Sterring column shakes!!!

SMSONE · 10-07-2010, 03:35 PM

My G500's sterring column shakes violently when I accelerate above 60mph. Is this due to allignment, tires or something else?
Please advise.

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PCH · 10-08-2010, 10:51 PM

It could be several things but I would start with the least expensive and easiest fix. Balance your tires. I would also ask the tech to check the condition of each rim especially the fronts for a possible bent rim.

Chris420 · 10-10-2010, 08:01 PM

i am having the same problem in my g55

SMSONE · 10-12-2010, 10:48 AM

Thx AGR. Will keep you posted.

MacFan · 10-13-2010, 12:03 AM

My experience is that it has to do with the actual tires. I'm on my third G-Wagen (one G-500, two G-55), they all did it. All had Yokohama tires. As it gets colder, they develop a sort of flat spot while standing. The vibration/shaking went away after a couple of miles. Last month I replaced the Yokohamas with the Pirelli Scorpions. Same shaking, still going away after a few minutes. The installer checked, rotated, checked the rims. Everything is perfect. It's the rubber.

RBYCC · 10-20-2010, 01:01 PM

Tires are like bricks when cold, but the main problem typically is the steering damper..

sprfrkr · 11-05-2010, 04:03 PM

My truck is having the same issue now that it is getting colder. I have P Scorpions on Brabus wheels which have been balanced and aligned. They said to "overinflate" the tire a bit to reduce the tendency of flat spots. If the issue goes away after a few miles, then the flat spot from sitting is the likely cause.

msb2tg996 · 11-12-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBYCC

Tires are like bricks when cold, but the main problem typically is the steering damper..

Is this the solution then, to replace the steering damper?

RBYCC · 12-01-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msb2tg996

Is this the solution then, to replace the steering damper?

In my 2003 I replaced the damper twice.
My 2005 doesn't seem to have the same problem.

Ed A.

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10-08-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
PCH Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 267 Drives: '10 G55, Challenge Stradale, GT3	It could be several things but I would start with the least expensive and easiest fix. Balance your tires. I would also ask the tech to check the condition of each rim especially the fronts for a possible bent rim.

10-10-2010, 08:01 PM	#3
Chris420 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 268 Drives: Arctic White 09 G55, 040 Black 09 C63	i am having the same problem in my g55

10-12-2010, 10:48 AM	#4
SMSONE Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Drives: G500	Thx AGR. Will keep you posted.

10-13-2010, 12:03 AM	#5
MacFan Newbie 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class My Garage Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	My experience is that it has to do with the actual tires. I'm on my third G-Wagen (one G-500, two G-55), they all did it. All had Yokohama tires. As it gets colder, they develop a sort of flat spot while standing. The vibration/shaking went away after a couple of miles. Last month I replaced the Yokohamas with the Pirelli Scorpions. Same shaking, still going away after a few minutes. The installer checked, rotated, checked the rims. Everything is perfect. It's the rubber.

11-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#7
sprfrkr Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philly, NYC Posts: 137 Drives: C63, G55, 420SEL, Prius, Dune Buggy, Ducati	My truck is having the same issue now that it is getting colder. I have P Scorpions on Brabus wheels which have been balanced and aligned. They said to "overinflate" the tire a bit to reduce the tendency of flat spots. If the issue goes away after a few miles, then the flat spot from sitting is the likely cause.

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