Steering Wheel Wobble

1992 BMW 325
211,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KODIAK71
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When I drive at speeds of 50 mph or greater I get a violent shake felt through the steering wheel.

whats the cause of this problem?
Apr 19, 2010 at 4:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Often this is tyre related and may be traced back to a faulty tyre, or a balance problem, i would suggest that you go to your local tyre retailer and get the tyres checked for condition and get a rotate and balance done as this will often fix this type of problem, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 19, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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