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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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I'm new to this but am eager to learn, since I plan to fix up my 2001 civic. I've been a bit negligent.

Wgen driving, the steering wheel shakes between 50-60 mph. Thought it might be low tire pressure but that didnt fix it.

Any ideas?
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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It may be you have one or more tires out of balance.
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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A tire that is not round will also do that. You can test that yourself by driving very slowly on a perfectly flat surface. Hold the steering wheel loosely and see if there is any "once around" wobbling back and forth.
 
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