Will Unbalanced Tires Cause Wobble?
Balancing Also Contributes to Ride Comfort: Imbalanced Tires Will Wobble or Hop up and Down, Which Causes Vibration. If a Front Tire Isn't Properly Balanced...
Balancing also contributes to ride comfort: Imbalanced tires will wobble or hop up and down, which causes vibration. If a front tire isn't properly balanced you'll likely feel vibration in the steering wheel. If the problem is in the rear the tremor will be noticeable in the seat or floor.
What would cause a tire to wobble?
The most common cause of vehicle wobbles in this speed range is a bent wheel or mildly out of round tire. Transmission and drive line issues can also show up in this range, but tires are the first thing to check. ... The most common cause of vehicle shakes at 50 mph or higher is tire balance.
What happens if tires are not balanced?
Your tires will wear down prematurely when the wheel assembly isn't balanced – and you may be in for some not-so-good vibrations. ... Even a quarter of an ounce of imbalance can put uneven pressure on the treads, causing uneven tread wear and excess heat that shorten the life of the tire.
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