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jordan 572 · 08-19-2010, 11:32 PM

My cars steering wheel vibrates when i hit about 70 on up. I dont think it did this when i got it. But i started noticing it after i removed my front wheels. I but them back on the same sides too. Do i need to use a torque wrench to make them sit flat on the hub or is it something else?

oldfriend · 08-19-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan 572

My cars steering wheel vibrates when i hit about 70 on up. I dont think it did this when i got it. But i started noticing it after i removed my front wheels. I but them back on the same sides too. Do i need to use a torque wrench to make them sit flat on the hub or is it something else?

You may have lost one of the weights from one of the wheels ,you should take HER to a tire shop and balance the two of them then see [drive ] at the same speed just to double check !

CAMARU · 08-19-2010, 11:39 PM

YES you need a torque wrench. It is well worth the investment. Try to get one that clicks when you reach the disired torque. Run all the lug nuts hand tight and then torque the lugs 1/3rd of the recomended torque using the star pattern. You can google the star pattern. Then torque to 2/3rds in the star pattern and then finally to full torque using the star pattern.

jordan 572 · 08-19-2010, 11:41 PM

what is the torque rating on the factory 20's?

Boosted IBM · 08-19-2010, 11:44 PM

130ft/lb I think.

Every Camaro I have driven steering wheel shakes from 65-80. I rent one every week and own two. I've gone through the road force balancing, dealer trips... just realize with the stock heavy 20's and heavy tires, it shakes.

jordan 572 · 08-19-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted IBM

130ft/lb I think.

Every Camaro I have driven steering wheel shakes from 65-80. I rent one every week and own two. I've gone through the road force balancing, dealer trips... just realize with the stock heavy 20's and heavy tires, it shakes.

does anyone else experience this?

oldfriend · 08-19-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted IBM

130ft/lb I think.

Every Camaro I have driven steering wheel shakes from 65-80. I rent one every week and own two. I've gone through the road force balancing, dealer trips... just realize with the stock heavy 20's and heavy tires, it shakes.

WHY should it shake , if they are balanced well does it should hold the way it should ,nice and smooth ?

Jeremeymt · 08-20-2010, 12:01 AM

Mine shakes too. I figure its normal but ive never driven another camaro to know? Its not bad enough to worry me though but yes i have noticed it too.

Wilder · 08-20-2010, 12:05 AM

You probably going to need to buy a torque wrench which is worth it

John Shields · 08-20-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremeymt

Mine shakes too. I figure its normal but ive never driven another camaro to know? Its not bad enough to worry me though but yes i have noticed it too.

It's likely to cause more damage in the future. Better get it fixed now especially under warranty. My doesn't shake in the slightest bit. I did have a tire patched and they noted 130lbs on there for the torque. So I assume that's right.

turtlezx · 08-20-2010, 12:29 AM

I agree with OLDFRIEND why should it shake ??
somethings wrong if it does shake i would take it to the shop until its right . Just becuase its a camaro its normal to do this --NO WAY

Jeremeymt · 08-20-2010, 12:37 AM

I got mine used so yeh I should prob check the torque then.

stryker755 · 08-20-2010, 09:36 AM

Mine shakes a little when I hit the brakes if I'm going over 50

Slim2SS · 08-20-2010, 09:39 AM

No shaking at all on mine. I have it up to 130MPH with no problems.

08-19-2010, 11:32 PM	#1
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	steering vibration My cars steering wheel vibrates when i hit about 70 on up. I dont think it did this when i got it. But i started noticing it after i removed my front wheels. I but them back on the same sides too. Do i need to use a torque wrench to make them sit flat on the hub or is it something else?

08-20-2010, 12:05 AM	#9
Wilder Synergy Green <3 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 363 View My Garage	You probably going to need to buy a torque wrench which is worth it __________________ Join my group! "Young Camaro Owners"

08-20-2010, 09:36 AM	#13
stryker755 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert AGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 319	Mine shakes a little when I hit the brakes if I'm going over 50 __________________ Camaros Owned: -2013 ZL1 Vert A6 Ashen Gray 700HP (Current) -1986 Z28 Blueprint 383 Stroker 430HP (Current) -2010 2SS/RS Silver Ice M6 TVS2300 700HP (SOLD) -2010 2SS Aqua Blue M6 Stock (SOLD) -1986 Sport Coupe Gray Built 355 (SOLD)

08-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#14
Slim2SS Black Thunder Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 183	No shaking at all on mine. I have it up to 130MPH with no problems. __________________ JRE 416 9:1 Forged Stroker Package Edlebrock E-Force Super Charger JRE Blower Cam package Cooling Mist Water/Meth 3.25 blower pulley FAST 65 lb. hr. injectors JRE Edelbrock fuel system upgrade GM ZR-1 Clutch Roto Fab CAI Kooks Headers Jet Hot Coated Kooks High Flow Cats 3" Magnaflow Stainless Steel Exhaust Barton Short Throw Shifter JRE Dyno Tune

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08-19-2010, 11:39 PM	#3
CAMARU Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/CGM/6M/Black stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 141 View My Garage	YES you need a torque wrench. It is well worth the investment. Try to get one that clicks when you reach the disired torque. Run all the lug nuts hand tight and then torque the lugs 1/3rd of the recomended torque using the star pattern. You can google the star pattern. Then torque to 2/3rds in the star pattern and then finally to full torque using the star pattern.

08-19-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	what is the torque rating on the factory 20's?

08-19-2010, 11:44 PM	#5
Boosted IBM Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ashburn,VA Posts: 147	130ft/lb I think. Every Camaro I have driven steering wheel shakes from 65-80. I rent one every week and own two. I've gone through the road force balancing, dealer trips... just realize with the stock heavy 20's and heavy tires, it shakes.

08-20-2010, 12:01 AM	#8
Jeremeymt Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: La Vergne TN Posts: 454	Mine shakes too. I figure its normal but ive never driven another camaro to know? Its not bad enough to worry me though but yes i have noticed it too.

08-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#11
turtlezx Drives: 2010 1lt yellow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 40	I agree with OLDFRIEND why should it shake ?? somethings wrong if it does shake i would take it to the shop until its right . Just becuase its a camaro its normal to do this --NO WAY

08-20-2010, 12:37 AM	#12
Jeremeymt Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: La Vergne TN Posts: 454	I got mine used so yeh I should prob check the torque then.