Need HELP... Having a PROBLEM
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Need HELP... Having a PROBLEM
Problem with my steering... My left front tire blown and I was like draggin about no more than 0.5 mile... now my steering is a bit shaking sometimes over 80mph... some times can feel it when around 75mph... what could be the problem? 
(and I just lower my car)
1. Bent wheel?
2. Different tire?
3. because of the drop? (even though sound stupid)
4. shock gone?
5. other suspension part? (hopefully not this one
)
(and I just lower my car)1. Bent wheel?
2. Different tire?
3. because of the drop? (even though sound stupid)
4. shock gone?
5. other suspension part? (hopefully not this one
)
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2019 G70 6MT & 2022 Ford Maverick XL
Problem with my steering... My left front tire blown and I was like draggin about no more than 0.5 mile... now my steering is a bit shaking sometimes over 80mph... some times can feel it when around 75mph... what could be the problem? (and I just lower my car)
1. Bent wheel?
2. Different tire?
3. because of the drop? (even though sound stupid)
4. shock gone?
5. other suspension part? (hopefully not this one)
(and I just lower my car)1. Bent wheel?
2. Different tire?
3. because of the drop? (even though sound stupid)
4. shock gone?
5. other suspension part? (hopefully not this one
)
Just kidding. You have replaced the tire?
-I know it seems stupid, but check to make sure your lug bolts are tightened to spec first.
-If you just had a punctured tire and it's repaired, it might have a bubble. Check for bubbles.
-If you had the tire replaced, get a tire balance done - this is one of the simplest/cheapest fixes for high speed steering shake.
-If that doesn't solve it you might possibly need an alignment.
Hope these suggestions help. Let us know the resolution!
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2007 c230
Make sure you to go a reputable shop that has a high speed balancer or road force balancer. Road force balancer is the best one out there. But another stupid question is that the guy could've remounted the tire backwards (if u have unidirectional...which most sport cars do). Do you feel the shake in the steering wheel and/or just the seat?
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no because whatever mercedes charges for a diagnostic problem what 110/HR? U could get all 4 of your tires roadforce balanced.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Check wheel for runout - tyre off
Check tyre for runout - mounted
Check tyre correctly mounted - If correct & there is runout either replace or grind to round if out of round. If runout is horizontal replace tyre.
Check tyre for delamination as LILBENZ say's.
Check hub for rust & debris - lightly apply Coppaslip or similar
Torque wheel in correct sequence
Have wheel balanced properly (roadforce/high speed) - whatever
Have wheel finish balanced on car if necessary.
Make sure you balance the RHS wheel as well with equal rigor..
Check tyre for runout - mounted
Check tyre correctly mounted - If correct & there is runout either replace or grind to round if out of round. If runout is horizontal replace tyre.
Check tyre for delamination as LILBENZ say's.
Check hub for rust & debris - lightly apply Coppaslip or similar
Torque wheel in correct sequence
Have wheel balanced properly (roadforce/high speed) - whatever
Have wheel finish balanced on car if necessary.
Make sure you balance the RHS wheel as well with equal rigor..
