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Apr 27, 2011 | 12:12 AM

Marv02

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Steering wheel feed back

Just checking on rough roads CA Freeways I get Steering wheel feed back as in a vibration is this normal for the C4.

I have 16 inch rims 50 seires tires new bushings new shocks.

Not so bad you cant hold on to the steering wheel but you know it vibrating going down the road.

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:22 AM

RollaMo-LT4

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No, vibrating is not normal.

Sounds like an out of balance tire, or worn suspension parts.

Apr 27, 2011 | 09:04 AM

oldalaskaman

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if you're talking bout the 'washboard' on some of them, its normal. if it does it all the time its usually tire balance, Road Force balancing cures when regular balancing wont, spendy though

Apr 27, 2011 | 09:43 AM

Marv02

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All the tires are new.
245-50/16

They have if I lucky 5000 miles on them.

Apr 27, 2011 | 10:45 AM

cv67

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Check tire/wheel balance as said above, look into your rack and pinion too.

Apr 27, 2011 | 10:59 AM

5abivt

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How new are the tires? I know after the winter season my Pirelli P zero Rossos flat spot from sitting and will vibrate for several miles before they heat up and it goes away. What tire pressure are you running? If your pressure is above 35 drop it to 30 or so and see if the vibes settle down a bit. Easy way to tell if the rims are warped or the combo is unbalanced.

Apr 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM

Goldcylon

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

Check tire/wheel balance as said above, look into your rack and pinion too.

X3

Check into the following

1. Road force balancing all 4 wheels
2. Balancing of all 4 tires
3. Axle hubs get the car into the air and grab the wheeks to see if they wobble and have play
4. Shocks, Rack and Pinion. bushings etc