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Minor steering wheel vibration

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by teedubbya, Mar 26, 2018.

  1. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    teedubbya

    teedubbya [OP] I like fat booty

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    Is some minor vibration normal? First tundra.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Lifted?
    What kind of tires?
    Exhaust?
     
  3. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    I dont think that's normal.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    You could try putting air in the tires :notsure:
    I noticed my steering wheel vibrating a little and found that my tires were a little low. Added some air and now it's smooth as butter again :burnrubber:
     
  5. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:33 PM
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    No, not normal. Certain speed?
     
  6. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    Not lifted. Michelin defenders. Stock exhaust. Seems fairly constant at >30mph.

    PSI recommendations? I’ll check that first, of course.

    I only noticed because my watch band was rattling lol
     
  7. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Could be a tire balancing issue
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    When was the last time you have your tires balanced? That's what I would check first.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    teedubbya [OP] I like fat booty

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    Just bought it today, 73k miles. Tires look fairly new. It’s certified so I’d hope they’d have done it, but I reckon I can take it to the dealer and get them to do it.
     
  10. Mar 26, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    You can also try rotating the tires and see if the rear tires work better in the front.
     
  11. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:21 AM
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    Is it constant, or only the first 10-15 minutes of driving? I ask because some of us had noticed minor vibration, but it turned out to be tires 'flat-spotting' from be parked for a while.

    @Law323, a little higher pressure fixed your problem too, didn't it?
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Yes sir Upped my pressure from 30 (don't know why the dealer dropped it that low when I went in for an oil change and rotation) to 40-45. Took care of my situation like a champ.
     
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  13. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:44 AM
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    Good, I thought that had fixed it for you, but me old memory can be foggy sometimes. :) 40ish PSI helped mine too. Tho when it's cold and it's been parked 5-7 days I'll still get a little initial vibration.

    OP, not sure this is even your problem, but it's worth mentioning. Hopefully it's a simple fix for you.
     
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  14. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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    LOL

    Yeah, i've been contemplating getting a small compressor to keep in my truck for those cold days. Even when parked half a day, I'll get some flat spots, probably not as pronounced as 5-7 days!
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    teedubbya [OP] I like fat booty

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    So front PSI is around 33. 275/55/20’s
     
  16. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    That PSI is fine. Sometimes, a tire is not perfected when manufactured. Rotate the tires or look into road force balancing- although that should not be needed with those street tires.
     
  17. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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    teedubbya [OP] I like fat booty

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    Thanks, will do
     

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