hi all,

i have a Hyundai coupe '99, 2.0L. CAT D.

i have a problem, whenever i go 70mph and 3.5rpm the steering wheel vibrates so violently its a struggle to hold it, at a higher speed or rpm its smooth and lower speed or rpm its smooth.

my old 1.2L use to vibrate alot at bout 80mph because that was its top speed but this hyundai should make almost 125mph.

ive had numerous wheel checks such as balance, tyre pressure, tyre wear, alignment, tracking etc etc, all still with no improvement.

was just seeing if anyone has had similar problem/ knew a fix or what to check.

thanks

 

what worries me here is that you say "the steering wheel vibrates so violently its a struggle to hold it". thats a pretty major safety concern, but good to see you're trying to get it figured out.

provided the wheel balancing, alignment and tire inspection was done right rule that out for now. next step i'd give the entire suspension a thurough inspection. ball joints, linkages, etc.

beyond that, its hard to say without being there and hearing/feeling it...almost wonder if its a transmission problem? doubt it but hard to say.

 

Must have been hitting the giant pot holes or sledding onto the curb on wet road. You may need to check the rim(s)....