I just got new tires yesterday my mp5 feels like new again bumps are almost unnoticeable and the hnadle much better before, but now what is the proper step on removing the vibration when i'm driving in the freeway my steering wheel vibrates do I get an alignment or what? any help thanks
new tires now what?
- Thread starter nalspeed
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Um, that sounds like your tires were not balanced properly. That would be the 1st thing to check.
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
how many miles do you have? could be an alignment or even struts...
Like everyone else said, get the car balanced. If you haven't gotten the car aligned in a long time, it might be a good idea to get that done just to make sure you get the best mileage out of the tires, and the best fuel mileage.
FYI, when you have a vibration coming through the steering wheel the front tires are out of balance. If you have a vibration in your seat, it's the rear wheels.
FYI, when you have a vibration coming through the steering wheel the front tires are out of balance. If you have a vibration in your seat, it's the rear wheels.
so you think those people that got me new tires did not do my tire balance correctly and now I need to do it again? how much does tire balancing usually cost for all four? and i do believe i need an alignment my car is steering to the right a little bit how much should i be looking to spend for alignment and tire balancing?
xvdarkyvx said:
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- Das Pretzelwagon
The people who mounted your new tires should have also balanced them properly; take it back. If you'd rather go somewhere else, I know that the place I go to charges me less than ten bucks to balance a wheel, and will check them for free.nalspeed said:
Rule of thumb:
Vibration @ high speed = tires out of balance
Pull to left or right = out of alignment
Sounds like you need both.
also note that some tires are more prone to follow grooves in the road than others, drive it around on a diverse set of roads to find out if it is really pulling to one side
in addition, check your tire pressure, as that can be the cause of pulling
in addition, check your tire pressure, as that can be the cause of pulling
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Re-Balance...
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- Das Pretzelwagon
Well, you should check your pressure on a regular basis, especially with the temperature fluctuating as it's doing right now. I tend to check mine once a week. Low pressure in one tire could cause a pull to one side as there would be more rolling resistance. Also, it's something that you can check and fix for free. 
