Why Causes The Vibration Of A Steering Wheel At High Speed?

31 Responses to “Why Causes The Vibration Of A Steering Wheel At High Speed?”

1. Heathen says:

   October 22, 2009 at 6:43 pm

   A subtle wheel imbalance that causes the wheel to rotate slightly off-centre.
2. Pete says:

   October 22, 2009 at 6:55 pm

   its an old car right?? if so there not made to go that speed if the steeringwheel are shaking!! or it could be the wheels get them checked out at you garge!!
3. Anonymous says:

   October 22, 2009 at 9:46 pm

   you need yor wheels tracked and balanced feller.
4. pigwilli says:

   October 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm

   Tyres need balancing or worn parts.
5. SEAN S says:

   October 22, 2009 at 10:59 pm

   You need a Front End are alignement by the sounds of it or the air pressure in your tires could be one of them is off balance.Good Luck
6. sugarbdp says:

   October 23, 2009 at 4:45 am

   Your front wheels need balancing. If you just leave it could wear out your drive shafts and suspension.
7. RRM says:

   October 23, 2009 at 4:58 am

   its because the wheels are vibrating and your steering columb is connected to them
   but it doesnt alwyas mean a misallignment some cars just cant handle going over 80
8. whore of the old testiment says:

   October 23, 2009 at 9:56 am

   Your wheels may be “out of round.” Your vehicle can be aligned but it would still shudder because one or more wheels is slightly oblong instead of round.
9. northern says:

   October 23, 2009 at 2:09 pm

   Get down to KWIK FIT and get your tyres and bushes looked at… if its an older car you have say – 7 years + – its just knackered ! time for a new car.
10. Mrs G says:

    October 23, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    A bad wheel alignment won’t cause a vibration. Forget that. More than likely your tires need balanced. Out of balance tires or out of round tires, or separated belts on a tire will cause a vibration. First run your hand around the tires and feel for a separated belt on the tire. If none are there, balance the tires.
    Master tech 40 yrs.
11. Cal says:

    October 23, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    If you reach a certain speed and your steering wheel vibrates at that speed but stops vibrating at say…5 mph higher then it is your tire balancing (it’s incorrect). You need to have the tires rebalanced.
12. woodluvt says:

    October 24, 2009 at 1:28 am

    go to quick fit and ask them to balance your front wheels, It will cost around £20.00..
13. jodiwod says:

    October 24, 2009 at 3:35 am

    bad wheel alignment,
    uneven tyre wear – caused by bad wheel alignment
    not enough coffee
    crap aerodynamics – hence not enough down force at the front of the car – what do you drive?
14. give up art says:

    October 24, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Most likely an unbalanced front wheel.
    Get your local tyre shop to re-balance them for you.
15. Neil says:

    October 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    wheels out of ballance. (front)
16. hip hop says:

    October 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    check the wheel balencing
    then the alignment
    if problem still there then suspention is at fault
17. witherin says:

    October 24, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    This could be caused by many factors including:
    Misaligned front end
    loose tires
    Loose bolts somewhere
    uneven air pressure in tires
    uneven tread on all tires
    Road conditions
    and much more. I would recommend you have your automobile inspected by a certified mechanic before you drive it more.
18. Anonymous says:

    October 24, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Alignment does not cause vibration. Common causes are wheel balance, or that a tyre is beginning to delaminate. Also can be slightly buckled wheet, clobbered any gutters recently?
19. teef_au says:

    October 25, 2009 at 5:01 am

    this normally down an unbalanced wheel, but could also be a worn steering rack but try getting ur wheels balanced first
20. tor says:

    October 25, 2009 at 8:44 am

    i get this and its not wheel alignment as i got mine done its worse?
21. one who has no name says:

    October 25, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    A wheel that is improperly balanced or has lost its balancing weights is most likely the cause.
22. Michael says:

    October 25, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    It’s either warped rotors or unbalanced wheels. Let a mechanic sort it out.
23. Robert E. Lee says:

    October 25, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Tire balance is usually the problem, or worn suspension parts.
24. Toma says:

    October 26, 2009 at 2:42 am

    try getting your front wheels balanced don’t cost much if that does not work best to get it looked at by a mechanic cheers
25. simon e says:

    October 26, 2009 at 7:04 am

    Maybe your wheels are not balanced correctly. Road head the leading cause of steering wheel vibration.
26. John R says:

    October 26, 2009 at 10:19 am

    wheels out of balance / bad u joint/ bad tierod end /bad ball joint /and other things
27. drvshaft says:

    October 26, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    you need a wheel alignment quick
28. arizonap says:

    October 26, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Either uneven tyre pressure or it could be your ball joints.
29. Nettie's British Blue says:

    October 26, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    I’d opt for getting your wheels balanced. That’s a common cause of the vibrating you’re describing — especially if the tyres have taken a few knocks from the curb etc. Have them balanced (and tyres replaced if required) but if the vibes continue, get it checked out at your garage.
30. nickthes says:

    October 27, 2009 at 6:01 am

    its your tracking(wheel alignment)
31. paranoid says:

    October 27, 2009 at 8:33 am

    Getting gasoline at Starbucks.