What Causes Steering Wheel Vibration While Driving?
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There are several reasons for steering wheel vibration during driving: poor tire dynamic balance; wheel hub issues; and vibration caused by resonance. Below are detailed explanations about steering wheel vibration: 1. Poor tire dynamic balance: During driving, if a tire experiences a strong impact in a localized area, it may cause the balance weights to fall off or become damaged, thus affecting the tire's dynamic balance. At high speeds, the driver will feel noticeable vibration in the body and steering wheel, with the vibration becoming more pronounced as speed increases. 2. Wheel hub issues: If the wheel hub has previously suffered an impact, it may become deformed. During subsequent driving, the deformed wheel hub can cause the wheel to vibrate, leading to steering wheel vibration. 3. Vibration caused by resonance: If parts in the engine compartment are not properly installed, are loose, or cause resonance—such as the intake pipe, air filter housing, radiator, headlights, gearshift cables, wiring harnesses, etc.—or if there are loose components or excessive gaps inside the dashboard, normal vehicle vibration can be amplified by resonance. This issue can be resolved by carefully inspecting and resetting the components or by slightly increasing the idle speed to avoid the resonance point.
