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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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This only happens when I accelerate, any speed under 60mph. My steering wheel starts to shake bad and it feels like my front wheels are wobbling. When I hit 65+mph then it goes away and drives smooth. Alignment? Tires? Or something wrong with my suspension? Thanks in advance.
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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watching because the same thing happens when i go over 80 now but im pretty sure its cuz i need to get me tires balanced and alignment
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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yeah it happens to me when i get to 60mph i need an alignment as well but that could be a possibility??
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Either the tire is out of balance or you've bent a rim
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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^x2.

Rotate the wheels and see if the vibration moves to the rear of the vehicle(wouldn't feel the vibration through the wheel anymore). Look and see if your tires are wearing evenly, if they wear more on the inside/outside than the other, then you will want an alignment. Get a lifetime alignment, it's worth it.
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Kinda weird but mine vibrates at about 20mph, does it for 2 seconds then stops, any ideas why it does that at that low of speed? Sorry to thread jack
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Same thing is happening to me. It all started after i put on new springs. Now it pulls to the right some and shakes when i get over 65. I think when i got it aligned after i put on my springs they didnt do it right. It was some ____ty goodyear. I didnt get a print out or anything. So i have an appt on thurs to get it realigned at a good shop and make sure everythings good.
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Options:

- bent wheel
- out of balance wheel/tire
- oddly worn tire?
- f'd alignment

Either way, I think you need to take it in.
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