99 metro uneasy on highway

[farixrc]

Just bought the car. It is a 99 1.3 with an auto tranny. Has new tires on it also, but at highway speeds it feels a little bit uneay. Like I am driving in a wind storm. Is this common with these small cars or is there something that I can look to for fixing this problem? Thanks a lot in advance.

[91Caprice9c1]

If you have P155 width tires on there, you might consider going to P175. Also check your shocks and have the car aligned.

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-MechanicMatt

[Woodie83]

There are many things it could be, mostly worn out suspension or steering components. Take it to a good alignment shop and tell them it feels unstable, they'll check everything before doing the alignment.

[spy1309]

Now depends at what speeds it feels uneasy, if you feel that at over 65 mph it is normal, the car sits preatty tall while the car does not have a wide stance, plus alot of air goes under the car at that speed creating a small lifting effect, and don't foget that the car does not weight to much.

[idmetro]

Start with the easy stuff first: Check tire pressure, is it at spec? Are all the tires evenly inflated? Check tire sizes/types - you and I might not mix and match but I've bought cars where people did and had them behave slightly strange until I got things matched up. Hopefully it will be something simple!

[Johnny Mullet]

Then check and see if the rear swaybar mount is broken and inspect the front of the car for rusted frame areas where the steering rods go through.

[farixrc]

Thanks a lot for all of the replies. I will definatly start checking those things out. Thanks again.
Jesse

[RidingOnRailz]

Correct TP(That's TIRE PRESSURE not toilet paper!) for all 1999 Metros is 32psi cold, front and rear.