Vibration between 50-60mph ???????? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

toyzforme · 04-15-2020, 02:42 PM

Hi everyone I don't post a lot but read everyone's post. I have an issue that I am hoping someone can help with. I have a 2010 SS with 84K on it. I get a steering wheel vibration when going anywhere from 50-60 mph. I had the tires balanced, alignment checked, new brakes installed and replaced all the wheel bearing as I track it every chance I get. I am at a loss to where the vibration is coming from. I have a buddy with the same vibration so hoping someone on here has had the same issue and what did they do to fix it. Thanks

InFiD3ViL · 04-15-2020, 03:05 PM

The wheels themselves in good shape?

mikeman · 04-15-2020, 03:53 PM

Contact Spec. He had the same problem on his car.

Bigdumogre · 04-15-2020, 03:58 PM

Have the same with mine so if you find a solution pm me lol

Greenhornet2 · 04-15-2020, 03:58 PM

It can be a lot of things but something that comes to mind is poor tread wear, can cause vibration and still balance fine.

toyzforme · 04-15-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

The wheels themselves in good shape?

Yes they came off a 2015 and there is no road rash.

toyzforme · 04-15-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

It can be a lot of things but something that comes to mind is poor tread wear, can cause vibration and still balance fine.

Tires don't have very miles on them. Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I was in Iraq for a year but had the car sitting on roll around dollies in garage.

Greenhornet2 · 04-15-2020, 04:30 PM

Hmmm. When you had them balanced did they use a road force balance? How many lbs was it? I have a feeling them sitting for a year with weight on them is the issue. A regular balance that isnt road force wouldn't be able to tell. You can try match mounting them with road force balancer to see if it helps.

Greenhornet2 · 04-15-2020, 04:33 PM

If you were closer I'd let you try my stock tires and wheels, if you know someone that has wheels that will fit I'd try swapping them out will give you an answer quick without paying someone or throwing parts at it.

hudson773 · 04-15-2020, 04:43 PM

try roadforce balance, in my experience as a mechanic I have not found many people with the true knowledge of using a balancing machine. at least with roadforce there is a little more training. with that said, I had a similar problem. it was a slight bend in the wheel that a knowledgeable tech picked up on the machine. even though it balanced out it still had the problem. went to a wheel straightening guy and he solved my problem.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-15-2020, 06:44 PM

Ditto on the tires sitting on roller dollies for a year. The Michelins are soft and they might have been damaged sitting for so long with weight on them, that would be my first place to look. I do know when my car had them on and sat for a couple weeks, it would vibrate until the rode around a bit and warmed up to temp.

KJZ28 · 04-15-2020, 06:47 PM

I had this problem, and it is common(ish). It an be a few things. But the solution for me and others was new front struts AND strut mounts. I replaced my front struts and still had the shake. 20k miles later I replaced the struts again, but with new mounts, and that shake went away. I my wheels had nothing to do with the issue because I swap my snow tires on every winter and the problem persisted with summer and winter wheels.

Spec · 04-15-2020, 07:20 PM

Good advice so far by the good folks at Camaro5.com...

Also check your bushings. I had a similar problem not so long ago and turned out to be my bushings.

The weird thing is that I have a BMR aftermarket bushing set and yet this happened.

Started out gradual... wheel shake above 50, disappearing around 60-65... then it just got worse where it almost became undriveable.

Here's a vid of the find by the shop that fixed it...

Get the car off the wheels and shake it baby... good luck!

InFiD3ViL · 04-15-2020, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KJZ28

I had this problem, and it is common(ish). It an be a few things. But the solution for me and others was new front struts AND strut mounts. I replaced my front struts and still had the shake. 20k miles later I replaced the struts again, but with new mounts, and that shake went away. I my wheels had nothing to do with the issue because I swap my snow tires on every winter and the problem persisted with summer and winter wheels.

Strut mounts is what solved it for me. I just replaced them last week. Luckily it was a fairly easy diagnosis as it was also making noise. The 2010 model year had a known issue with front strut mounts and that noise of something banging over light bumps. I believe there was a TSB on them. How I knew:

04-15-2020, 02:42 PM	#1
toyzforme Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS/RS Inferno Orang Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 38	Vibration between 50-60mph ???????? Hi everyone I don't post a lot but read everyone's post. I have an issue that I am hoping someone can help with. I have a 2010 SS with 84K on it. I get a steering wheel vibration when going anywhere from 50-60 mph. I had the tires balanced, alignment checked, new brakes installed and replaced all the wheel bearing as I track it every chance I get. I am at a loss to where the vibration is coming from. I have a buddy with the same vibration so hoping someone on here has had the same issue and what did they do to fix it. Thanks

04-15-2020, 03:05 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,586	The wheels themselves in good shape? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

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Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Have the same with mine so if you find a solution pm me lol __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

04-15-2020, 03:58 PM	#5
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	It can be a lot of things but something that comes to mind is poor tread wear, can cause vibration and still balance fine. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-15-2020, 04:30 PM	#8
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Hmmm. When you had them balanced did they use a road force balance? How many lbs was it? I have a feeling them sitting for a year with weight on them is the issue. A regular balance that isnt road force wouldn't be able to tell. You can try match mounting them with road force balancer to see if it helps. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-15-2020, 03:53 PM	#3
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	Contact Spec. He had the same problem on his car.

04-15-2020, 04:33 PM	#9
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	If you were closer I'd let you try my stock tires and wheels, if you know someone that has wheels that will fit I'd try swapping them out will give you an answer quick without paying someone or throwing parts at it. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-15-2020, 04:43 PM	#10
hudson773 Account Suspended Drives: 2014 camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: nj Posts: 268	try roadforce balance, in my experience as a mechanic I have not found many people with the true knowledge of using a balancing machine. at least with roadforce there is a little more training. with that said, I had a similar problem. it was a slight bend in the wheel that a knowledgeable tech picked up on the machine. even though it balanced out it still had the problem. went to a wheel straightening guy and he solved my problem.

04-15-2020, 06:44 PM	#11
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Ditto on the tires sitting on roller dollies for a year. The Michelins are soft and they might have been damaged sitting for so long with weight on them, that would be my first place to look. I do know when my car had them on and sat for a couple weeks, it would vibrate until the rode around a bit and warmed up to temp. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-15-2020, 06:47 PM	#12
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	I had this problem, and it is common(ish). It an be a few things. But the solution for me and others was new front struts AND strut mounts. I replaced my front struts and still had the shake. 20k miles later I replaced the struts again, but with new mounts, and that shake went away. I my wheels had nothing to do with the issue because I swap my snow tires on every winter and the problem persisted with summer and winter wheels. __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.