My Steering Wheel shakes constantly since new rims installed

SonicStang · August 9th, 2007, 08:19 PM

I got 4 new 18inch saleen rims and balanced tires from americanmuscle.com and ever since i installed them, at certain speeds like 50 mph ... my steering wheel constantly shakes.

The shaking doesnt make in undrivable...but it is annoying

I don't know what the problem could be, anyone have an idea?

HMUSN · August 9th, 2007, 08:23 PM

you need an alignment

TurboLX · August 9th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

you need an alignment

+1 and maybe need some C/C's as well

crowbar73 · August 14th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Might also check for loose lug nuts. The place I go to says you should always re-torque them after about 50 miles. Just something simple you might check if you haven't already

TheUNZippee! · August 14th, 2007, 11:54 AM

You could also have a broken belt in the tire. Have the tires checked & balanced.

Did you hit a bad pothole or something that may have damaged something else under the car?

TurboLX · August 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM

could be bad bearings to

Onemanzu · August 14th, 2007, 04:31 PM

bad balance

HMUSN · August 14th, 2007, 04:33 PM

the tires are already balanced..

he needs an alignment

TheUNZippee! · August 14th, 2007, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

the tires are already balanced..

he needs an alignment

That doesn't necessarily mean it was done properly.

HMUSN · August 14th, 2007, 04:46 PM

thats true.

but I would be one to trust AM

TheUNZippee! · August 14th, 2007, 04:49 PM

I tend to agree with ya there. But, better safe than sorry. I've also seen brand new tires have broken belts. Good Year....ugh....

I keep leaning towards the belt/balance thing because he says it's only occurring at a certain speed. If it was something bent in the steering/suspension, chances are it would do it all the time and be more severe. Possible one could get a bad rim, even if it's brand new?

HMUSN · August 14th, 2007, 04:55 PM

it could be.. you never know.

but then again the only way to find out if you have a bent rim would be to get an alignment.

TheUNZippee! · August 14th, 2007, 04:58 PM

That is also true.

Wow, aren't we two fountains of vibration knowledge?

HMUSN · August 14th, 2007, 04:58 PM

haha

August 9th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#1
SonicStang Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington D.C. Area Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	My Steering Wheel shakes constantly since new rims installed I got 4 new 18inch saleen rims and balanced tires from americanmuscle.com and ever since i installed them, at certain speeds like 50 mph ... my steering wheel constantly shakes. The shaking doesnt make in undrivable...but it is annoying I don't know what the problem could be, anyone have an idea?

August 9th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	you need an alignment __________________

August 14th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#4
crowbar73 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Might also check for loose lug nuts. The place I go to says you should always re-torque them after about 50 miles. Just something simple you might check if you haven't already __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-10915/

August 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#6
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	could be bad bearings to __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

August 14th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	bad balance __________________ My Foz

August 14th, 2007, 04:33 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	the tires are already balanced.. he needs an alignment __________________

August 14th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	thats true. but I would be one to trust AM __________________

August 14th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	it could be.. you never know. but then again the only way to find out if you have a bent rim would be to get an alignment. __________________

August 14th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#14
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	haha __________________

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