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gv1166 · 10-09-2006, 09:24 AM

I would be greatly appreciate it if anyone could give a suggestion on why a get a good vibration between 65 and 70 mph on my toyota corolla 1999 l.e, i took it to a mechanic and he replace the tie rods and the left and right axles also made sure that the tires where balanced and aligned and he did not charge me an arm and leg for all that, but he is out of ideas, and so here i am trying to find a few, so if anyone has any i would certainly appreciate it.

diver9000 · 10-09-2006, 10:33 AM

So where is the vibration. Steering Wheel or the Seat?

gv1166 · 10-09-2006, 01:23 PM

it is in the steering wheel

gv1166 · 10-09-2006, 01:29 PM

in the steering wheel

06XRSnGA · 10-09-2006, 09:32 PM

I would still suspect that balance is the problem. You said it vibrates AT 65-70. Does it vibrate if you go faster, or does it go away. If it goes away chances are very good that it is still a balance problem. I would take it to a shop that can "road force" balance your wheels. Few shops have the right balancer to do this, and even fewer actually use it. This balancer can fully diagnose the wheel, tire, and the combined assembly. Expect to spend $15-$25 per wheel for a proper balance, as it does take time and effort to do it right.

diver9000 · 10-10-2006, 10:15 PM

When you had your wheels balanced did they use tape on weights and put them on one side or did they use regular lead weights? If they used lead, did they split up the weights(if more than one was required)? Are the tires new or old? If they are new you will see on the tire a small circle. That circle should be in close proximity to the valve stem. That can make a difference as well. I agree with 06XRSnGA about the balance. I would take it back to them and make them do it again.
Now: watch the machine when the mech does the balancing. You should see two sets of numbers side by side for ex. 02 05.<--- these numbers explain how much weight is needed for each side of your tire. When balanced properly they should read 00 00. or 0 0. Dont let them try to B/S you with anything about 1 is ok or 2 is within reason. Is this the place you bought your tires?

gv1166 · 10-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Yes it does vibrate from 65 and up after you get over 65 it is a conntinued vibration, i will take yor advice and watch them do the balancing on the tires, if that does not correct it could there be something else causing that issue like a motor mount possibly. I really do appreciate both of you for the advice, just trying to cover all bases

bbsgarage · 10-11-2006, 09:59 AM

Could also be a problem with the tire itself. Have you checked the control arms and bushings? Although I would still suspect an out of balance tire.

SlyckTom · 10-11-2006, 09:59 AM

Motormounts are an unlikely, if not impossible, source of steering wheel vibration (other than at idle.) Before you bring your car in for balancing, have you tried rotating the tires? If it still vibrates after rotation, you can probably check that off your list of possibilities.

How are the front struts? Also, how does the front tire wear appear? It could be your front struts, which when they fail cause steering wheel vibration at higher speed...

gv1166 · 10-11-2006, 10:30 AM

thanks bbsgarage and slycktom I will try those things and see if i can get it resolves, I am giving this car to my son and I just want it to be safe for him, it is already dangerous enough just having a 16 year old behind the wheel, I was almost temped to leave that vibration at 65 so that he would go over the speed limit. once again thanks for the advice.

gv1166 · 10-11-2006, 10:31 AM

thanks bbsgarage and slycktom I will try those things and see if i can get it resolves, I am giving this car to my son and I just want it to be safe for him, it is already dangerous enough just having a 16 year old behind the wheel, I was almost temped to leave that vibration at 65 so that he would not go over the speed limit. once again thanks for the advice.