I had a similar problem and it turned out to be un-even tire wear. New tires and life was good!
Vibration @ 70+ mph
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Vibration @ 70+ mph
I feel this strange vibration coming from the trunk space of my 2002 Z06 when I go past 73 mph.
I can hear the speakers on the passenger side wrattling and any speed below 69 and it'll stop doing it.
what could it be?
I do need new tires because my rear one has a slow leak and that's the only thing I could think of
I can hear the speakers on the passenger side wrattling and any speed below 69 and it'll stop doing it.
what could it be?
I do need new tires because my rear one has a slow leak and that's the only thing I could think of
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
1st thing that pops into the mind is wheel weights!
But since you are in need of tires you will be suprised at the difference they are going to make!
Now, it is possible and if all else fails that the Torque Tube bushings are worn and are in need of replacing!
(Hard launches can wear them down 
)
Thanks,Matt
But since you are in need of tires you will be suprised at the difference they are going to make!
Now, it is possible and if all else fails that the Torque Tube bushings are worn and are in need of replacing!
(Hard launches can wear them down )Thanks,Matt
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Get the new tires and have the wheels balanced. That would be my first step.
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Don't forget alignment
Your problem is probably balance , but if you're getting new tires, be sure to have a 4-wheel alignment.
If toe is not set properly at the rear, radial ties will do a run-out/snap-back that you'll swear is a balance problem. It can get so bad that you'll even think a bearing is going out. It will cause a diagonal wear pattern on the tread. If it goes that far, the tire is trash.
If toe is not set properly at the rear, radial ties will do a run-out/snap-back that you'll swear is a balance problem. It can get so bad that you'll even think a bearing is going out. It will cause a diagonal wear pattern on the tread. If it goes that far, the tire is trash.
