A shaky steering wheel is not just an annoyance; it's a clear sign that something may be amiss with your car. Weâll be looking at the possible causes and of course, the possible solutions to this issue. At the end of this brief post, you will be well-equipped to discern steering wheel issues and know how to solve them.
Understanding Shaky Steering Wheels
It is an indicator: A shaky or vibrating steering wheel is often an early indicator of underlying issues with your vehicle's components or alignment. From your steering wheel you can easily tell when your car is not feeling fine.
Safety Implications: If you cannot control your steering wheel properly, then you also cannot control your car properly. Don't play.
4 Common Causes of Shaky Steering Wheels
Wheel Imbalance: Unevenly distributed weight on your wheels can lead to wheel imbalance, resulting in vibrations through the steering wheel. Like weâve agreed earlier, there are certain problems in your car that you can feel through your steering wheel. One of them is wheel imbalance.
Tire Issues: Damaged or improperly inflated tires can cause steering wheel vibrations, affecting your car's handling and safety. To avoid this, we have a blogpost specially on tires just for you here.
Wheel Misalignment: Poorly aligned wheels can create steering wheel shake, impacting tire wear and overall vehicle performance. We advise our customers to have their tires re-aligned properly 5000-6000 Kilometers and every time you buy a new set of tires.
Brake Problems: Brake issues, such as warped rotors, can induce vibrations when you apply the brakes. Your brakes are very crucial for your safety. Hence, if your steering wheel is shaky, it is definitely a safety hazard.
How to Regain a Smooth Drive
Wheel Alignment and Balancing: Have your wheels balanced to ensure even weight distribution, eliminating vibrations caused by wheel imbalance. As said earlier, every 5-6k Kilometers.
Tire Inspection: The best way to know your tires are in the best condition for use is to inspect them. In our comprehensive services, we ensure a thorough tire inspection of our customersâ vehicles at Mechanic On The Go.
Brake Maintenance: If brake problems are the culprit, have your brakes inspected and serviced by a qualified mechanic from Mechanic On The Go.
Weâll finish this blogpost the same way we started: A shaky steering wheel is not just an annoyance! Itâs a clear sign that there are bigger problems already happening or waiting to happen in your car. For your car needs in Lagos, reach out to us via Whatsapp or book an appointment on the website.
