Slight Vibrations
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2004 CLK320
Slight Vibrations
A new set of tires/wheels was installed by my local MB dealership a few days ago. On the highway, I noticed a slight vibration with my steeling wheel at 120 KMH. This vibration would go away after 130 KMH go the way to 180 KMH. I did not drive pass 180 KMH.
Talked to MB, they said they would balance them again at my next visit. Is this strickly a wheel balancing issue?
Talked to MB, they said they would balance them again at my next visit. Is this strickly a wheel balancing issue?
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From: MORTON GROVE,IL
BLACK 2005 SLK55 AMG,02 SILVER C32(SOLD),02 ML320 SILVER(Sold),99 S320 BLUE, 03 E500 Sport Pewter
yes it's probably just unbalanced wheels. If it vibrates when braking at all then rotors are warped but to me it sounds like you need to re-balance them
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If one or more wheels are not balanced properly, wouldn't it vibrates more and more as the speed goes up?
I feel the vibration (on my steering wheel) between 120-130 KMH but it goes away after 130 KMH all the way to 180 KMH.
I feel the vibration (on my steering wheel) between 120-130 KMH but it goes away after 130 KMH all the way to 180 KMH.
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From: Ashburn, VA
'19 GLC 300, '19 TM3SR+
I had a steering vibration at speeds between 60 and 70 mph (96-112km/h) and a low-speed braking vibration at speeds <30mph. Ruled out wheels by installing brand new tires and balancing them at a tuning/racing shop. Screwed-up brakes were a suspect (usually referred to as "warped rotors" which is not quite correct - it is usually caused by uneven brake pad material deposit and resulted uneven thickness of the rotor that develops over time).
The problem in fact was worn-out thrust arm bushings. All symptoms described above disappeared after the dealer replaced the bushings under warranty. Has been flawless since (10+ K mi)
The problem in fact was worn-out thrust arm bushings. All symptoms described above disappeared after the dealer replaced the bushings under warranty. Has been flawless since (10+ K mi)
