Vibration
09-10-2018, 04:42 PM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Vibration
my c6 has a vibration at 80 mph and goes away at 90 mph it's felt in the steering wheel. Does it need wheel balancing in front ?
09-10-2018, 05:35 PM
#2
Are they brand new tires or do they have some miles?
09-10-2018, 06:19 PM
#3
Retired & lovin' it!
Duh.....yes....and a rear wheel imbalance can transmit vibration thru the chassis to the steering wheel so any balancing should be done on all four wheels. Also, you don't say anything about the mileage or condition of the tires. If they are hi-mileage worn or unevenly worn due to misalignment, that will also cause wheel shake at different road speeds.
Last edited by Dave S; 09-11-2018 at 09:54 PM.
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Don07 (09-12-2018)
09-11-2018, 08:01 PM
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Thread Starter
Duh.....yes....and a real wheel imbalance can transmit vibration thru the chassis to the steering wheel so any balancing should be done on all four wheels. Also, you don't say anything about the mileage or condition of the tires. If they are hi-mileage worn or unevenly worn due to misalignment, that will also cause wheel shake at different road speeds.
tires are originals with 17,000. Miles and still in great shape.
09-11-2018, 08:14 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
78-82 mph seems to be the sweet spot spot for vibration on a c6 corvette. Yes get a Hunter road force balance with a good tire tech and check the tires for run out or a out of round condition.
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Don07 (09-12-2018)
09-20-2018, 02:45 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
rule of thumb is if you feel it in the seat, its rear tires/wheels, if its in the steering wheel, its the front wheel/tires
bent rim is possible but prob a balance/treadwear issue
bent rim is possible but prob a balance/treadwear issue
09-20-2018, 05:16 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
