2003 SAAB 9-3 vibration after 70mph

Tiny
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  • 2003 SAAB 9-3
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
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  • 185,000 MILES
I had brake rotors and pads, one control arm and tie rod replaced there where bad. Also had front tires balanced as well. When driving on high way over 70mph I feel a vibration on steering wheel no wobble the sound is not loud tires are good year used but have a lot of tread, the rear tires are worn some tread left a little bald on the edge. So what can I do?
have rear tires replaced, balanced and switch them from front to back?
or can it be axles or wheel bearing? I have read some where that shocks can also cause this vibration
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 AT 6:37 AM

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Tiny
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Was the front end aligned after all the parts were replaced? Try moving front tires to back and see if that helps. Then check wheel bearings and axles.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 AT 8:05 AM
Tiny
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Hi, no front end wasn't aligned after parts were replaced I'll follow up your suggestions an will reply after its done. Thanks
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Hi Hmac today I swapped the tires front to back drove the car and what a difference! But the the vibration still there just a little bit not like before so im guessing problem must have been tires now since the tires a near bald I have to change them balance and align them. So after that will see about the wheel bearing and axles
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
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New tires can make a world of difference
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 AT 3:16 PM

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