FAQs

Poor wheel alignment can contribute to steering wheel vibration by causing uneven tyre wear and instability through the steering system. While wheel balancing is usually the primary cause of steering wheel shake at higher speeds, alignment problems can make the issue worse over time.

It can be. Potholes can damage tyres, bend alloy wheels, affect wheel alignment or place stress on suspension components. If steering wheel vibration develops after hitting a pothole, the vehicle should be inspected to check for tyre, wheel or steering damage.

Steering wheel shake at motorway speeds is commonly caused by wheel balancing issues, uneven tyre wear, damaged tyres or worn suspension components. The vibration often becomes most noticeable around 60–70mph because wheel rotation speeds amplify small imbalances that are less noticeable at lower speeds.