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xshortd · 05-06-2010, 11:16 PM

He guys got a question i stored my rims over the winter and put them on, now when i drive the steering wheel shakes. is this a bent rim or a bad tire that i messed up by improperly storing the wheels?

Thanks!

EDIT:
checked tire pressure
I had a balance done...the tech did not say anything to me about bent rims/bad tires but it still does it...maybe a minor improvement from when i got them done

Brownhornitt · 05-06-2010, 11:17 PM

Is it as simple as wheel balance?

masterofpuppets · 05-06-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownhornitt

Is it as simple as wheel balance?

Yeah, I'd check the balance first. Assuming you've already checked tire pressure.

xshortd · 05-06-2010, 11:21 PM

checked tire pressure...sorry should of stated it before.

I had a balance done...the tech did not say anything to me about bent rims/bad tires but it still does it...maybe a minor improvement ---should of stated this too. sorry

wbt · 05-06-2010, 11:32 PM

Check your tie rod ends and make sure they are tight.

two_wheel_mayhem · 05-07-2010, 12:15 AM

Mine does it too, only at 60-65 mph, more like a shimmy though.

Can't go to the dealer because they will claim its the aftermarket wheels.

If your suspension, wheels are all stock Id just keep on the dealer until they make it go away. Probably just an alignment issue, the factory doesn't align as well as a certified tech. And see if you can get an alignment with you sitting in the car, or someone adult size.

The rack is only as good as the experience of the guy performing the alignment though.

Hope this helps, probably wont get much decent advice on this because its not a flame topic. Its probably because the car is not a V8, or just your imagination because Camaros are perfect.

Cam 427 · 05-07-2010, 12:25 AM

I'd have a different shop check the balance again.

Brownhornitt · 05-07-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Mine does it too, only at 60-65 mph, more like a shimmy though.

Can't go to the dealer because they will claim its the aftermarket wheels.

If your suspension, wheels are all stock Id just keep on the dealer until they make it go away. Probably just an alignment issue, the factory doesn't align as well as a certified tech. And see if you can get an alignment with you sitting in the car, or someone adult size.

The rack is only as good as the experience of the guy performing the alignment though.

Hope this helps, probably wont get much decent advice on this because its not a flame topic. Its probably because the car is not a V8, or just your imagination because Camaros are perfect.

Mine has that shimmy at 60-65, only on one local freeway.

revron · 05-07-2010, 04:17 AM

Make sure all the lug nuts are torq properly.

Xmicro_SS · 05-07-2010, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam 427

I'd have a different shop check the balance again.

Sounds like a bad balance job.

Sterling · 05-07-2010, 04:54 AM

I'd take them to get balanced again...

Snake Slayer · 05-07-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xshortd

He guys got a question i stored my rims over the winter and put them on, now when i drive the steering wheel shakes. is this a bent rim or a bad tire that i messed up by improperly storing the wheels?

Thanks!

EDIT:
checked tire pressure
I had a balance done...the tech did not say anything to me about bent rims/bad tires but it still does it...maybe a minor improvement from when i got them done

How did you store them? You might have a flat spot(s) in the tires

Nine Ball · 05-07-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

How did you store them? You might have a flat spot(s) in the tires

Exactly. Most tires will form flat spots if they aren't driven on frequently, and they are not laid flat during storage. The cure is driving on them, getting some heat back into them so that the flat spot works itself away. 20-30 miles should be plenty.

05-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#1
xshortd Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 287	Steering Wheel shake??? He guys got a question i stored my rims over the winter and put them on, now when i drive the steering wheel shakes. is this a bent rim or a bad tire that i messed up by improperly storing the wheels? Thanks! EDIT: checked tire pressure I had a balance done...the tech did not say anything to me about bent rims/bad tires but it still does it...maybe a minor improvement from when i got them done

05-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#2
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Is it as simple as wheel balance? __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

05-07-2010, 04:17 AM	#9
revron Drives: camaro 2lt rs auto silver Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 172	Make sure all the lug nuts are torq properly. __________________ Ron

05-07-2010, 04:54 AM	#11
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I'd take them to get balanced again... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

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05-06-2010, 11:21 PM	#4
xshortd Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 287	checked tire pressure...sorry should of stated it before. I had a balance done...the tech did not say anything to me about bent rims/bad tires but it still does it...maybe a minor improvement ---should of stated this too. sorry

05-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#5
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Check your tie rod ends and make sure they are tight.

05-07-2010, 12:15 AM	#6
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Mine does it too, only at 60-65 mph, more like a shimmy though. Can't go to the dealer because they will claim its the aftermarket wheels. If your suspension, wheels are all stock Id just keep on the dealer until they make it go away. Probably just an alignment issue, the factory doesn't align as well as a certified tech. And see if you can get an alignment with you sitting in the car, or someone adult size. The rack is only as good as the experience of the guy performing the alignment though. Hope this helps, probably wont get much decent advice on this because its not a flame topic. Its probably because the car is not a V8, or just your imagination because Camaros are perfect.

05-07-2010, 12:25 AM	#7
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	I'd have a different shop check the balance again.