vibration in steering wheel

[NkTyson06]

hey have been having a vibration in my steering wheel was wondering what it could be. my car has the y87 package so im guessing it has the z28 steering ratio? dunno if thats it. I heard it could be tires/alignment had new tires put on last year on the front and had them aligned but not the rear tires. didnt make a change in it. however new tires + a 4 wheel alignment? IDK, thoughts anyone? Perhaps suspension problem?

[Detective_D]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

I think vibration has more to do with the wheel balance. I could be wrong.

[ArticRider]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

First thing I would guess is wheel/tire balancing too. If it shakes through your steering wheel, it's probably coming from the front wheels. If your seats/panels vibrate, it's probably coming from your rear wheels.

There could be a number of other things that is causing the vibration, but the balance would be a decent starting point to start troubleshooting.

BTW, a 4 wheel alignment isn't possible on our cars. The rears cannot be adjusted. Two wheel front alignment is correct.

[96silverbullet]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

If the vibration is coming when you brake than you need some brake work, because I just got my brakes resurfaced and my steering wheel doesn't shake anymore

[Disruptore4]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

If it's shaking when you slow down, especially from highway speeds, you probably need new front rotors. Resurfacing them will help for a while, but metal has a memory and you'll eventually need new rotors. Start saving!

[99v6bird]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

I had shaking through the steering wheel recently, and it was a bad tie-rod end.

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: vibration in steering wheel

could be anything in the suspension or balancing. Like they said, braking and shaking = rtors are warped/cracked. If this is the case, don't waste your money on getting them turned/resurfaced. Just save up and get new ones.