Car has developed a vibration/shake

[Steffgj]

Morning all,

So yesterday about 10 mins in to a 110mile journey I noticed the car was shaking uncharacteristically. At slow speeds it can only just be felt and I only picked up on it as I drive it everyday but at motorway speeds it is very noticeable. Felt unsafe to drive above 70mph as it was shaking so much.

I'm assuming the problem is to do with wheel alignment but was wondering if anyone had any other ideas?

4 brand new Vredestein Sessanta's went on about 2K miles ago but could this problem come from wheel weights falling off and therefore the wheels needing re-balancing?

The fact that it happened so suddenly is what's confusing me tbh!

 

[pauldazzle]

Get them rebalanced.

 

[john777w]

Wheel balance is the easiest to check, then go from there!

 

[Steffgj]

All sorted with a balance. Apparently the amount of mud on the wheels had thrown them out... awkward! Better invest in a pressure washer!

A little surprised they said it didn't need alignment doing as I've had it over 3 years and it's not once been done!

 

[Mike.M]

Alignment should be checked every year and more so if you have put new tyres on......for peace of mind if anything that there will not be premature wear

 

[vr6gordy]

Gonna say it's a balance problem just read your reply