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Offline irish_ram

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Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« on: May 02, 2015, 08:43:29 am »
Hi All,

Wondered if anyone could help. I have noticed that when I am hitting 80mph or above I have some vibration on the steering wheels and in the car.

Not sure if his maybe something as simple as wheel trackng or something out. Anyone got any ideas?

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2015, 08:54:40 am »
Hey matey could be many things id start with the simplest. Wheel nuts check for tightness .Check you tyre pressures are all correct and even. Check for any damage to tyre or rim etc. Have you impacted a curb recently or removed your wheels. Look for uneven wear on your front tyres this could point to worn suspension components perished bushes etc. Check your brake discs for any damage warping etc. Then move onto alignment of the front wheels. If all is well this could point to issues with steering rack or components with steering column have a look at your fluid levels. Its likely to be something very simple Hope this helps.


« Last Edit: May 02, 2015, 08:58:38 am by Washout »

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2015, 11:08:53 am »
Hey matey could be many things id start with the simplest. Wheel nuts check for tightness .Check you tyre pressures are all correct and even. Check for any damage to tyre or rim etc. Have you impacted a curb recently or removed your wheels. Look for uneven wear on your front tyres this could point to worn suspension components perished bushes etc. Check your brake discs for any damage warping etc. Then move onto alignment of the front wheels. If all is well this could point to issues with steering rack or components with steering column have a look at your fluid levels. Its likely to be something very simple Hope this helps.

Cheers mate,

I have had no run ins with kerbs or any sort of impact on the car in last couple of weeks.

I did remove one back wheel last week but the vibration was there before and also checked all nuts and tightened if needed.

I did a scan on the car and nothing so I am hoping it is something simple but will check tha bove you suggested, Thanks

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2015, 07:26:55 pm »
To add matey wheel balance i.e weights and maybe wheel bearings although id expect a drone etc.  :happy2:

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2015, 11:30:56 pm »
I'm having the same issue, only came about after swapping fronts to rears, will retorque the wheel nuts and go from there
How hard can it be?

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2015, 12:57:09 am »
Sounds like a balancing  issue

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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2015, 06:31:31 am »
Sounds like a balancing  issue
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Re: Slight Vinration when hitting 80
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2015, 10:13:43 am »
Have you had the wheels checked for balance as Rich mentioned