What does it mean when the wheel of your car shakes?
shaking steering wheel
1. Tires out of Balance. This is the most obvious and the most common reason that you might experience a shaking steering wheel. If your tires are out of alignment or out of balance, they may send shakes through your vehicle and to the steering wheel.
Does your car shake when you need new tires?
Vehicles have so many spinning and moving parts that all kinds of things can cause vibrations. Those vibrations resonate through the car, causing it to shake. Fortunately, tires or wheels are the most likely cause of vibrations, and those are easily repaired or replaced by your repair shop.
Can bad tire cause car to shake?
The most common reason for a car to shake is related to tires. If the tires are out of balance then the steering wheel can shake. This shaking starts at around 50-55 miles per hour (mph). If your steering wheel shakes while you are braking then the problem could be caused by “out of round” brake rotors.
At what mileage should you get new tires?
As a general rule, the original tires on a new vehicle or quality replacement tires should last up to 50,000 miles.
Why does my steering wheel shake when I Turn on the car?
The most common cause of steering wheel vibration is due to tires and wheels that fall out of balance. Tire/wheel balance is the process of adding weight to the wheel after a new tire has been installed.
What to do if your car is shaking all the time?
Out-of-balance tires will usually shake within a specific speed range, most likely while cruising between 50 and 70 mph. Solution: Call your mechanic or visit the nearest tire shop and have the offending tire or tires rebalanced. This is quick and inexpensive, as long as there is no other tire damage.
Why does my car shake when I hit a curb?
If the tires are getting worn, it can cause bubbles and uneven surfaces on the tires, which will cause your car to vibrate. Another common issue is that you have been driving into a curb or something similar and damaged either the tire or the rim.
What causes a vibration when you put on new tires?
Immediately after the new tires go on, I notice a vibration from the steering wheel at highway speed, above 60 mph. I took the car back to the tire shop (an independent tire shop, not a chain) and asked them to rebalance the tires. They did, and I took the car home. Drive to work the next day, vibration is worse.