Hi all. My 2017 has 500 miles on it. Maybe it's me, but I noticed driving on highway that the steering well has a vibration. It's not visible, but It feels weird to my hands like a tickling vibration. I don't recall my RC 350 doing this. Is it normal on this car? If not, can it be fixed or is it a lemon? Thanks!

 

That's a sign that your tires needing balancing. A quick fix at the dealership.

 

why would a new car need tires balanced?

 

Don't know. Either way, you should see the dealer.

 

okay thanks

 

Is it the Lane Keep Assist vibration?

 

nope. I checked that. It's a weird tickling vibration. The car was sitting for two months while I was overseas. Could that throw off the tire balance?

 

I must add though. Even though the IS doesn't have the power telescoping steering wheel adjustment, fog lights, memory seating, and reverse tilt side mirrors like the RC did, the large HD nav screen makes it all worthwhile. I was hesitant coming from a 350 but there's really no noticeable difference in power, although I do miss the Sport +. Oddly enough, the engine in the 300 is not as jerky as the 350 in response to pedal pressure which is a big plus.

 

Hows the tire pressure? That might contributed to it. Other than that, I would check the alignment.

Also, the RC is roughly ~200lb heavier than the IS, which would make the IS300 feeeel pretty much the same as the RC350 in terms of acceleration.

 

tire pressure is at 39 all around.

i would have went with a 350 but ALL the ones in the tri state area were white/red and I didn't want that color combo on the IS as it doesn't look as appealing as on the RC.

 

You said it was sitting for awhile. Could it be that you developed a flat spot on the tire?

 

not sure. How do i tell? I can't imagine two months being enough to cause an issue. I mean cars must sit longer than that on lots and don't develop a tire issue.

 

I initially said tire balancing is needed as you typically get vibrations at freeway speeds but not city speeds. But you indicated you haven't really driven the car. Let us know what the dealer says.

 

It doesn't take much to flat spot a tire.
Under the right condition and the right tire you can flat spot it just sitting a few days.
Usually once you drive it for awhile it will round itself out again and the vibration will be gone...of that's what's causing it.

Road Force balancing is the best way to go.

 

+1 to what Sasnuke said. If you had your car sit for 2 months, could very well be the flat spots. Check the tire pressure, drive it around some more, and if issue still is present, check the tire balancing with the Hunter Road Force balancing equipment.