Steering vibration at 80mph
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Steering vibration at 80mph
I'm getting steering vibrations @ 80ish mph.
Suspension and steering are all new (VBP monoleaf and rack attack).
Alignment was done a few weeks ago and I was under the front end last weekend, all the kibbles and bits are snug.
Leads me to believe there is a wheel out of balance, but I didn't have any such vibrations last summer.
Any other thoughts as to what it could be?
Suspension and steering are all new (VBP monoleaf and rack attack).
Alignment was done a few weeks ago and I was under the front end last weekend, all the kibbles and bits are snug.
Leads me to believe there is a wheel out of balance, but I didn't have any such vibrations last summer.
Any other thoughts as to what it could be?
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If you don't find the DOT week/year stamp on the outside of the tire that means that its on the inside....and that means pre-2000 ! Just replaced my tires which looked brand new but turned out to be 12 years old....HUGE difference in ride and handling as well as safety factor !......lots of posts on tires in the Forum. Most tire guys will tell you 5-6 years max life no matter what the mileage is on them....( I was shocked as well when I did my research !)
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I'm getting steering vibrations @ 80ish mph.
Suspension and steering are all new (VBP monoleaf and rack attack).
Alignment was done a few weeks ago and I was under the front end last weekend, all the kibbles and bits are snug.
Leads me to believe there is a wheel out of balance, but I didn't have any such vibrations last summer.
Any other thoughts as to what it could be?
Suspension and steering are all new (VBP monoleaf and rack attack).
Alignment was done a few weeks ago and I was under the front end last weekend, all the kibbles and bits are snug.
Leads me to believe there is a wheel out of balance, but I didn't have any such vibrations last summer.
Any other thoughts as to what it could be?
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Glad the tires solved it. Had same problem with front tires back in 2005. Replaced them along with all 4 new shocks (KYBs). Old ones (now those are getting old and I've barely driven the car in... six years.... my rear tires are about 2000 vintage) had cupping/feathering on the tread. Smooth as silk right up to 120+ now 
Now that I'm working, I should see about replacing the rear tires with a fresh pair at least (rotate the 2005 vintage tires, front to rear at the same time)
Now that I'm working, I should see about replacing the rear tires with a fresh pair at least (rotate the 2005 vintage tires, front to rear at the same time)
