Steering Wheel Shake When It Rains
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I get some steering wheel shake and vibration when it rains hard (highway driving) but when its dry, I hqave no problems at all.
What gives?
If it was a tire balance issue, I would expect it to vibrate/shake ain all conditions and not just when it rains hard.
Your opinions/ ideas are much appreciated.
Ted
What gives?
If it was a tire balance issue, I would expect it to vibrate/shake ain all conditions and not just when it rains hard.
Your opinions/ ideas are much appreciated.
Ted
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Do you have 3 piece wheels? What does the inner part of your wheels look like behind the spokes? If there's any cupping to the inner portion at all, water will collect in there and throw off the balance. You can stop and mop out the water with a towel to relieve it temporarily. It doesn't rain much here in CA, so I just accept it when it happens.
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Thanks guys - you hit the nail right onthe head!!!!!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I knew the experts on CL would have an answer.
Yes, I do have 3-piece wheels and I believe what you're saying is absolutely correct.
Thanks.
Ted
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I knew the experts on CL would have an answer.
Yes, I do have 3-piece wheels and I believe what you're saying is absolutely correct.
Thanks.
Ted
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I was about to post the same subject about steering wheel/front end wobble in heavy rain to see how many others have the same problem.
I, too, have 3-pc wheels. I believe that we need a "sticky" in the forum to advise members of this problem with 2 and 3 piece wheels. It is not a mis-manufacturing issue by the wheel vendor at all. It is a result of the construction design required for reverse rim wheels. Otherwise, I am very pleased with my wheels.
There is an aftermarket solution for this. I have a product from TPMS Solutions out of Anaheim, CA for a water diverter product for the "TPMS SOLUTION REVERSE LIP WATER DIVERTER", but have not installed them yet. The concept sounds right.
When I finally get the time to install these and then it rains hard again in North Texas (could be a while!), I'll report back.
I, too, have 3-pc wheels. I believe that we need a "sticky" in the forum to advise members of this problem with 2 and 3 piece wheels. It is not a mis-manufacturing issue by the wheel vendor at all. It is a result of the construction design required for reverse rim wheels. Otherwise, I am very pleased with my wheels.
There is an aftermarket solution for this. I have a product from TPMS Solutions out of Anaheim, CA for a water diverter product for the "TPMS SOLUTION REVERSE LIP WATER DIVERTER", but have not installed them yet. The concept sounds right.
When I finally get the time to install these and then it rains hard again in North Texas (could be a while!), I'll report back.
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Well, I had the Water Diverters installed on my SC430 on Fri at Discount Tires. They had a good technician who knew his stuff. Now all I have to do is wait for it to rain hard to see if they work. Waiting.... waiting..... waiting...