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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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please help w/vibration problem..

hey all, i was lurking around in this forum for while and unfortunately this is my first post since i have some vibration problem on high speed..
i thought it was my tires, or wheel balancing, but changed 4 new tires and fresh balance, the 50mph-70mph vibration is still there.. i tried putting the gear on neutral when i was going 60mph, the car still vibrates, so its not the engine i guess,..what could be wrong? wheel bearing? is this a common problem?
my car is 2004 e500 4matc

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Could be a damaged wheel.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Could be a damaged wheel.
Good call Barry.
Balancing (even with "Road Force" balancing machine) won't correct for a bent rim.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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i had the same, turned out a wheel was bent. Upgraded to 18" and now it is as smooth as butter
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Also Some aftermarket rims are of poor quality

Seen even NEW tires out of round

Any decent Hi Line tire shop should be able to help you find the problem
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Definetly bent rims. A small disruption in the circumference of the rim will cause an annoying vibration at speed.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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thank you so much all!!. i guess i hit a pot hole and the tire shop i went didnt tell me anything if it is bent or not. they probably knew when they were doing the balancing..
well i guess its time for upgrade to 18's
thanks!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by djjoonie
hey all, i was lurking around in this forum for while and unfortunately this is my first post since i have some vibration problem on high speed..
i thought it was my tires, or wheel balancing, but changed 4 new tires and fresh balance, the 50mph-70mph vibration is still there.. i tried putting the gear on neutral when i was going 60mph, the car still vibrates, so its not the engine i guess,..what could be wrong? wheel bearing? is this a common problem?
my car is 2004 e500 4matc
I've had a similar experience on my 500 4matic - in my case it turned out to be a left upper control arm - it was replaced under warranty - I'd definitely have it checked out - in addition have you had the transfer case recall done to yours? Be sure your car has had all the factory called for updates and service bulletins - the dealer should have a record of all required service and updates -
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I was having similar problem on my '06 E500. New transfer case and road force balance made the problem go away. The transfer case was a recall item.
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