What are the symptoms of a warped wheel hub?
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The symptoms of a warped wheel hub are as follows: 1. The vehicle pulls to one side while driving. 2. Severe shaking of the body and steering wheel, with the intensity increasing as the speed rises. 3. A warped wheel hub can also cause significant impact on the chassis suspension, and in severe cases, it can lead to deformation or even breakage of the suspension control arms. The solutions for a warped wheel hub are as follows: Since most car wheel hubs today are made of aluminum alloy, once the wheel hub is warped, it is extremely difficult to repair. Even if repaired, the wheel hub cannot return to its optimal factory condition. Therefore, it is generally recommended to replace the wheel hub directly if it becomes warped.
I've been driving for over a decade and have experienced wheel rim deformation. The most obvious symptom is that once the speed exceeds 70 km/h, the steering wheel shakes like a vibrating phone, making your palms numb if held for too long. The car body also constantly vibrates as if equipped with a massage seat, with rear passengers often complaining of dizziness. Once on the highway, I noticed severe wear on the inner side of the tire, and upon inspection, it turned out to be caused by uneven force distribution due to the wheel rim being out of round. Delaying repairs for such issues is most damaging to the suspension system, and you'll hear clunking noises when going over speed bumps. It's advisable to address it early; replacing a new wheel rim plus labor costs only a few hundred bucks.