Steering wheels shakes

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 02:58 PM

I'm bringing my car in on Tuesday but I want to see people's opinions . My steering wheel shakes at around 35-55mph but other than that it's pretty regular. I don't think it's the balance. Any other ideas? I'm at 65k miles

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 03:02 PM

And I recently had an alignment

335NJ · 05-08-2015, 03:06 PM

Id start by checking for missing weights on one of the wheels.

Then back to the shop that did the alignment.

datbimmer · 05-08-2015, 03:38 PM

Other possibility, bent wheel(s)

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by datbimmer

Other possibility, bent wheel(s)

Just had them powdercoated where they fix bends. No bends there

Miller335 · 05-08-2015, 03:42 PM

It's got to be wheel/tire related if it happens only at curtain cruising speeds.

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller335

It's got to be wheel/tire related if it happens only at curtain cruising speeds.

Nothing with the suspension?

335NJ · 05-08-2015, 04:12 PM

The reason I suggest wheels is because my previous vehicle did the same thing, turns out the freshly installed stick on weight plinked off.

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 335NJ

The reason I suggest wheels is because my previous vehicle did the same thing, turns out the freshly installed stick on weight plinked off.

I'm bringing it to a mechanic on Tuesday. Hopefully he has answers. I hope it's not a big deal

Greyfox · 05-08-2015, 06:48 PM

Front suspension shake usually only shows up during braking.

If you aren't braking, then it is probably wheel balance, wheel bent, tire defect, etc.

Nicky92 · 05-08-2015, 07:55 PM

control arms, or tie rods

Nicky92 · 05-08-2015, 07:56 PM

how did no one say that yet?

I have this same exact problem. I just got my tie rods, replacing both sides then aligning it

Averdi · 05-08-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky92

control arms, or tie rods

That's what I've been thinking since the wheels are practically new, tires are new , and they were recently balanced and aligned. Any idea on how much that would be?

FL335 · 05-08-2015, 08:18 PM

Have all 4 wheels balanced. I have the same deal....it will help a lot.

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335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Id start by checking for missing weights on one of the wheels. Then back to the shop that did the alignment.
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datbimmer Wastegate Rattle 113 Rep 897 Posts Drives: 335i m6t nav sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Other possibility, bent wheel(s)
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	It's got to be wheel/tire related if it happens only at curtain cruising speeds. __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	The reason I suggest wheels is because my previous vehicle did the same thing, turns out the freshly installed stick on weight plinked off.
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Greyfox Colonel 1208 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Front suspension shake usually only shows up during braking. If you aren't braking, then it is probably wheel balance, wheel bent, tire defect, etc.
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Nicky92 Fastest 335 on Earth 39 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Levittown, NY iTrader: (0)	control arms, or tie rods __________________ E92 335i, 6MT- YouWish Single turbo, Precision 6466, Doc Race intake manifold w/port injection, Precision Raceworks coil packs and Stage 3 lpfp, 3.46 geared Mfactory LSD, VRSF 3.5" single exhaust, Toyo R888Rs, Spec Stage 3+ clutch, DSS axles, RTD shifter, Motiv, boost box and flex fuel, WOTBOX, MOTIV tuned...and much more
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Nicky92 Fastest 335 on Earth 39 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Levittown, NY iTrader: (0)	how did no one say that yet? I have this same exact problem. I just got my tie rods, replacing both sides then aligning it __________________ E92 335i, 6MT- YouWish Single turbo, Precision 6466, Doc Race intake manifold w/port injection, Precision Raceworks coil packs and Stage 3 lpfp, 3.46 geared Mfactory LSD, VRSF 3.5" single exhaust, Toyo R888Rs, Spec Stage 3+ clutch, DSS axles, RTD shifter, Motiv, boost box and flex fuel, WOTBOX, MOTIV tuned...and much more
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FL335 Banned 85 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Beaches iTrader: (0)	Have all 4 wheels balanced. I have the same deal....it will help a lot.
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