Is Your Vehicle Shaking?

Have you noticed your vehicle shaking lately? Believe it or not this is a common problem. Eventually, most vehicles shake for a variety of reasons including engine, steering, or brake issues. Your vehicle can also shake and vibrate because of wheel damage, uneven tread wear, tire balance issues, or neglected tire maintenance. This article provides some helpful tips related to correcting tire and wheel vibration.

Reasons Your Vehicle Might be Shaking

Have you noticed your vehicle shaking lately? Believe it or not this is a common problem. Eventually, most vehicles shake for a variety of reasons including engine, steering, or brake issues. Your vehicle can also shake and vibrate because of wheel damage, uneven tread wear, tire balance issues, or neglected tire maintenance. Let’s take a look at simple fixes first. These common tire and wheel issues are fast, easy, and affordable to fix! 

Wheel Damage

You might have hit a curb or went, unknowingly, speeding through a pothole. A variety of unnoticed scenarios can damage your wheels. Wheel damage is a leading cause of vibration in your vehicle. Never ignore a bent wheel. It can cause poor handling leading to traffic accidents and premature wear on your tires. Postle Tire Barn specializes in wheel repair, and can most likely repair a bent wheel. 

Wheel Alignment Issues

Improper wheel alignment can cause your vehicle to pull to one side, reduce fuel efficiency, and cause your tires to wear down unevenly. Wheel alignment involves the calibrations of your wheels and your vehicle’s suspension. By adjusting certain angles, your mechanic can ensure that your wheels and tires are making correct contact with the road’s surface.

Uneven Tire Wear

Without correct contact with the road surface, your tires can wear down at different rates. Uneven tire wear can cause your wheels to become unbalanced and unbalanced wheels will cause your vehicle to shake. This can be difficult to diagnose but a skilled auto mechanic, like those at Postle’s can find the problem in a flash. 

Improper Maintenance

Proper maintenance can prevent most shaking and vibration. Don’t ignore these basic auto and tire maintenance suggestions. They will make your drive smoother, prevent expensive auto repairs down the road, and ensure your tires last.

Other Reasons Your Vehicle Might Be Shaking

On top of what we’ve already mentioned, there are a number of other reasons your vehicle could be shaking.

• Separated Tread
• Lack of Tire Rotation
• Tires/ Wheels Out of Balance 
• Low Tire Pressure
• Uneven Tread Wear
• Tires Out of Round
• Tread Cupping
• Cracks and Bulges

Contact Us

If your vehicle is shaking as you drive down the road, don’t ignore it. Have your vehicle serviced by one of our skilled technicians today. In fact, with a little preventative maintenance you can prevent the shaking all together. Your tires and wheels are not the only causes of vehicle vibrations, but it’s a great place to start. Schedule a maintenance visit with us today!

Postle Tire Barn is a family owned and operated tire and automotive repair shop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We’re located on Jug Factory Road behind McDonalds. We’ve been West Alabama’s number one vibration correction facility for more than 40 years. Contact us today!