Branch 1
Antwerpen / Merksem
Bredabaan 1052170 Merksem
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:30 Sat 10:00–17:00
Brakes, steering and handling
Steering wheel vibrates while driving
A steering wheel that vibrates often comes from the wheels and tyres, for example because the wheels are unbalanced. The suspension or brakes can also play a part. Notice when it happens: all the time, at certain speeds, or only when braking.
Recognisable signs
What you may notice.
- The steering wheel vibrates mainly at a certain speed and calms down above or below it
- The vibration is in the steering wheel or the seat, or both
- There is also a thumping or humming noise
- The tyres wear unevenly
- The vibration began after a tyre change or a pothole
Possible causes
What may be behind it.
These are possibilities, not a diagnosis. A technician identifies which cause fits your car after checking it.
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Unbalanced wheels
Small differences in weight make the wheel turn unevenly. That causes vibrations, especially at higher speeds. Balancing corrects this.
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A damaged tyre or wheel rim
A bulge in the tyre, a bent rim or a badly fitted tyre can cause shaking.
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Uneven tyre wear
A worn or unevenly worn tyre can vibrate and make noise.
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Wear in the suspension or steering
Play in bearings, track rod ends or bushes can pass vibrations on to the steering wheel.
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The brakes
If the vibration happens mainly while braking, the brake discs may be the cause.
Keep driving?
Can I keep driving with this?
With a slight vibration you can in many cases keep driving carefully until your appointment, preferably without high speeds. With strong vibrations, steering that feels unsteady or suspicious noises, it is safer to stop and ask for help.
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At WeFix
What WeFix can check.
This is what our technicians can look at to find the cause.
- Checking the wheels and tyres for damage and wear pattern
- Balancing the wheels
- Inspecting the suspension, bearings and steering links
- Assessing the brakes if the vibration happens when braking
If we find something, you hear it first. We only repair after your approval.
Services
Related services.
This is where WeFix Auto’s can help with this symptom.
Branches
Call or drop by.
Not sure, or is it urgent? Call the branch near you and describe what you notice.
2170 Merksem
Branch 2
Brasschaat
Bredabaan 7372930 Brasschaat
Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00 Sat 09:00–12:00
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Related problems.
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Tyres wearing unevenly
If a tyre wears more on the inside, the outside or in the middle, that says something about the cause. Pressure that is too low or too high, the position of the wheels and wear in the suspension often come into it. The sooner you spot it, the better the chance of saving the tyre. Read the explanation -
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Car pulls to the left or right
A car that drifts to one side without you steering it rarely has just one possible cause. Tyre pressure, wear, brakes and suspension can all play a part. It helps to know whether it happens when driving straight, when braking or when accelerating. Read the explanation -
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Car vibrates when braking
A vibration that only occurs while braking often points to the brakes themselves, for example brake discs that are no longer smooth and even. The suspension or wheels can also play a part, so it is worth checking the whole chain. Read the explanation
Have your car checked.
Request a no-obligation quote or call a branch. You hear what we find first.
Please note: This explanation is general information and does not replace a technical diagnosis. The cause can only be established after your car has been checked. If you are worried about your safety, stop and ask for professional help.