body vibration at 80mph. Is it wheels that needs balancing?
03-11-2007, 07:41 PM
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I just drove to San Antonio, TX this weekend and I noticed vibration at 80mph. I don't actually feel it on the steering wheel. While driving at that speed you can actually see the seat (fronts) back rest vibrating. Is this caused by the wheels that need to be balanced or suspension problem? Anybody had this problem before?
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Originally Posted by Thirdy' post='401670' date='Mar 11 2007, 10:41 PM
I just drove to San Antonio, TX this weekend and I noticed vibration at 80mph. I don't actually feel it on the steering wheel. While driving at that speed you can actually see the seat (fronts) back rest vibrating. Is this caused by the wheels that need to be balanced or suspension problem? Anybody had this problem before?
OEM wheels?
03-11-2007, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='401672' date='Mar 11 2007, 10:45 PM
OEM wheels?
Maybe your wondering why I only noticed this vibration now after 1500miles on new tires. This is the first time I have driven this car past 80mph with the new tires.
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check your tyre preasures sometimes they cause vibrations, happens to me everytime the dealer adjusts them.. i have to readjust...
try increasing them if that doesnt work, lower them..
try increasing them if that doesnt work, lower them..
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yup I've had that before. around 80 mph my head rest started vibrating a lot, almost like it was one of those electric massage chairs. got my car checked and the wheels were out of balance and needed to get an alignment job done. if your car drags towards one direction, then its an alignment issue. the vibrations may have been caused due to unbalanced wheels.
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