1999 Hyundai Tiburon Steering Wheel Shake

1999 HYUNDAI

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I have a 99 tib (manual) with about 64,000 miles on it. A week ago I had to replace the front right tire and since then, my steering wheel shakes when I get to 60+mph. It seems to shake every 30 seconds or so (it doesnt shake continously) and I don't notice it when Im not on the freeway. I thought it might be the tire pressure, but that seems to be ok. Any ideas? Also, Hyundai suggests to replace the timing belt after 60,000miles...could that be it?

Mar 9, 2006 at 9:58 AM

2CARPRO JACK

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First always replace tires in sets (both front or both rear). sounds like it could be a balance issue . No the timing belt wont do that but it is something that should not be neglected or ignored

Apr 6, 2006 at 10:26 AM

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Have the tires checked for balance and replace tires in pairs (both front or both rear) rather than a single tire. The timing belt will not cause the steering shake, but it should still be serviced on schedule and not neglected.

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Owner of a 1999 Hyundai Tiburon with about 64,000 miles reports intermittent steering-wheel shake above 60 mph after replacing the front right tire. Tire pressure appears normal, and the owner asked whether a due timing belt could be the cause. The expert said tires should be replaced in sets and that the symptom sounds like a balance issue. The timing belt would not cause the shake but should not be neglected.

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