My steering wheel shakes/shimmy now at 65 mph and higher. I am completely bone stock and i have 10k miles on her. What do you guys think is going on here. Wheels need balance, something up with the steering??? thanks

 

Re-balance all 4 tires. This should take care of it.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I suppose this wouldnt be covered under my warrenty. Seems a little soon for a wheel balance. I know lately i have hit some decent size pot holes. Could that throw things off? Am i better off taking it to the dealer for the balance? I know of a place that specializes in high end auto's. They did a good job fixing my flat.

 

if you've hit some big potholes...could be a bent rim too. I bent one of mine on a pothole last winter....got the vibrationat high speeds....like you.

 

It could be the wheel's balancing like maximadave suggested or the front rotors are out-of-round/warped. Mine started to do this at ~15k. Dealer resurfaced the rotors and it went away... for 5k miles. Maxima rotors are well known for warping pretty easily.

 

I balance my wheels between 5000-7500 miles. My last set of Nitto NT555's lasted me 45K miles because of rebalancing them this way. Discount Tire has a lifetime balance warranty. Take advantage of it.

 

I have not had much luck with discount tire...i do not like their service very much. I dont think its the rotors. I have not had any problems with high speed braking. I dont get the judder that many people describe. Hey Irish, i was thinking the same thing, i really hope its not a bent rim. I dont feel like replacing a wheel. I suppose i'll start with a wheel balance and I'll have them check everything out. I think I'll bring it to a shop, because i know if i bring it to the dealer they will say there is nothing wrong. thanks fellas.

 

Do they do lowered cars?

 

check ur tire pressure. getta gauge and live with it. if fine, go with balancing/alignment, they'll also check ur rim.