Wobble/pulse/vibration at speed while driving. - Toyota Yaris Forums

hondajt · 06-01-2015, 01:43 PM

I've got a vibration at 60mph and above that feels like I've got a bent rim or something. My steering wheel doesn't vibrate, but on occasion my pedal does.

How do I determine what the cause is for free or little money? I'm hoping it's a bent rim, because I really want to get better rims.

WeeYari · 06-01-2015, 06:28 PM

Most likely you need some wheel balancing done.

A bent rim will manifest itself at speeds lower than 60. An unbalanced wheel often needs the higher speeds to be really noticeable.

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hondajt · 06-02-2015, 04:53 PM

The dude at tirediscounters says my tires are very unevenly worn, and I noticed at least two of my tires are at the wear indicators. Maybe that has something to do with it?

Rigaud · 06-13-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hondajt

The dude at tirediscounters says my tires are very unevenly worn, and I noticed at least two of my tires are at the wear indicators. Maybe that has something to do with it?

There you go....99.9% chance that's your problem.

Not your engine. lol

33OH · 06-02-2015, 05:44 PM

Could very well be it, I'd purchase an alignment so the uneven wear won't happen again (unless it's due to improper inflation), and then install new tires. Should fix things for you, as well as let you know if any of your wheels happen to be bent.

hondajt · 06-13-2015, 09:26 AM

I'm concerned it's coming from my engine. I notice it only when accelerating or when engine is using the most torque. Could I have bent valves?

hondajt · 06-14-2015, 11:44 AM

Getting new tires is like $500-$600 around here. That's a lot of money for us. Would getting new rims that are wider and new wider tires maybe also help with highway stability?

WeeYari · 06-14-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hondajt

Getting new tires is like $500-$600 around here.

Where is 'around here'? If you live in the continental states you should be able to get quality tires for around $70 each.

Discounttiredirect .com is an excellent source for tires.

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ern-diz · 06-15-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Where is 'around here'? If you live in the continental states you should be able to get quality tires for around $70 each.

Discounttiredirect .com is an excellent source for tires.

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You can get a decent tire for $70 a pop, but for a little more you can get a significantly better tire. I think $500-$600 is a good estimate if you're looking at top shelf tires and considering tax, installation and maintenance/warranty packages.

WeeYari · 06-15-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ern-diz

You can get a decent tire for $70 a pop, but for a little more you can get a significantly better tire. I think $500-$600 is a good estimate if you're looking at top shelf tires and considering tax, installation and maintenance/warranty packages.

I know that, but OP does not sound like a top shelf kind of guy. More the type that just needs to keep it rolling.

ern-diz · 06-16-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

I know that, but OP does not sound like a top shelf kind of guy. More the type that just needs to keep it rolling.

I hear you

Rigaud · 06-15-2015, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondajt

Getting new tires is like $500-$600 around here. That's a lot of money for us. Would getting new rims that are wider and new wider tires maybe also help with highway stability?

Sway bar, first thing to do on these cars!

invader166 · 06-14-2015, 02:05 PM

I would also suggest checking the condition of your brakes and maybe run-out. Just to make sure you don't have any wheel bearing issues.

unadilla66 · 06-22-2015, 03:32 PM

Swap tires front to back and see if the nature of the vibration changes (seems to be coming from somewhere else, gets better/worse, etc)- if it does that indicates unbalanced wheels/tires are the likely culprit.

hondajt · 06-22-2015, 05:36 PM

Thanks. And yeah, I'm just looking for some inexpensive fixes. I went ahead and ordered tires from CostCo, we'll see if that fixes it. I appreciate everyone's feedback!

hondajt · 06-26-2015, 12:27 PM

New tires fixed the problem.

MUSKOKA800 · 06-26-2015, 11:13 PM

Sounds like some tire cowboy hit your fronts with an air gun, over-torqued the lugs and distorted your rotors. Common problem with today's light-weight brake rotors.

06-01-2015, 01:43 PM	#1
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	Wobble/pulse/vibration at speed while driving. I've got a vibration at 60mph and above that feels like I've got a bent rim or something. My steering wheel doesn't vibrate, but on occasion my pedal does. How do I determine what the cause is for free or little money? I'm hoping it's a bent rim, because I really want to get better rims. __________________ Looking for fun!

06-01-2015, 06:28 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Wobble/pulse/vibration at speed while driving. Most likely you need some wheel balancing done. A bent rim will manifest itself at speeds lower than 60. An unbalanced wheel often needs the higher speeds to be really noticeable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

06-02-2015, 04:53 PM	#3
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	The dude at tirediscounters says my tires are very unevenly worn, and I noticed at least two of my tires are at the wear indicators. Maybe that has something to do with it? __________________ Looking for fun!

06-13-2015, 09:26 AM	#6
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	I'm concerned it's coming from my engine. I notice it only when accelerating or when engine is using the most torque. Could I have bent valves? __________________ Looking for fun!

06-14-2015, 11:44 AM	#7
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	Getting new tires is like $500-$600 around here. That's a lot of money for us. Would getting new rims that are wider and new wider tires maybe also help with highway stability? __________________ Looking for fun!

06-02-2015, 05:44 PM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Could very well be it, I'd purchase an alignment so the uneven wear won't happen again (unless it's due to improper inflation), and then install new tires. Should fix things for you, as well as let you know if any of your wheels happen to be bent.

06-14-2015, 02:05 PM	#13
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	I would also suggest checking the condition of your brakes and maybe run-out. Just to make sure you don't have any wheel bearing issues. __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

06-22-2015, 03:32 PM	#14
unadilla66 Drives: '07 3d, '10 3d, '12 3d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: ny Posts: 31	Swap tires front to back and see if the nature of the vibration changes (seems to be coming from somewhere else, gets better/worse, etc)- if it does that indicates unbalanced wheels/tires are the likely culprit.

06-22-2015, 05:36 PM	#15
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	Thanks. And yeah, I'm just looking for some inexpensive fixes. I went ahead and ordered tires from CostCo, we'll see if that fixes it. I appreciate everyone's feedback! __________________ Looking for fun!

06-26-2015, 12:27 PM	#16
hondajt Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Posts: 92	New tires fixed the problem. __________________ Looking for fun!

06-26-2015, 11:13 PM	#17
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Sounds like some tire cowboy hit your fronts with an air gun, over-torqued the lugs and distorted your rotors. Common problem with today's light-weight brake rotors. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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