steering wheel wobble

[Richy]

Have developed a serious wobble through the steering wheel... had balancing done.... no different... gets worse at around 40mph but goes away at motorway speeds... tyres are nearing the end of their life.... any ideas anyone?

[da SLUG man]

Have developed a serious wobble through the steering wheel... had balancing done.... no different... gets worse at around 40mph but goes away at motorway speeds... tyres are nearing the end of their life.... any ideas anyone?

new tyres??
they could have gone out of shape... but that would show up when balancing, i'd imagine?

[NiftyNev]

A few things to check -

Wheel bearings - tie rod ends - steering damper.

Neville

[gerry mann]

steering wobble

check steering idler for wear is there play anywhere on the the steering you say the tyres are nearly worn out might be a tyre going out of shape i would go out and put a new set on.

[slydog]

wobble

how did they balance the wheels m8

[Vagrant No2]

how did they balance the wheels m8

Sometimes even when a worn tyre is balanced it will be out of shape and still balance but wobble badly . The balance only subdues the side wobble in a tyre . When a tyre gets worn it can oval , I have seen it .This may not show on balancing . If a tyre is down to 2mm - change it . It ain't worth the last 0.4mm before plod nick you .

Rick

[Guest]

Sometimes even when a worn tyre is balanced it will be out of shape and still balance but wobble badly . The balance only subdues the side wobble in a tyre . When a tyre gets worn it can oval , I have seen it .This may not show on balancing . If a tyre is down to 2mm - change it . It ain't worth the last 0.4mm before plod nick you .

Rick

Also if it's a new import, bear in mind it will have been sat in the same place on it's wheels for some time, 1st at the auction, then at the docs, then a few weeks on a boat, then at the docks, then at the dealer. Most cars of 2 tons will create a flat spot on the tyres if subject to this amount of abuse, that's why for long term storage, cars should always be on axle stands with the wheels off.

Cheers

[TAZMAN]

Have developed a serious wobble through the steering wheel... had balancing done.... no different... gets worse at around 40mph but goes away at motorway speeds... tyres are nearing the end of their life.... any ideas anyone?

If non of the above work out, try alcohol free beverages..

[Richy]

thanks for all of your suggestions...... have treated my self to a set of bridgestones.. problem cured!!! .........for now anyway!