Steering vibration

Hey guys another question, can worn struts cause a steering vibration, it doesnt do it all the time and its worse on certain roads, starts around 60mph. I just had an alignment done then got new wheels and tires but the overall height of my wheels & tires didnt change but it is a lower profile tire with more wheel. Any thoughts?

Was the vibration there before the new wheels and tires? How low of a profile did you go with? The lower profile and stiffer sidewall will transmit more road imperfections into the steering/suspension.

Typically these speed-related vibrations are due to wheel/tire balance or separated belts in radial tires. Struts and shocks can cause a vibration at speed, but often it won't be a periodic vibration but rather a random vibration after hitting expansion joints or potholes.

-Rod

It was there before but when I took it to have it aligned and the old tires rebalanced they told me I had 3 bent wheels, I thought thats what was causing my shake so thats when I bought the new wheels and tires. Its still there but not near as bad as it was. Im runin an 18 inch wheel with a with p225/40/18 tire.

Okay, that wheel and tire size shouldn't be too terrible. It will still yield a harsher ride than OEM, but not as bad as I was expecting (like a 20 inch wheel and aspect ratio of 30 or so). You may try moving the tires front to rear and seeing if the vibration changes, such as no longer a vibrating steering wheel (or doesn't vibrate as badly) but more vibration in the car itself. If that happens, then I think you're back to a wheel balance issue or separated belt.

If moving from front to rear has absolutely no impact, then you need to make absolutely sure there are no loose suspension parts. The alignment technician should have done that as part of the initial runout.

-Rod

Re: Steering vibration

Check CV axles

Raj

hey guys thanks again for the info, Ill let you know what happens.

Re: Steering vibration

Check CV axles

Raj

Welcome to the forum!

The Lincoln LS is a rear wheel drive car, there are not CV axles in the front to affect the steering.

-Rod