Symptoms drivers describe
- Vibration through the steering wheel at a set speed range
- Shaking through the seat or floor rather than the wheel
- Worse after a new tyre or kerb strike
- Vibration that fades again at higher speed
Possible causes
- Wheel or tyre imbalance
- A buckled wheel or damaged tyre belt
- Worn wheel bearings or driveshaft joints
- Worn suspension bushes or arms
- Uneven tyre wear or a flat spot
What you can do
- Note whether you feel it in the wheel or the seat
- Mention the exact speed range it appears at
- Have it checked before long motorway journeys
How we check it in the workshop
We road test to reproduce it, inspect wheels and tyres, check bearings and joints for play, then advise on balancing or repair.
Is it safe to keep driving?
Mild vibration is usually not dangerous, but it can indicate tyre or bearing damage that gets worse — get it looked at.