Wheel Vibration Problem - HondaClub.com

InitialDerek · 06-04-2007, 01:46 PM

My 98' Accord Coupe EX vibrates at certain speeds. At 50 & 70 MPH the steering wheel vibrates very strongly. at other speeds its not nearly as bad. Could it be a strut problem? I do also hear a sould like something is loose under my driver's side front wheel when driving at low speeds. I took the wheel off myself, but couldn't find anything. A little help, please?

hondomatic · 06-04-2007, 06:22 PM

I would look at getting your tires balanced. That might be the problem, hope that helps.

**EyesofFreedom** · 06-04-2007, 09:36 PM

sounds about right to me...

most times it happens only at certain speeds it is either the balance or an aftermarket rim needs hubcentric rings...and since you didnt mention buying new rims...

even if the tires were balanced recently, recheck them...you can actualy fling off wheel weights...

tho loose sound is hopefully a coincidence...because nine times out of ten a vibration and a loose metal clunking sound is the result of a busted or damaged strut maounting plate...

**dre5491** · 06-04-2007, 10:14 PM

axels maybe? i dont kno much about cars but my friends 94' accord 4 door was havin axel issues and was causing it to shake and vibrate like that... im not 100% sure on that but thats what he said was the only thing rong wit his front end.. it could have been his wheels needed balanced also...ive mainly heard of that comming from cars that need wheels balanced

InitialDerek · 06-05-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by InitialDerek

My 98' Accord Coupe EX vibrates at certain speeds. At 50 & 70 MPH the steering wheel vibrates very strongly. at other speeds its not nearly as bad. Could it be a strut problem? I do also hear a sould like something is loose under my driver's side front wheel when driving at low speeds. I took the wheel off myself, but couldn't find anything. A little help, please?

Thanks guys, this helps alot.

HondaManBaker · 06-08-2007, 07:57 AM

You May also want to look at yoru sway bar end links for the a possible canidate for your lows speed rattling.

Strut mount bad usually will make a heavy clunk sound. And I just found out through my own experiences that if the sway bar end links go bad it makes a rattle noise that sounds like a loose heat shield. Sway bar end links are not to expensive. For the front My 03 accord is a J-spec and was 30 bucks for the front ones

for the shaking its most likely either your front tires out of balance or they are worn out

06-04-2007, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
InitialDerek Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Matthews, North Carolina United States Posts: 7	Wheel Vibration Problem My 98' Accord Coupe EX vibrates at certain speeds. At 50 & 70 MPH the steering wheel vibrates very strongly. at other speeds its not nearly as bad. Could it be a strut problem? I do also hear a sould like something is loose under my driver's side front wheel when driving at low speeds. I took the wheel off myself, but couldn't find anything. A little help, please?

06-04-2007, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
hondomatic Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roxboro, North Carolina United States Posts: 7	I would look at getting your tires balanced. That might be the problem, hope that helps. __________________ Party Like A Rock Star

06-04-2007, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,096	sounds about right to me... most times it happens only at certain speeds it is either the balance or an aftermarket rim needs hubcentric rings...and since you didnt mention buying new rims... even if the tires were balanced recently, recheck them...you can actualy fling off wheel weights... tho loose sound is hopefully a coincidence...because nine times out of ten a vibration and a loose metal clunking sound is the result of a busted or damaged strut maounting plate... __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

06-04-2007, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,167	axels maybe? i dont kno much about cars but my friends 94' accord 4 door was havin axel issues and was causing it to shake and vibrate like that... im not 100% sure on that but thats what he said was the only thing rong wit his front end.. it could have been his wheels needed balanced also...ive mainly heard of that comming from cars that need wheels balanced __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- F/T for 99-00 Civic Si or Integra Project- Honda Soon to Come.

06-08-2007, 07:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
HondaManBaker Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States Posts: 31	You May also want to look at yoru sway bar end links for the a possible canidate for your lows speed rattling. Strut mount bad usually will make a heavy clunk sound. And I just found out through my own experiences that if the sway bar end links go bad it makes a rattle noise that sounds like a loose heat shield. Sway bar end links are not to expensive. For the front My 03 accord is a J-spec and was 30 bucks for the front ones for the shaking its most likely either your front tires out of balance or they are worn out __________________ You cant rush Speed

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