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papi13 · 06-27-2007, 09:57 AM

When I drive between 60 and 68 mph my steering wheel shakes....does anyone know why???

vvtisupra · 06-27-2007, 09:59 AM

balance your tires.

Okinawandrifter87 · 06-27-2007, 12:15 PM

Or check steering rack or tie rods? Just a helpful suggestion..

sleepy_s13 · 06-27-2007, 12:23 PM

are your rear tires bald? that used to happen to me sometimes

pbcstylez · 06-27-2007, 12:45 PM

+2 for balancing your tires

Kaotik25 · 06-27-2007, 12:51 PM

balance your tires, get an alignment check. This will definitely stop the steering vibration at 55-70mph. I had the same problem.

tangch · 06-27-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotik25

balance your tires, get an alignment check. This will definitely stop the steering vibration at 55-70mph. I had the same problem.

+1 I had same problem too.

*swayray* · 06-27-2007, 06:10 PM

past 45 mph... both your wheels need to be balanced...

between 60-70mph... only one of your wheels need to be rebalanced...

check both wheels anyway... don't worry about balancing your rears....

papi13 · 06-28-2007, 05:43 PM

thanks everybody but one of my tires in the back is bigger than the others...all tires are 205/55 the other one is a 215/55 does that have to do anything with it too???

alexkosheck · 06-28-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by papi13

thanks everybody but one of my tires in the back is bigger than the others...all tires are 205/55 the other one is a 215/55 does that have to do anything with it too???

Dude...why did you do that?!
I'm curious.

papi13 · 06-29-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alexkosheck

Dude...why did you do that?!
I'm curious.

one of my tires blew out and i was broke so my friend gave me a brand new tire for free

axiomatik · 06-29-2007, 12:11 PM

no, that's not likely to cause your steering wheel to shake. first get your wheels balanced, then if the problem continues, get an alignment. But you should put that larger tire in the front, it's not a good idea to run different sized tires on your drive axle.

papi13 · 06-29-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by axiomatik

no, that's not likely to cause your steering wheel to shake. first get your wheels balanced, then if the problem continues, get an alignment. But you should put that larger tire in the front, it's not a good idea to run different sized tires on your drive axle.

well i had the bigger tire in the front but on every bump that i hit the tire tore my wiring harness up

axiomatik · 06-29-2007, 12:43 PM

then relocate your wiring harness

papi13 · 06-29-2007, 12:56 PM

thx everyone

SilEightyKid · 07-04-2007, 07:04 AM

I say check your engine mounts...

06-27-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
papi13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Whiteman AFB,MO Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Funny feeling when hitting 60mph When I drive between 60 and 68 mph my steering wheel shakes....does anyone know why???

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swayray Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: torrance Posts: 1,017 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: swayray Feedback Score: 23 reviews	past 45 mph... both your wheels need to be balanced... between 60-70mph... only one of your wheels need to be rebalanced... check both wheels anyway... don't worry about balancing your rears.... __________________ http://www.thenismoshop.com

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Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Or check steering rack or tie rods? Just a helpful suggestion..

06-27-2007, 12:51 PM	#6
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	balance your tires, get an alignment check. This will definitely stop the steering vibration at 55-70mph. I had the same problem.

06-28-2007, 05:43 PM	#9
papi13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Whiteman AFB,MO Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks everybody but one of my tires in the back is bigger than the others...all tires are 205/55 the other one is a 215/55 does that have to do anything with it too???

06-29-2007, 12:11 PM	#12
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no, that's not likely to cause your steering wheel to shake. first get your wheels balanced, then if the problem continues, get an alignment. But you should put that larger tire in the front, it's not a good idea to run different sized tires on your drive axle. __________________

06-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#14
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	then relocate your wiring harness __________________

06-29-2007, 12:56 PM	#15
papi13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Whiteman AFB,MO Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thx everyone

07-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#16
SilEightyKid Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 35 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say check your engine mounts...