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BD 997 · 28th February 2008, 22:06

I'm having a little vibration at the steering wheel at speeds over 50mph... Its not bad but a little noticable. I just had my guy check everything under the car and everything is nice and tight. I had it aligned last month after installing h&r springs. I installed spacers after the alignment. Anyone have any ideas of what it could be? Much appreciated!

T Bone · 28th February 2008, 22:18

If it occurs consistently around the same speed, sounds like your front wheels are out of balance.

Carbon Black · 28th February 2008, 22:20

need a new alignment and also check tire pressure

LJM5 · 28th February 2008, 22:23

Most likely an out of balance front tire. Have them rebalanced, and only on a ride-matching load bearing Hunter balancer. Discount tire uses them if you request, or most other big tire chains. YOu have to ask around or request it.

BD 997 · 28th February 2008, 22:30

ok... so check the balance and alignment...

T Bone · 28th February 2008, 22:37

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Originally Posted by BD 997

ok... so check the balance and alignment...

Dont bother checking the alignment.

You wouldn't have snow or mud in your wheels would you?

M5 Rocks · 28th February 2008, 23:41

I went through this w my e39. i checked balance, pressure, tire wear, rims, and all the other infrastructure btw wheel and car. Turned out i needed new bushings even though a visual inspection suggested they were fine. Good luck!

BD 997 · 29th February 2008, 00:41

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Originally Posted by T Bone

Dont bother checking the alignment.

You wouldn't have snow or mud in your wheels would you?

nope... Happens even right after a wash

BD 997 · 29th February 2008, 00:43

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Originally Posted by M5 Rocks

I went through this w my e39. i checked balance, pressure, tire wear, rims, and all the other infrastructure btw wheel and car. Turned out i needed new bushings even though a visual inspection suggested they were fine. Good luck!

New bushings? I only have 2,450 miles

T Bone · 29th February 2008, 00:47

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Originally Posted by BD 997

nope... Happens even right after a wash

You could have easily knocked off a wheel weight. I would bet mega dollars on your front wheels being out of balance.

Barry Lausch · 29th February 2008, 01:02

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Originally Posted by T Bone

You could have easily knocked off a wheel weight. I would bet mega dollars on your front wheels being out of balance.

+1 Absolutely...........I'll bet a cheeseburger

LI-M5 · 29th February 2008, 01:04

+100000 on the balance issue !!

unfoundhorsepower · 29th February 2008, 01:27

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M5 Rocks Junior Member, warming up (<31 posts) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: chicago View my 2000 black m5 Sales Feedback: (0)	I went through this w my e39. i checked balance, pressure, tire wear, rims, and all the other infrastructure btw wheel and car. Turned out i needed new bushings even though a visual inspection suggested they were fine. Good luck!