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Wheel wobble/vibration at 88mph. Why? |
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simonpj |
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Joined: Mar 17 2014
Member No: #1631
Location: Cambridge |
Not a strong vibration, but there. And only really lasts between about 87 and 90 mph - so not an issue that's going to be a significant practical problem. Will it be a wheel balance problem? Or is this kind of thing a tracking or suspension bush issue on the C6? Thanks, Simon |
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C6Dave |
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Member No: #1
Location: Northumberland |
Very strange, are the tyres OK? | ||
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Tjensen |
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Joined: Jul 17 2012
Member No: #954
Location: Bergen |
I had the problem, it was dirt on the inside of the wheels ! | ||
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Rettopian |
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Joined: Feb 13 2013
Member No: #1195
Location: Wiltshire |
Check for ware on the inside shoulders. | ||
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simonpj |
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Joined: Mar 17 2014
Member No: #1631
Location: Cambridge |
Thanks for your replies. The front tyres are different makes - a one year old Goodyear and a new Primewell (not my choice - I bought the car last week with this set up). If dirt or inside shoulder wear might be an issue it sounds as if I should get that checked - and change over to a matching set of front tyres. Best, Simon |
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Jodyone |
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Joined: Mar 24 2013
Member No: #1240
Location: Cornwall |
Every time I've had speed related vibrations it's been tyre wear, usually on the inside shoulders. I know it seems obvious to say, but they really are wide tyres on the C6 and you have to get right in there to see properly! You might be surprised how gone they are. | ||
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Bishop |
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Joined: Apr 16 2012
Member No: #868
Location: Harpenden |
Not wheel-bearings? |
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e3steve |
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Joined: Jan 21 2013
Member No: #1163
Location: Warsash, Hants & Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
Or could be FRIPs (front top & bottom swivels)..... Turn the steering hard-over and check for rust stains emanating from the bottom swivel each side. |
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