Aight, for my next complaint, my 92 DX rides extremely rough above 75 mph. Like 60+ is bad, but 75+ makes me really paranoid b.c I keep thinking a wheel is going to fall off or something.

When it does this, it gets so that the car shakes a little and the steering wheel goes bonkers (still going in a strait line, but shaking violently enough to scare the daylights outta me).

I'm wondering how normal this sounds understanding that this is a little econo car at heart, or what I can do to fix it or perhaps diagnose a problem.

Get a wheel alignment done and check your tires. Maybe that'll solve your problem.

Vibrations and shaking felt in the steering wheel are usually not sign's of needing a front end alignment. Get your tires rebalanced, it sounds like your tires are out of balance or the tire is worn unevenly and needs to be replaced. Good luck.

i had this same problem with a jeep i use to drive. in one of the front tires a steel belt inside the tire had come loose or something of the sort because the tires were balanced and it was aligned but it would shake really bad at around 55+ mph. i switched tires from a different vehicle and the problem went away so it might be the same sort of problem you're having. just a thought

The first thing you should check is your wheel balance. A wheel that lost a weight can do that.

Second thing are you running aftermarket wheels? If you are you could have bent one or two.

It could be a tire - especially if you find a bulge coming out of one. Should be replaced.

Last thing and the most expensive thing is an alignment. When was the last alignment you got?

i honestly think its your tires. In addition to my civic vx rims which are on my car all the time, I have a set of 86 accord rims (seen in sig) which i use when i go dirt roading or to the sierras. My car pulled to the right last time i had those on, but have no problems with my vxers.

I'd say wheel balance, but since it's a civic I'll go with the most popular cause of your steering wheel shaking. I bet you have warped rotors. Usually cause by someone wrenching down to hard when putting the wheels back on.

Go with the cheap wheel balance & then see if the vibration is gone. If not you could have other problems - alignment, warped rotors, bad tires, bent suspension parts, bearings, bent wheels - the list goes on. If the wheel balance does cure than I would have it inspected by someone who knows suspension before dumping $$$$ into uneeded parts/services.

Wheels should be balanced every 15K & rotate.

whoahly replies.

Aight, I just changed my rotors as my first solution. It actually fixed a lot of it while I was slowing down, but apparently I had more things giving me the shake-down.

I wish I could tell if I was wearing my tires unevenly but I have these econo tires that must be made outta sheet metal b.c I have peeled out so many times in these things and I still have so much tread... so any uneven wear would be almost impossible to see.

So get alignment and balancing done in one fell swoop perhaps becaue I bought this car just recently and have no clue when it was last done? Just curious, how much will that dock me ?$?$?

does the car pull to one side when you are driving? can the car drive in a straight line on its own or do you have to constantly correct it? don't do an alignment unless you need it, it is kind of expensive... try getting the tires balanced first

Originally posted by Miataracer
does the car pull to one side when you are driving? can the car drive in a straight line on its own or do you have to constantly correct it? don't do an alignment unless you need it, it is kind of expensive... try getting the tires balanced first
Like I said listen to Miataracer and I, he said right here in his above post that his car was not pulling to one side.
Originally posted by moleodonuts
When it does this, it gets so that the car shakes a little and the steering wheel goes bonkers (still going in a strait line, but shaking violently enough to scare the daylights outta me).
I seriously doubt he needs an alignment.
Originally posted by moleodonuts
whoahly replies.

Aight, I just changed my rotors as my first solution. It actually fixed a lot of it while I was slowing down, but apparently I had more things giving me the shake-down.

I wish I could tell if I was wearing my tires unevenly but I have these econo tires that must be made outta sheet metal b.c I have peeled out so many times in these things and I still have so much tread... so any uneven wear would be almost impossible to see.

So get alignment and balancing done in one fell swoop perhaps becaue I bought this car just recently and have no clue when it was last done? Just curious, how much will that dock me ?$?$?
Try getting your tires balanced first. If the car is in fact not pulling to one side, its definitely the tires.

A vehicle can drive perfectly & still need an alignment.

Where ever you take it for the wheel balance, have them visually inspect the suspension parts. This should be free of charge. One cant visually check if a car needs an alignment - throw it on an alignment rack & you will know.

Originally posted by jackasssi
A vehicle can drive perfectly & still need an alignment.

Where ever you take it for the wheel balance, have them visually inspect the suspension parts. This should be free of charge. One cant visually check if a car needs an alignment - throw it on an alignment rack & you will know.
Why pay extra money for an alignment, when its more likely that its the tires? In most cases if the car is not pulling to one side, and the steering wheel is vibrating, logically it would be the tires. The automobile vibrating could be warped wheels, worn suspension parts, worn drive shafts or warped rotors. But b/c the vibration is mainly in the steering wheel and the car is not pulling to either side. Through deductive reasoning, I'm guessing it has something to do with the tires being worn unevenly, or the tires being out of balance.

Originally posted by jackasssi
Go with the cheap wheel balance & then see if the vibration is gone. If not you could have other problems - alignment, warped rotors, bad tires, bent suspension parts, bearings, bent wheels - the list goes on. If the wheel balance does cure than I would have it inspected by someone who knows suspension before dumping $$$$ into uneeded parts/services.

Wheels should be balanced every 15K & rotate.

cars that are out of alignment dont usually have a vibration . . . .If the cars going to require tires, suspension parts, etc You should it align after the repairs

I knwo this from personal expierence if your car is lowerd at all camber will cause serious vibrations at speeds over 65. Between balanching and camber that has to be your problem. Ive driving cars that have the worst alignment and it doesnt vibrate a bit. Try those two things.

Originally posted by jackasssi


cars that are out of alignment dont usually have a vibration . . . .If the cars going to require tires, suspension parts, etc You should it align after the repairs Which is why he shoulden't worry about an alignment. If he needs an alignment after he changes the tires then he should get one. A yearly alignment is in order for any automobile in my opinion. But it you've already gotten one, don't worry about it just yet. Just balance or replace the tires, this should fix your problem. If further serviceing is in order then deal with it, after you've delt with the tires. Why spend more money when there is no need. I am curious to know how long this vibration has been a problem?

Difinately check your tires, balancing and allignment and stuff

Originally posted by hybridsol
Vibrations and shaking felt in the steering wheel are usually not sign's of needing a front end alignment. Get your tires rebalanced, it sounds like your tires are out of balance or the tire is worn unevenly and needs to be replaced. Good luck.


damn hybridsol.

havent been on here in awhile where you been? beat the crap out of any muscle cars lately? lol. i wanna see more pics of yer beasts.