Why has my steering started to shake?

Nigel · 09-08-2007, 11:29 AM

I've noticed that when I get above 40 the steering wheel starts to shake in my hand.

Slow speeds it doesn't happen, or not enough to notice. Could it be the tire balance?

DaBomb · 09-09-2007, 11:08 AM

I'd guess wheel balance. Sometimes the weights can fall off and you don't notice till you get moving. Doesn't take much to get it checked out, and cheap to so I would start there. At the same time they'll look at the tires, sometimes a belt can shift that throws the balance off, then you'd have to replace the tire though.

That should cover it though.

Blake · 09-11-2007, 11:20 AM

I would say the same thing, unblanaced or you have a bum tire. Take a close look at the tire to be sure there are no bulges in it.

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Nigel Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 34	Why has my steering started to shake? I've noticed that when I get above 40 the steering wheel starts to shake in my hand. Slow speeds it doesn't happen, or not enough to notice. Could it be the tire balance?

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Blake Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	I would say the same thing, unblanaced or you have a bum tire. Take a close look at the tire to be sure there are no bulges in it. __________________ Mazda3 GT White with black tint

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09-09-2007, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaBomb Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	I'd guess wheel balance. Sometimes the weights can fall off and you don't notice till you get moving. Doesn't take much to get it checked out, and cheap to so I would start there. At the same time they'll look at the tires, sometimes a belt can shift that throws the balance off, then you'd have to replace the tire though. That should cover it though.