What Causes Steering Wheel Vibration When Shifting Gears?

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JadeLee
07/29/25 4:09pm
Reasons for steering wheel vibration when shifting gears: Wheel balance issues: Car wheels consist of tires and rims. When there is a problem with the wheel balance, it means the wheels are not in a balanced state during high-speed driving. If the balance data is incorrect, the wheel's rotational center will shift, causing the wheels to vibrate, which in turn affects the steering wheel. Rim problems: If the car's rims have been impacted during previous driving, causing them to deform. Due to the deformation of the rims, the wheels may vibrate while driving, leading to steering wheel vibration. Chassis component issues: This generally occurs in cars that have been poorly repaired after an accident. Due to the impact of the collision affecting the chassis components, steering wheel vibration may also occur.
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