An out-of-balance tire(s) (on front end) usually causes a vibration through
the steering column when the car's speed exceeds, and stays above, 20-25
miles per hour. FYI: if a tire(s) is out of balance in the rear, the
vibration is felt through the seat.
I used to sell tires 25 years ago so I don't think things have changed.
Tires do wear down slightly differently on each wheel (barring, of course, a
problem with that particular tire, wheel, or mechanical part on the car), so
if I were you, I'd have the balancing checked first. When you pick up the
car after that's done, road test it immediately (make sure to get the speed
up over 25 miles per hour) and see if the vibration is gone; if it is,
problem solved. If not, take it back immediately and tell the garage staff
you want the front end checked.
"billyzoom" <bilyzoom@gte.net> wrote in message
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Recently had tires rotated. Since this time when applying the brakes the steering wheel shakes a bit as the speed drops down to about 20-30mph. Tires have about 15K on them. Car has 89k. Brakes have 16K. Will a balance and or alignment cure this issue? Thanks
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Alignment or Balance? 2002 GS 300
Linear Mode
