wheel shake

ddashtrois · July 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

ok so i dropped my car off at the garage to get the oil changed and tires rotated. now when i reach about 65 i get a little wobble at the steering wheel. im obviously unbalanced or out of alignment right?

i was doing 110 last night smooth as butter so it had to be something they did today.

also i should note that it was a coupon i used for an oil change and rotation for $18.99 at monro. is there something that's lacking in that service that would definitely make me have to get another alignment or whatever. do tires need to be rebalanced when they are rotated? i didn't think they did but ya.

also, i dont wanna hear the whole "you should just change your oil yourself line" lol i know i should but its so much easier for me to simply drop it somewhere

thanks everyone

mustangrebuilder · July 3rd, 2008, 06:33 PM

it could be the balance of the tires, does it do away after you go over 65??

ddashtrois · July 3rd, 2008, 06:37 PM

havent tried that yet, or rather, havent had the appropriate road to do it on yet. only on the ride home while hitting a small straightaway did i notice it.

does rotating the tires mess with how they were balanced initially?

mustangrebuilder · July 3rd, 2008, 06:37 PM

no they dont have to be rebalanced but if some of the weight fell off one of the rear tires that is most likely way, you wouldnt feel it when it was in the back but know that it is in the front you do.

mustangrebuilder · July 3rd, 2008, 06:39 PM

cause i know at like 70 in my car i get alittle wobble in the wheel but after that it goes away.

its just cause of the higher speeds there is nothing you can really dont about it unless you have then re balanced and see if it fixes it but maynot fix it

ddashtrois · July 3rd, 2008, 06:44 PM

im one of those OCD people where even if its not a problem in general, its a problem for me. shaking totally freaks me out, lol. i guess what im really asking is should i call and say something to the garage that did the work or just take it as it is and get them rebalanced?

i wanna make sure i let them know they did something wrong and have it fixxed ASAP if thats the case. btw my tires are brand new as of like a few months ago and i NEVER burn out or anything, so they're in nice condition if that has anything to do with any of this lol (prolly doesnt)

BLK2KGT · July 3rd, 2008, 07:14 PM

Call the place that did the oil change and tell them whats goin on and that the tires might need rebalancing and see if they'll do it for free.

adrenaline=lifeline · July 3rd, 2008, 07:20 PM

mine does the same thing but only at low speeds, if i hit it and accelerate then theres no problems but it is annoying

July 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM	#1
ddashtrois Regular 2001 Mustang GT 14.51 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dalton, MA Posts: 168	wheel shake ok so i dropped my car off at the garage to get the oil changed and tires rotated. now when i reach about 65 i get a little wobble at the steering wheel. im obviously unbalanced or out of alignment right? i was doing 110 last night smooth as butter so it had to be something they did today. also i should note that it was a coupon i used for an oil change and rotation for $18.99 at monro. is there something that's lacking in that service that would definitely make me have to get another alignment or whatever. do tires need to be rebalanced when they are rotated? i didn't think they did but ya. also, i dont wanna hear the whole "you should just change your oil yourself line" lol i know i should but its so much easier for me to simply drop it somewhere thanks everyone

July 3rd, 2008, 07:14 PM	#7
BLK2KGT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 1/8 7.95@82.43 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 654	Call the place that did the oil change and tell them whats goin on and that the tires might need rebalancing and see if they'll do it for free. __________________ If you're not 1st you're last -Ricky Bobby Topless Mustang Club Founder

July 3rd, 2008, 07:20 PM	#8
adrenaline=lifeline Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.86@100.3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 723	mine does the same thing but only at low speeds, if i hit it and accelerate then theres no problems but it is annoying __________________ 13.96 at 97.49 STOCK AUTO 13.84 at 100.3 (spinning) W/3.73s Next Mod: Motor/Tranny swap

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July 3rd, 2008, 06:33 PM	#2
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 957	it could be the balance of the tires, does it do away after you go over 65??

July 3rd, 2008, 06:37 PM	#3
ddashtrois Regular 2001 Mustang GT 14.51 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dalton, MA Posts: 168	havent tried that yet, or rather, havent had the appropriate road to do it on yet. only on the ride home while hitting a small straightaway did i notice it. does rotating the tires mess with how they were balanced initially?

July 3rd, 2008, 06:39 PM	#5
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 957	cause i know at like 70 in my car i get alittle wobble in the wheel but after that it goes away. its just cause of the higher speeds there is nothing you can really dont about it unless you have then re balanced and see if it fixes it but maynot fix it

July 3rd, 2008, 06:44 PM	#6
ddashtrois Regular 2001 Mustang GT 14.51 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dalton, MA Posts: 168	im one of those OCD people where even if its not a problem in general, its a problem for me. shaking totally freaks me out, lol. i guess what im really asking is should i call and say something to the garage that did the work or just take it as it is and get them rebalanced? i wanna make sure i let them know they did something wrong and have it fixxed ASAP if thats the case. btw my tires are brand new as of like a few months ago and i NEVER burn out or anything, so they're in nice condition if that has anything to do with any of this lol (prolly doesnt)

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