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My car feels wobbly on the freeway

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Its better now that i have sedan sport shocks and coupe 19s. Some times i feel a little sway, but it doesnt feel like it used to, thats for sure. I used to think my car was driving like, sideways (like the cars with the tweeked frames lol)
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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wannabe go get the whole axle assembly checked out and make sure the main bolt that holds the axle together is tight. Mine got loose and came all the way to the safety pin. I originally though it was my wheel bearing but it turned out to be the nut that holds the axle assembly together right behind the wheel.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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I have a post about this from long ago. I've narrowed it down to either crappy tires, strong cross winds or our OEM sport suspension.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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I replaced my worn out Michelin/Goodyear's recently with Falken 912's and straight line stability is definitely not as good but grip is much better especially in the wet!

It used to feel like it was on rails at high speed, now it feels like it won't hold a straight line without some input - ie. concentration!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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wannabe go get the whole axle assembly checked out and make sure the main bolt that holds the axle together is tight. Mine got loose and came all the way to the safety pin. I originally though it was my wheel bearing but it turned out to be the nut that holds the axle assembly together right behind the wheel.
I just got a 4 wheel balance when i was up north. The trip up was so shaky it drove me nuts. Found a nissan dealer (coincendetaly the dealer that my car came to after auction) and had them do a 4 wheel balance. Car is smooth as a clock now.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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A few months ago, I noticed a similar problem, gradually getting worse. Checked the left side rear wheel and found I could move it laterally by hand. Dealership replaced the axle & wheel bearing...at 48k miles. That took care of it.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Glad you finally got that sorted out, J.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Yes- i have the same FREAKING ISSUE! i got new rear tires, sames ones, michellin pilot sports and now its wobbling back and forth on the freeway AND i am getting an alignment now. if this doesn't work im taking it back to discount tire to re-balance my tires. i am SOOOO annoyed by this ****! What should i put my PSI at?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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My car still does it, like when im going over the center line or somthing, switching lanes, it honestly feels like my car isnt planted to the road (which is what i like)

i think its the tires, but idk. I just want my damn car to be solid, and it does not feel solid.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I have an '05 RWD sedan I had this same problem with the crappy dealer tires (H-rated?). When I switched to my double-sidewall W-rated Avons the wobble went away.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Maybe found cause of puuling to the right issue

after my alignment, the company mentioned i had a cracked bushing that may be causing the slight pull to the right. about 350$ fix i will have to drive it like it is for now until i get my HOPEFUL bailout from Obama
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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did anyone find a solution to this?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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seems like its tires...
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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It was my suspension+tires. But mostly my tires. I drove it this winter a bit with the 17s and it wasnt to bad.

Car rides pretty nice now that i have the new Falken tires on with the 19s.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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The chances are good it's your tires. As tires get worn, they tend to tramline more. If you have wider tires and/or wider aftermarket rims, the issue will be more noticeable. If you're dropped, even more so because the suspension is a little quicker to react. You may also want to check rear toe. Too much toe-in or toe-out can cause some interesting handling issues.
 
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