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Ru4wheel? · 05-30-2010, 04:06 PM

My '02 has a rumble in the front end. It starts when I get to about 15 mph and stops around 25 mph. I also notice the steering shakes at 65mph, but is OK at all lower speeds. I had the car in for an alignment two months ago. I turned off the engine while on a side road to see if that made a difference. It didn't. What do you think is bad? Thanks.

Crowbar911 · 05-30-2010, 04:26 PM

It could still be an alignment problem if you have hit some potholes since then.

You also could have lost a wheel weight, and your wheels are off balance.

Bitter · 05-30-2010, 11:07 PM

could be two different problems, tire balance and or a bad tire.

Ru4wheel? · 05-31-2010, 08:43 AM

I think you're right. After the wheel alignment I rotated the tires! The ones on the rear are older and most likely in need of a wheel balance. I'll get that done and post back the results. Thanks.

Ru4wheel? · 06-04-2010, 08:03 PM

I took the car in and had the front wheels balanced. Its a bit better, but not all the way gone. I did not get in onto a highway to see how it does at 65mph.