Kandyman

I've had quivering in my steering wheel (around 70mph) for some time and I initially thought it was due to sidewall damage I had on one tire. The quivering however did not go away after replacing all 4 tires with Kuhmo's about 1 month ago. I have balanced the Kuhmo's twice (at the same shop) but the problem persists. Now I am unsure whether the problem is with the tires or some other suspension component. Any suggestions on how to proceed?

Thanks.

kilroy

Does this only happen at 70 Mph? Makes me wonder if you have a problem with a rim - although usually they know when they mount the tires.

MichaelBenz

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Rim problem most likely. Have seen same thing and it was always a rim problem or the tires were underinflated...but we will assume the tire shop air the tires right. They should have mentioned a rim they couldnt balance though? Weird.

DMZ

I had a similar problem around 75-80 MPH. Turned out to be a slightly bent rim. Take the car back to the place that balanced the tyiz and CAREFULLY WATCH each wheel spin for wobbling on the balancing machine.

If you do need a wheel, try http://fixrim.com, $135 for a remanufactured TL wheel with your trade in.

Kandyman

The quivering sometimes seems to start around 60mph and I have felt it up to 80mph (I typically don't drive faster than 80). It does not get worse with increasing speed.

I watched the shop do the balancing, and each time the machine seemed to balance the wheel OK. I wonder though if some balancing machines are more sensitive and accurate than others. If yes, how do I find a shop with one of those in the South Jersey area?

DMZ

I didn't mean to watch the digital readout to see if the machine can balance correctly by coming up with 0.00 after they've added weights. In my case, the balancing machine was able to balance the wheels anyway despite the rim being slightly bent.

I meant WATCH THE EDGE OF THE WHEEL ITSELF AS IT SPINS. That's where & how you'll be able to determine whether the rim is really bent.

Lore

Consider getting the tires balanced with a Hunter Roadforce machine. The machine should be able to tell you if you have a bent rim and will help the technician identify the high and low points on the tire.

arseny87

Its most likely balancing.....i put on new tires in a shop and they had an old balancing machine, so now i get the "quiver" or slight vibration, so im going to get it redone at a shop with a nice hunter machine ;]

Kandyman

Is there an easy way to find a shop with one of these machines, or do I have to just keep calling shops until I find one?

P.S. 20 degrees cooler this week (hence lower tire pressure) and the quivering is not as noticeable. Makes me believe it is a tire not a rim problem.

DMZ

http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/search/findgsp9700.cfm

invincible569

Transmission problem related? Check out this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143681

Kandyman

Problem fixed. Had it done at the dealership (closest place with a RoadForce machine). Did not even do a road force balance. Just a regular balance by a good tech. They said the previous place which did the balancing put weights only on the outside, when it was obvious that weights were required on the inside also.
My only gripe? $79.99 for balancing 4 wheels is nuts IMO.

sadly

my tires go out of balance within a day or two.... I have pzero tires... It has to be the stock rims.... Im always driving fast....