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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 05:19 PM
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Cool steering wheel shakes

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I had an interesting incident: This morning, I was driving 35-45mph when my steering wheel started shaking. I hit the brakes very strongly but just for a second, and the steering wheel stopped shaking. I drove to and from my work (over 100 miles) and did not feel any shaking anymore. After coming back home, I lifted the car, checked the wheels, and they are very tight both vertically and horizontally. I went under the car and checked the bushings, bolts, etc. All looked good. So, I would appreciate it if any of you, fine people, would have any idea what that was about.
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 07:48 PM
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Welcome to the Club and Congrats on your first post!!


I found 3 threads that might help you figure this out…

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...m_content=post

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...m_content=post

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...m_content=post



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Old Dec 3, 2025 | 08:32 AM
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Did you have rain recently? My thinking is it was a stuck rotor. Hitting the brakes freed it up.

Often times rotors get rusty but once you start using your brakes, the rust gets worn off
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Originally Posted by DshngDaryl
Did you have rain recently? My thinking is it was a stuck rotor. Hitting the brakes freed it up.

Often times rotors get rusty but once you start using your brakes, the rust gets worn off

Thanks for posting this

This is good to know and make a mental note for future reference because of where we live, you never know when the rain will come. And even though it's stored until the spring we do plan to drive it once a month or when we can on dry days during winter months.


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Old Dec 4, 2025 | 02:49 PM
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Thank you, DshngDaryl, that might be true. The only thing is that at such a low speed and the shaking was very bad. But it has not happened since then.

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I've notice occasional shaking when my SC has sat, unused, for weeks. I just assume it is due to the tires being a little out-of-round after sitting. Some people call the phenomenon "flat spots," but I don't like using the term "flat" when speaking about tires (unless it is truly flat). Cold weather exacerbates the issue. And, some brands/models are worse than others at this. Another possibility is your wheels picked up some dirt, ice, or snow that can affect the balance temporarily until it comes off.
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