When at speed front-end shakes and the wheel vibrates?

Tiny
JEFF HERMAN
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  • 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
As soon as the car moves the wheel jerks back and forth almost two inches. At speed the front-end shakes and the wheel vibrates. Tires are junk, swapped right and left front, almost seems more pronounced. The outer tie rod ends seem okay. When lifted there is some play when moving the tire side to side. Couldn't really see any movement on the inners. Bearings felt ok, no play in the hub. More shake upon deceleration. I suspect inners. Hope not though.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the tires are coming apart, lift the front of the car and spin the tires to check for any bulges and irregularities. Here is a guide to help you lift the car safely:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
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One of the chords ruptured in the left front tire while I was driving yesterday it must have been. So, it's just a tire issue.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, July 22nd, 2022 AT 2:05 PM
Tiny
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Will do. Always new projects. 2001 Prelude no start. Strong spark in all four. Just getting into it. Stay tuned.
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Friday, July 22nd, 2022 AT 3:54 PM
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Will do! Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 AT 11:13 AM

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