Clk 320 wheel vibration

[Blackhammer]

Hi all

I have a slight vibration only noticeable above 65ish mph.I had all 4 wheels balanced and was told the right front was the issue. The car is better than it was, however I still get the vibration, no other issues below this speed.

Does this mean I have a buckled wheel, or do I need to have the suspension looked at? The car has a 12 month mot with advisories.

Thanks in advance

 

[DSM10000]

The MOT status is not relevant, you could damage a wheel driving out of the Test centre plus the MOT does not check wheels for balance etc.

It is possible you have a buckled wheel or a tyre that is damaged and no longer round, no amount of balancing will cure this. Start with a local tyre fitters that can fix buckled wheels and ask them to investigate.

 

[PobodY]

Surely a buckled wheel won't balance on a machine?

Also check the bleeding obvious; are the wheel bolts done up? Is there play in the hub? - I thought the hub was shot on my Nissan, but it was as simple as the nut on the drive shaft needed retorquing.

 

[Blackhammer]

Car is booked in at tyre place on Saturday so will see what they come back with

 

[clk320x]

Car is booked in at tyre place on Saturday so will see what they come back with

keep us updated

 

[Blackhammer]

Dropped the car off this morning, same place but different bloke, both front wheels balanced, they didn't charge me again which was bonus.

Took the car the out for a blast the vibration has 99% gone at motorway speeds. Not 100% but I'm not sure if that is down to me being overly sensitive and fussy or the road surface or the tyres

 

[clk320x]

Dropped the car off this morning, same place but different bloke, both front wheels balanced, they didn't charge me again which was bonus.

Took the car the out for a blast the vibration has 99% gone at motorway speeds. Not 100% but I'm not sure if that is down to me being overly sensitive and fussy or the road surface or the tyres

Great news