[michaelalex17]

the vibration is only at 50-60mph. so at 40mph its smooth and at 70mph its smooth. anywhere from 50-60 the steering wheel vibrates. its not just under acceleration like i thought before even if im just cruising at 55mph it vibrates. i dont know if this narrows down what the issue can be. does anyone have any idea what could cause a vibration in the steering wheel at only 50-60mph? thanks


PROBLEM SOLVED

[kirillbmw]

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

the vibration is only at 50-60mph. so at 40mph its smooth and at 70mph its smooth. anywhere from 50-60 the steering wheel vibrates. its not just under acceleration like i thought before even if im just cruising at 55mph it vibrates. i dont know if this narrows down what the issue can be. does anyone have any idea what could cause a vibration in the steering wheel at only 50-60mph? thanks

i had a similar problem it could be anything for me it came down to wheel balancing that fixed the problem also check your bushings.

[JKim89]

i have the same problem and i'm going to get my car serviced this thursday.
but from what i've explained to my service guy, he said it's probably either:
- wheel alignment
- low tire thread on one side/tire
- damaged rims
if not, then i'll let you know.
but i've been searching and it seems one of the above.

[michaelalex17]

i dont think its bushings since its only at 60mph.

[kpxshorty]

wheel balance.

[michaelalex17]

please see new updated thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518912

[Mr.Rnow]

Went to the dealer today told them about that vibration at 40-50 and they did balancing- aligment and problem not fix told me to replaces bushings and somenthing about those 2007 not having a hub..

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

the vibration is only at 50-60mph. so at 40mph its smooth and at 70mph its smooth. anywhere from 50-60 the steering wheel vibrates. its not just under acceleration like i thought before even if im just cruising at 55mph it vibrates. i dont know if this narrows down what the issue can be. does anyone have any idea what could cause a vibration in the steering wheel at only 50-60mph? thanks


PROBLEM SOLVED

[07lilredwagon]

wheel balance (weights may have fallen off of one wheel)
check your tire pressure
Hit any pot holes lately?...(bent rim/alignment)

Bushings?...well, maybe...but I would check the simple stuff first.


JP

[fazman]

This sounds a lot like a wheel baring issue, if its not the wheel alignment/wheel balance.