Steering Wheel Shake/Vibrate

NickTurnon · 07-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Hey everyone!

Did some searching, only found brake related wheel vibration issues.

Looking for some advice. When I go over 60-70mph the wheel starts to shake.

This has been going on for a month or so now and I thought it was unbalanced tires but I did those and it still shakes.

My first guess is my hubcentric wheel spacers 20mm, but not sure.

Heres a quick bad quality video for you.

cptspeed · 07-13-2013, 02:28 PM

probably the spacers. did it start after installing them?

NickTurnon · 07-13-2013, 02:31 PM

To be honest, I don't really remember if they were shaking. I didn't do a ton of highway driving so I never really felt it.

Only vibrates at higher speeds & once you hit 90/100 it stops. Probably because you are going to fast to feel those same vibrations

GaleForce · 07-13-2013, 02:37 PM

I would check your spacers first. It's quick and easy. There were other guys that had problem with the ring on the spacers cracking. H&R's I think.

Grindkiezer · 07-13-2013, 02:38 PM

Are they bolt on pacers/adapters? Or stud replacement?

NickTurnon · 07-13-2013, 02:40 PM

Bolt on spacers-

If its not too hot today I will try and remove the wheels and look at the spacers...

Grindkiezer · 07-13-2013, 02:42 PM

They're shaking because they're bolt ons. There's no way to equally torque all lugs

NickTurnon · 07-13-2013, 02:43 PM

See, thats what I was thinking.

Even though I tightened them in a star pattern, still doesnt mean they are perfectly bolted on straight and flush..

GaleForce · 07-13-2013, 02:48 PM

For that matter remove the spacers completely, reinstall the wheels and go for a test drive. It will rule out the spacers if they are the issue.

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

They're shaking because they're bolt ons. There's no way to equally torque all lugs

Please don't spread that bull that its because its bolt on spacers

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

See, thats what I was thinking.

Even though I tightened them in a star pattern, still doesnt mean they are perfectly bolted on straight and flush..

Bolt ons can be 100% fine and safe. And even more safe than stud replacement types as well. There might just be a larger margin for error during install.
My Ichibas have been on for 10-15k and have seen 150MPH with no issues

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

For that matter remove the spacers completely, reinstall the wheels and go for a test drive. It will rule out the spacers if they are the issue.

But

try this first

Grindkiezer · 07-13-2013, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Please don't spread that bull that its because its bolt on spacers

Bolt ons can be 100% fine and safe. And even more safe than stud replacement types as well. There might just be a larger margin for error during install.
My Ichibas have been on for 10-15k and have seen 150MPH with no issues

Never said they were unsafe. I said they're shaking because of them not that he's in danger

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

Never said they were unsafe. I said they're shaking because of them not that he's in danger

Lol, hmmmmm... Ok, I didn't mean to come off like an àsshole either, just bolt ons get a really bad rap, and I hate seeing that when it's 99% of the time an installer error when something does go wrong

Grindkiezer · 07-13-2013, 03:28 PM

I have 20/25mm bolt ons on my car so I'm not trying to hate on bolt ons in general. Just saying that it's "most likely" the source of vibration since his wheels are in alignment

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

I have 20/25mm bolt ons on my car so I'm not trying to hate on bolt ons in general. Just saying that it's "most likely" the source of vibration since his wheels are in alignment

Yessir

07-13-2013, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Steering Wheel Shake/Vibrate Hey everyone! Did some searching, only found brake related wheel vibration issues. Looking for some advice. When I go over 60-70mph the wheel starts to shake. This has been going on for a month or so now and I thought it was unbalanced tires but I did those and it still shakes. My first guess is my hubcentric wheel spacers 20mm, but not sure. Heres a quick bad quality video for you. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build Last edited by NickTurnon; 09-12-2013 at 05:39 PM.

07-13-2013, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	probably the spacers. did it start after installing them? __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

07-13-2013, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	To be honest, I don't really remember if they were shaking. I didn't do a ton of highway driving so I never really felt it. Only vibrates at higher speeds & once you hit 90/100 it stops. Probably because you are going to fast to feel those same vibrations __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

07-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I would check your spacers first. It's quick and easy. There were other guys that had problem with the ring on the spacers cracking. H&R's I think. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

07-13-2013, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	Are they bolt on pacers/adapters? Or stud replacement? __________________ Z

07-13-2013, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Bolt on spacers- If its not too hot today I will try and remove the wheels and look at the spacers... __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

07-13-2013, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	They're shaking because they're bolt ons. There's no way to equally torque all lugs __________________ Z

07-13-2013, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	See, thats what I was thinking. Even though I tightened them in a star pattern, still doesnt mean they are perfectly bolted on straight and flush.. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

07-13-2013, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	For that matter remove the spacers completely, reinstall the wheels and go for a test drive. It will rule out the spacers if they are the issue. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

07-13-2013, 03:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	I have 20/25mm bolt ons on my car so I'm not trying to hate on bolt ons in general. Just saying that it's "most likely" the source of vibration since his wheels are in alignment DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Z

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