Why does my car shake with new rims?

Normally to do with the tightening of the lug-nuts. A rapid shake could be something as small as needing a balance on one or more wheels (weights can sometimes fall off, due to many factors… Dropping the tire too hard, catching curbs, etc).

Can brand new tires cause vibration?

See The What, Why and How of Wheel Balancing for more information. Still vibrating? An alignment that is even slightly off can easily cause vibration, especially when new tires are first put on the car. New tires have better lateral grip than older tires, and can pick up an alignment vibration much more forcefully.

Can bad suspension cause vibration?

Worn suspension parts and joints Looseness in suspension or steering system components can cause your steering wheel to shake. Excessively worn ball joints or tie rod ends make it impossible to properly align your vehicle.

Why does my car shake when I get to 70 mph?

The shaking is typical of a tire that is out of balance. Tires are balanced with metal weights. Over time, weights can come off. The other possible problem is that one of the tires is damaged and has a cord separation, which could cause the vibration and lead to a tire blowout.

Can rims cause vibrations?

One of the most obvious signs of a bent rim is shakiness and vibration that gets transmitted up the steering column. When a rim is bent and damaged, it will cause your tire to make uneven contact with the surface of the road. In turn, this leads to “shakiness” and vibration when you’re driving.

Does your car shake when you need new tires?

Although some mild vibrations when driving can be normal, significant vibrations indicate something is wrong. Those vibrations resonate through the car, causing it to shake. Fortunately, tires or wheels are the most likely cause of vibrations, and those are easily repaired or replaced by your repair shop.

Why is my car shaking at 70 mph?

Problems with inner CV joints will usually occur under hard acceleration and heavy load. Depending on how bad it is, it could manifest as a minor vibration or violent shaking. So, if your car shakes when driving over 70 mph and your tires check out, then you might have worn CV joints or a worse powertrain problem.