF ROUND. IT WILL LOOK LIKE THE TREAD HAS SHIFTED TO THE SIDE AT ONE POINT. IF U SEE THIS REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY DO NOT PASS GO DO NOT COLLECT 200 DOLLARS GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR TIRE DEALER. IF THAT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM W/ THE OTHER TIRE THEN I WOULDN'T BUY ANYMORE OF THEM. ALSO ON THE SIDEWALL IT WILL HAVE A BIG SUNK IN PLACE WHERE THAT BELT MAY BE BROKEN. IY HAS HAPPENED TO ME. YOUR TIRES R VERY IMPORTANT
2007-12-19 13:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by RATZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably need to replace the rest of the tires, and not only get them balanced, but check the belts, too, just in case!
Depending on where you go, it shouldn't cost too much money, but would definitely be worth it in the long run.
2007-12-20 14:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by David H. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question. You need new tires. The vibration and shimmy is most likely the result of a belt-separation in one or more of the tires which is extremely dangerous.
2007-12-19 17:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tires are becoming out of round. Could be a suspension problem that is causing this. Get a realignment and possibly new shocks.
2007-12-19 13:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Properly inflate your tires then go have them balanced. That should fix the problem.
2007-12-19 13:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋