MahLex

Hey guys, when I'm gng arnd 45 mph and 65 mph, my steering wheel vibrates when I let it go. When I'm gng 65+ mph it doesn't! between 25-45 it vibrates slightly, and under 25 it doesn't either. Any thoughts?

HellaInc

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Are you running spacers? Maybe you need your wheels balanced and aligned?

is3wagon

Get them on a tire balancer. Then you will know if its a bent rim, bad spot on the tire or a balance issue. Good luck

MahLex

No not using spacers, I got it balanced, improved a tad bit in turning and grip. I'll get my alignment soon, hopefully that does the trick.

aneidiaz

Might wanna also Jack the car up bro. Just take a look all around the bottom. You know a conscious visual inspection.. maybe brakes, ball joints(see if they're loose; needs to be replaced), outer tie rods, etc). Just to be on the safe side. Sometimes it can just be ball joints or certain pattern of wear on the rotors & pads. Also, when you get it aligned tell the technician to check em out as well. Good luck bro! Hope this gets resolved fully!

MIS300

My experience has been the major contributors to steering wheel vibrations are:

1) Tires

2) Rotors

3) Tie Rods and Ball Joints

4) Front End Bushings

5) Wheel bearings

Tires will usually clean things up, especially since they get balanced by the install shop, but there could be an underlying problem and the tire's uneven wear is just a symptom. Rotors tend to vibrate more when braking but can still contribute. Tie rods, ball joints, and front end bushings seem to go start showing wear anywhere from 80-120k miles. This is not limited to the IS300, just cars in general. Depending on how bad they are, they can make a car feel completely different when replaced. I threw wheel bearings in there because after replacing all the above, you might as well : ^) Good luck and report back when you resolve your issue.

MahLex

Ok thx guys, will get back with the solution hopefully!

MahLex

It was the tires, gonna get a new set of Kumhos this week, and that should fix it!

aneidiaz

Still have somebody check out the condition of the front suspension components bro. Just to be on the safe side.

MahLex

Lol, got my tires and nope not the reason. So much for to technicians saying its a 90% chance it's tires! yep getting my car inspected tomorrow.

aneidiaz

Get lower ball joints and outer tie rods put on bro. I'm not telling you to bank on that but there's a more then 50% chance that'll fix the problem. With a good alignment. Relatively cheap repair.

MahLex

My mechanic said its the Tie Rods so I ordered inner and outer tierods from rock auto. He said its alright to drive tho, since its in its early stage of going bad. Better be those damn tierods tired of running back and forth lol.

cura

Are u running with stock rims i had the same problem lugnuts wasnt the original for the rims car vibrated at speed of 65

aneidiaz

I hope you ordered them MOOG bro. Those the best. Not expensive at all either. Doesn't matter where you buy them from. They're relatively cheap off any site.

NMTIS300

Could be a bent wheel. One of my enkeis is maybe 1/32" out, and it has a little shimmy on the highway. Could also be weird tire wear.