[FX45] Steering Wheel Shake?

[jlangz]

I haven't driven an SUV or crossover in a long time. Is it typical for the steering wheel to shake a bit when cruising at 50+?

[gto]

No it's not. How old are your tires? & may need alignment

[jumbosrule]

Lots of threads about this. Do a couple searches.

Most likely it is your rotors, but definitely check alignment first.

[jbaker1121]

alightment and tire balancing

then you'll be good to go

if it shakes when braking hard, its your rotors

[MTN FX]

see these--
http://www.infinitiscene.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=7505
http://www.infinitiscene.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=7088
http://www.infinitiscene.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=7681

[jlangz]

Thanks guys. That makes sense. I do have a bit of a rattle sound coming from the front/right wheel when I go over a really uneven road too. Does this sound like anything specific?

[MTN FX]

lug nuts loose?
wheel hub bearings?

[gto]

blown head gasket or crack'd block?

[Chedman13]

bad alignment can cause vibrations? If so, this is good to know because I thought it was primarily rotor/wheel balance.

I thought alignment was more pulling to left/right/uneven tire wear.

[jlangz]

I don't know guys. It doesn't shake when I hit the brakes hard or soft. The rattle sound does come from the right/front wheel. You guys think it may be a hub?

[MTN FX]

Originally Posted by gto

blown head gasket or crack'd block?

[jbaker1121]

Originally Posted by Chedman13

bad alignment can cause vibrations? If so, this is good to know because I thought it was primarily rotor/wheel balance.

I thought alignment was more pulling to left/right/uneven tire wear.

Originally Posted by jlangz

I don't know guys. It doesn't shake when I hit the brakes hard or soft. The rattle sound does come from the right/front wheel. You guys think it may be a hub?

check the wheel's balance and the alignment.

[gto]

[jlangz]

Thanks a lot guys. The tires were brand new when I bought the car a week ago, so maybe the stealership cheaped out and didn't do an alignment. I will let you know what I find out.

[jbaker1121]

Originally Posted by jlangz

Thanks a lot guys. The tires were brand new when I bought the car a week ago, so maybe the stealership cheaped out and didn't do an alignment. I will let you know what I find out.

its possible they threw tires on and didnt rebalance the wheel or anything...
so yeah, find out

[GJBenn85]

These cars are EXTREMELY sensitive to imbalance. I fought a vibrating steering wheel for over a year before finding a shop that could properly balance, though I still deal with occasional vibration from road imperfections.

[jlangz]

Besides some balance issues, does anyone have a clue what the rattle sound might be in my right/front wheel? Someone said a cracked engine block but I can't imagine.

[PELON]

I would check the hub centric rings especially if wheels were recently off, probably need replacing.Also is inexspensive so would try first.

[jlangz]

Would I need hubcentric rings for stock wheels?

[fxlr8]

Originally Posted by jlangz

Would I need hubcentric rings for stock wheels?

nope,

Try getting them rebalanced, you can also first try rotating the rears to the front to see if the shake goes away.