Steering wheel vibration exactly at 60mph

[hyde]

This just started recently, it was barely there at above 75mph, but today I started noticing it on flat roadway right at 60mph, this is when coasting or accelerating, the rotors and breaks are new, tires seem to be evenly worn, except for the fact that they are due for rotation. Jeep does not pull (excessively) to any side, and I don't feel any vibration on the body of the jeep, just the steering wheel. It is similar to warped rotor pulses, except that I am not applying any brakes.

 

[LibertyTC]

Ensure wheel bearings are ok and consider moving the front tires to back and or have a wheel balance done for your front rims/tires. Jeep should not pull. Once a year you should do an front end inspection with an alignment as well.

 

[rockymountain]

Mine does this when the tires need rotated or when the tires aren't perfectly aired up. If I get 1 or 2 pounds different in a tire a whole bunch of weird sensations start happening. They are the 'ol sra goodyears tho and they are extremely sensitive to air pressure. When I rotate the tires I get that ahhhhh feeling again until the next time. Make sure each tire is the same with 35 lbs or air. That's how I do it.

 

[hyde]

Ensure wheel bearings are ok

How?


rockymountain, I generally keep 38-38 on mine, but these tires (Nokians) are very sensitive to ambient air temperature and the heat from driving, I get up to 8psi difference in just 10-15 degrees change in weather, or while driving.

 

[rockymountain]

How?


rockymountain, I generally keep 38-38 on mine, but these tires (Nokians) are very sensitive to ambient air temperature and the heat from driving, I get up to 8psi difference in just 10-15 degrees change in weather, or while driving.

When the tires are cold, put 35 in 'em and see if it helps.

 

[LibertyTC]

Hub and bearing as one assembly/ Raise tire off ground, ensure tire turns smoothly, and check to see if it is tight by feeling for any sideways or up down looseness. It should be tight. It is easier to do this on a lift, and if you have not had a wheel alignment in a while, they can check this for you before they perform the alignment. Amazing how much better the front end feels with a fresh alignment.
Also by spinning the tire, you can see any sidewall abnormalities/worn or thrown belt by noticing any lumps in sidewalls.
The tires should be inflated /checked cold. I would not exceed your door sticker by more than 4 psi.

 

[hyde]

Thanks, I will try these this weekend on jack. Additionally door sticker is for crappy stock goodyears, the tires I have, are probably rated with lower Temperature rating, hence being affected so much. I like firm ride, so I try to keep them at 36-38, they go down to 32 when it gets colder anyhow.. Although I did get "High Pressure" warning on my Evic a few times.. 44psi! I had to pull over and let some air out..

Anyway, I will report back after checking for abnormalities.

 

[rockymountain]

Thanks, I will try these this weekend on jack. Additionally door sticker is for crappy stock goodyears, the tires I have, are probably rated with lower Temperature rating, hence being affected so much. I like firm ride, so I try to keep them at 36-38, they go down to 32 when it gets colder anyhow.. Although I did get "High Pressure" warning on my Evic a few times.. 44psi! I had to pull over and let some air out..

Anyway, I will report back after checking for abnormalities.

The sticker has nothing to do with what tire brand you have. There aren't different stickers for different tires. Unless I'm mistaken.

 

[Straight6Jeff]

If it started at 75 mph, and working it's way down, and it is in the steering wheel, I would say tire balance. As a tire looses tread, teh balance will change.

 

[moparman]

tie rod ends

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Seconding tie rod ends, after consulting the Magic 8 Ball.

 

[jnaut]

Seconding tie rod ends, after consulting the Magic 8 Ball.

Signs point to yes.