Vibration When Going 60+ mph
04-09-2010, 03:20 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i
I have noticed that my 530i's steering wheel starts vibrating when the vehicle reaches any speed that is over 60 mph. I have tried various roads and anything over that speed results in vibration in the steering wheel.
Any ideas on what might be causing the issue or a possible fix?
Any ideas on what might be causing the issue or a possible fix?
04-09-2010, 03:25 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Titanium Silver | Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Navigation packages | Style 124 staggered rims | iPod integration | Tinted windows
I would start with the basics before digging any further. When was the last time you had your wheels balanced? Also, have you recently checked the tire pressure recently?
04-10-2010, 01:53 AM
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04-10-2010, 04:22 AM
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If your wheels are perfectly balanced, check your thrust arm and control arm for worn out bushings.
04-10-2010, 08:57 AM
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Are they aftermarket wheels or OEM? if there after market make sure if require hub rings which can cause vibrations, i had the same problem with aftermarket if you didnt have hub rings it will vibrate at high speed.
04-11-2010, 12:01 AM
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The wheels are AEZ Zeus with hub rings (just bought new rings to exclude this cause). But vibration is still there...
04-11-2010, 08:18 AM
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I have noticed that my 530i's steering wheel starts vibrating when the vehicle reaches any speed that is over 60 mph. I have tried various roads and anything over that speed results in vibration in the steering wheel.
Any ideas on what might be causing the issue or a possible fix?
Any ideas on what might be causing the issue or a possible fix?
It doesn't smooth out around 80mph? I have slight vibration between 50-65 due to bent rims.