What Causes Vibration While Driving a Car?
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Here are the specific reasons for body vibration while driving a car: 1. Wheel balancing issue: A car wheel consists of a tire and a rim. When there's a problem with wheel balancing, it means the wheel isn't in a balanced state during high-speed driving. If the balancing data is incorrect, the wheel's rotation center will deviate, causing vibration. 2. Rim problem: If the car's rims have suffered impacts during previous driving, they may become deformed. This deformation can also cause wheel vibration during driving. 3. Chassis component issues: This typically occurs in vehicles with poor post-accident repairs. The impact from an accident can affect chassis components, leading to vibration as well.
Yesterday when I was driving on the highway, I also felt a slight steering wheel vibration. After researching, I found there could be several reasons for vibrations while driving. The most common is improper tire dynamic balance, especially after tire repairs or hitting curbs. Uneven tire pressure is also crucial – I once experienced body sway when my front left tire was underinflated. Additionally, wheel rim deformation or tire bulges shouldn't be ignored, and aging shock absorbers or loose ball joints in the suspension system can transmit vibrations. If the shaking is severe during braking, it's likely due to warped brake rotors. I recommend first checking tire pressure and tire condition yourself. If that doesn't help, you'll need to visit a shop for wheel alignment and dynamic balancing.
