RE: Steering Wheel Vibrations

["Ian Lomax" <sfalfisto@xxxxxxxxx>]

> I'm wondering whqt the causes are of steering wheel 
> viberations that occur
> between 60 + 70mph. I suspect wheel balance but shouldn't 
> that get worse
> above 70? The steering is very precise and the tires are only 
> a few years
> old with plenty of tread left.
> 
> Mitch Wolberg
> Denver, CO
> 69 Spider Jr.
> 69 Berlina


Nope, wheel balance will usually get better about 70 mph, it seems you
hit a resonant frequency, then pass through it at higher speeds.
Driveline problems tend to get worse as speed increases.

Cheers,
Ian Lomax
Norcal
71 Spider, 74 GTV, 75 Fetta GT
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