It’s never fun to feel big vibrations in your car’s steering wheel. If that’s what’s going on in your car, there could be a variety of causes. Clark’s Professional Car Care has these suggestions to help you narrow down the possible cause.
Your Brakes Are Bad
If you’re feeling vibrations in the steering wheel when you apply the brakes, then the issue is likely to be in the brake system itself. You might have warped rotors or even problems with the brake pads. Getting the brakes repaired will correct the steering wheel vibrations if that’s the cause.
There’s a Problem in the Steering System
The problem could also be in the steering system itself. That’s usually where the troubleshooting starts, because the symptom is with the steering wheel. There could be any number of issues with anything from the wheel and the steering column itself to connections deeper in the steering system. It’s also possible you’re having other problems with steering beyond just vibrations.
Or in the Suspension System
Your suspension system could also be part of the problem. The suspension ties into the steering system, so if you’re hearing or feeling other symptoms, like clicking sounds when you turn the car, the problem might just be in the suspension. Ignoring what’s happening just lets the problem get worse.
Your Wheel Alignment Is Off
Wheel alignment is more important for overall performance, both engine and in handling, than most car owners realize. If the alignment is off even a little, that affects how the tires make contact with the road and you may feel that as vibrations in the steering wheel. Eventually, poor alignment can wear the tires down unevenly, and that’s when the vibrations tend to get worse.
Or There Are Other Issues with Your Tires
It’s also possible that there’s more going on with your car’s tires. We already mentioned uneven tread wear, which can also be caused by balance problems. You might also have over- or underinflated tires. Improper tire inflation keeps the tire from properly connecting with the road, which can cause vibrations in the steering wheel.
Vibrations in your car’s steering wheel don’t usually get better on their own. Let Clark’s Professional Car Care in Pascagoula, MS help. Contact us today and we’ll take a closer look at what’s causing your car’s steering wheel to shake. We’ll let you know what needs to happen to get the problem resolved so that you can be safely on your way.
