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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Seems like a cut and dry question, but I wanted to throw it out there anyway. I'm noticed the last couple days a 75 to 80 mile an hour vibration in the steering wheel. Good at any other speed. Running Firestone, Firehawk wide ovals. 265/40 R17 on the front. Tires have 7000 miles on them. Probably need to check balance. What do you think?
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Could also be a tire out of round. See if the tires are wearing evenly.
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Nope.....even wear. Now to find a competent place to do a balance on the fronts. I am a little concerned about just anyone putting the Vette on a hoist.
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Originally Posted by 1BACORVETTE
Seems like a cut and dry question, but I wanted to throw it out there anyway. I'm noticed the last couple days a 75 to 80 mile an hour vibration in the steering wheel. Good at any other speed. Running Firestone, Firehawk wide ovals. 265/40 R17 on the front. Tires have 7000 miles on them. Probably need to check balance. What do you think?
This is also my guess.
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Maybe a flat spot or bent rim?

Sometimes if you have used some of the flat fix products,they will settle and cause a vib.

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Been putting up with the vibration since the last post. To update......Had the front tires balanced today and took it up to 90 with no sign of vibration. Guess that was it.....
Had Les Schwab do it, but watched the whole process like an expecting father and a newly born child....LOL. They did a fine job. No problem raising the car or anything.
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