'95 Maxima shimmy
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'95 Maxima shimmy
I have a 1995 Maxima 6-cylinder with a 5-speed transmission and alloy wheels. I have not had it that long, but after making one highway trip with no observable problems, on subsequent highway trips I have noticed a shimmy above 60-65 mph. The only thing I know that changed was that I reduced the tire pressure after the first highway trip after noticing that all tires were at 40 psi. The maximum for the tires on the car is 44 psi. I reduced the tire pressure to that recommended in the owners manual. Then I noticed the shimmy. Before a later trip I increased the tire pressure to about 37-38 psi. (Front or rear tires require more pressure, can't remember which now, but I looked it up at the time.) The shimmy was still there at the same speed.
I have a good tire gauge, one with a round dial.
What should I do? The Maxima is a nice car, and it is a shame to have to set the cruise control at 60 mph!
Richard
I have a good tire gauge, one with a round dial.
What should I do? The Maxima is a nice car, and it is a shame to have to set the cruise control at 60 mph!
Richard
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Re: '95 Maxima shimmy
Originally posted by thefigure5
I have a 1995 Maxima 6-cylinder with a 5-speed transmission and alloy wheels. I have not had it that long, but after making one highway trip with no observable problems, on subsequent highway trips I have noticed a shimmy above 60-65 mph. The only thing I know that changed was that I reduced the tire pressure after the first highway trip after noticing that all tires were at 40 psi. The maximum for the tires on the car is 44 psi. I reduced the tire pressure to that recommended in the owners manual. Then I noticed the shimmy. Before a later trip I increased the tire pressure to about 37-38 psi. (Front or rear tires require more pressure, can't remember which now, but I looked it up at the time.) The shimmy was still there at the same speed.
I have a good tire gauge, one with a round dial.
What should I do? The Maxima is a nice car, and it is a shame to have to set the cruise control at 60 mph!
Richard
I have a 1995 Maxima 6-cylinder with a 5-speed transmission and alloy wheels. I have not had it that long, but after making one highway trip with no observable problems, on subsequent highway trips I have noticed a shimmy above 60-65 mph. The only thing I know that changed was that I reduced the tire pressure after the first highway trip after noticing that all tires were at 40 psi. The maximum for the tires on the car is 44 psi. I reduced the tire pressure to that recommended in the owners manual. Then I noticed the shimmy. Before a later trip I increased the tire pressure to about 37-38 psi. (Front or rear tires require more pressure, can't remember which now, but I looked it up at the time.) The shimmy was still there at the same speed.
I have a good tire gauge, one with a round dial.
What should I do? The Maxima is a nice car, and it is a shame to have to set the cruise control at 60 mph!
Richard
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Originally posted by NickStam
when was the last time you had an alignment
when was the last time you had an alignment
Get all the wheels/tires rebalanced preferrably on a Hunter roadforce GSP9700 machine (see www.gsp9700.com for locations), and get an alignment--both at a reputable tire specialist or other mechanic shop near you. BTW, maxima's only have front end toe in/out adjustment so don't get a front AND rear alignment if it costs more. Tire/wheel imbalance is the most common cause of shimmy. Hopefully, your tires are still relatively new and the rims are not dented anywhere. You may also swap front/rear tires to try to isolate the bad tire(s). Shimmy in the steering wheel usually suggests that one of the fronts is out of balance. Other than wheels/tires, other parts can be responsible but are more difficult to diagnose: worn wheel bearings, bad tie rod ends, damaged control arms, bad CV jts or axles, etc.
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Originally posted by Mishmosh
Get all the wheels/tires rebalanced preferrably on a Hunter roadforce GSP9700 machine (see www.gsp9700.com for locations), and get an alignment--both at a reputable tire specialist or other mechanic shop near you. BTW, maxima's only have front end toe in/out adjustment so don't get a front AND rear alignment if it costs more. Tire/wheel imbalance is the most common cause of shimmy. Hopefully, your tires are still relatively new and the rims are not dented anywhere. You may also swap front/rear tires to try to isolate the bad tire(s). Shimmy in the steering wheel usually suggests that one of the fronts is out of balance. Other than wheels/tires, other parts can be responsible but are more difficult to diagnose: worn wheel bearings, bad tie rod ends, damaged control arms, bad CV jts or axles, etc.
Get all the wheels/tires rebalanced preferrably on a Hunter roadforce GSP9700 machine (see www.gsp9700.com for locations), and get an alignment--both at a reputable tire specialist or other mechanic shop near you. BTW, maxima's only have front end toe in/out adjustment so don't get a front AND rear alignment if it costs more. Tire/wheel imbalance is the most common cause of shimmy. Hopefully, your tires are still relatively new and the rims are not dented anywhere. You may also swap front/rear tires to try to isolate the bad tire(s). Shimmy in the steering wheel usually suggests that one of the fronts is out of balance. Other than wheels/tires, other parts can be responsible but are more difficult to diagnose: worn wheel bearings, bad tie rod ends, damaged control arms, bad CV jts or axles, etc.
Thanks for the advice. I'll get the tires rotated and balance checked where I get tires. Also aligned.
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