2004 BMW 530i steering wheel and whole car shakes at 50mph

2004 BMW 530I
82,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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hello, my steering wheel and almost the whole car shakes at speeds greater than 50mph. but it runs smoothly up to 40mph. what might be causing this please?
Apr 21, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Wheels that are out of balance can cause the issue you have here.
Apr 22, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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