Corsa_Joel
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When im driving my 1.2 8v 95 B at around 65-75mph on the motorway the steering wheel shakes like mad and have to either drop down to 60mph or go up to roughly 80mph ( Before speeding comments are made I went up to 80 to see if it stopped ).
Had the wheels balanced and alligned and that hasn't made a difference, got a long motorway journey this week and was wondering if there was anything I could check / get sorted before this?
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by Corsa_Joel]
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Fro
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Checked tyre pressures?
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Corsa_Joel
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Yeah all fine mate.
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Ash5
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the same happens on my car i have been told it could be the tracking or warped disks or a buckled alloy
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andyc1234
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spigot rings?
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andyc1234
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you got standard wheels on or aftermarket ones.
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SR91
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This happened to me after I hit a kerb in the snow... So I sold my car thus, not my problem
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saj_123
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quote: Originally posted by ash10
the same happens on my car i have been told it could be the tracking or warped disks or a buckled alloy
This happened to my mums car got the brakes changed and now its fine.
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Richardhhha
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best bet, swap the front wheels to the back and see if it keeps doing it if not then its the wheels..
if its still doing it then whip the front disks off (which doesnt take long at all) and place them on a flat serface and check for them being warped
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Corsa_Joel
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quote: Originally posted by andyc1234
you got standard wheels on or aftermarket ones.
Aftermarket ones. I have been told I haven't got sprigot rings and that could be the problem.
I really have no idea and need to take it to a garage but worried i'll get charged a stupid amount for a small fix!
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M666TT C
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If you have aftermarket wheels then your problem is most likely with the spigot rings.. or lack of!!
as the wheel will not be sitting on the hub itself.. just bolted around...
all you need is to get yourself some spigot rings.. and put them on..
is a simple fix! 
just find out what make the wheels are on the car...
google them to find out the centre bore...
and then google a company that supplies spiggot rings 
thank you please
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andyc1234
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get some and it will be cured. halfords should be able to get them or motorworld depends what make they are just go ask. i think a set cost me 8 quid
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Corsa_Joel
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Thanks for your help lads will get onto that now 
Is it dangerous to drive without them at all? I will get it sorted as its annoying as fuck but ive gotta go on the motorway this evening.
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Slammed_Corsa
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spiggot rings probably then mate
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by Slammed_Corsa]
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Stokie Dave
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Wheels balanced? Seems the speed wheel wobble happens then you can "drive through" it at higher speeds.
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M666TT C
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Joel
Had the wheels balanced and alligned and that hasn't made a difference, got a long motorway journey this week and was wondering if there was anything I could check / get sorted before this?
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by Corsa_Joel]

[Edited on 25-02-2009 by M666TT C]
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lee_dodd
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it is buckled or incorrectly balanced wheels, had this problem on my van
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M666TT C
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quote: Originally posted by lee_dodd
it is buckled or incorrectly balanced wheels, had this problem on my van
HE HAS NO SPIGOT RINGS!!!
THAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM!! HE ALREADY SAID THAT HE HAS HAD THE BALANCED AND ALIGNED!
Please read the thread before making stupid arse comments
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Corsa_Joel
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Thanks for the input anyway
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M666TT C
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any update on this mate? lol
you found out what wheels are on the car???
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lil_g
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They're fox racing wheels.
15" Multispoke evo 3 (I think?)
Been trying to find a centre bore for them but nothing's come up so far
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Ash5
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i got some spigot rings from motor world today only 8 quid for 4 but to big so i will have to go swap them for some smaller ones
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