Why does my car sway from side to side when i reach 35 mph?

2002 SATURN SL2
92,555 MILES
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JOANNE5
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This just started today. I had two used tires installed on the front yesterday. Not sure if that has anything to do with it. I hold the steering wheel straight but it still sways.
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the whole front end shakes the steering wheel vibrates?The whole car sway left to right?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:27 PM
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JOANNE5
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No, there is no vibration or shaking. I can feel it swaying. I have to hold the steering wheel to keep it in the lane.
Dec 10, 2011 at 12:26 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If you just got some used tires i would suspect the tires.Have you looked at the tires to see if there seperating etc?
Dec 10, 2011 at 12:46 AM
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