Tire wobble! - Honda Prelude Forum

dallgire · 12-14-2011, 05:09 PM

Alright guys another problem! I know ive asked A LOT of questions lately but im just trying to get everything fixed while i have the time! Couldnt find anything on it with similar causes! Anyway when im on the interstate and i hit a pretty good bump my wheel wobbles and i can feel its comming from the actual tire! Usually around speeds of 55-75 mph! Thanks again guys!

P.S. This does not occur at city speeds 10-45 mph! Thanks!

Rycon · 12-14-2011, 06:18 PM

Go to a tire shop and get it inspected.

minilogoguy18 · 12-14-2011, 08:38 PM

Tire shops=fail

You're just going to have to thoroughly go over the suspension for that wheel, shake and move everything with your hand with the wheel off.

Kronn 98SH · 12-14-2011, 10:08 PM

K.I.S.S.

1. Check to make sure the lug nuts aren't loose.
2. Check the tire for deformities.
3. Have the tire balanced.
4. Begin looking at suspension.

dallgire · 12-15-2011, 04:04 AM

thanks Rycon! Why do you bother? Anyway, front tires are pretty new. Car was lowered about 4-5 months ago on KYB struts and tein springs so all that is new. Can bad ball joints cause that?

my97lude · 12-15-2011, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dallgire

thanks Rycon! Why do you bother? Anyway, front tires are pretty new. Car was lowered about 4-5 months ago on KYB struts and tein springs so all that is new. Can bad ball joints cause that?

Ball Joints can definitely cause that.
The kid I bought mine off of had complained of the same issue... he thought it was a loose tie rod, but it ended up being a lower ball joint that the cotter pin came out of the castle nut, the castle nut had loosened up over time with OVER an inch of play and the ball joint was about 3 bumps from failure. Luckily for him, the nut and threads were rusty, so the nut never came off causing catastrophic failure.
Anytime he hit a bump, the joint would pop out and allow the wheel to become loose and "flap" around. Should make an awful knock when that happens.

It is possible that when the struts and springs were installed, that either the joints may have been damaged (it happens, especially if they were already worn or damaged), or may not have been seated and tightened properly when re-installed. Make sure everything is still tight and that all the cotter pins are still in.

Check the play in all your ball joints and the tie rod ends before you go any further with that or you could be looking for a new prelude after you lose your wheel under your car after the next big bump.

my97lude · 12-15-2011, 07:37 AM

Anytime I've ever done work to my vehicles that required removal of the ball joints, I've gone ahead and replaced them at the same time if they were older. Easy while it was all apart and you don't have to worry about it later if there is any question as to whether or not it is still good/safe.

dallgire · 12-15-2011, 08:37 AM

my97lude thanks man! The lower ball joints are torqued to the correct spec and i know they are right as i just did my passenger axle a few weeks ago! Wobbling has been going on since i got the car about 10 months ago! Only problem was that when i was re-seating the ball joint on that side i noticed it was oily and kinda flat like a pancake and dry rotted! Guess i will go here first seeing as it will be the easiest and needs to happen anyway! Thanks again man!

Rycon · 12-15-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dallgire

thanks Rycon! Why do you bother?

Lol because you obviously couldn't put it together to inspect it yourself first.

dallgire · 12-16-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rycon

Lol because you obviously couldn't put it together to inspect it yourself first.

Isnt this a forum to get help and give help and talk about Ludes? Maybe i came to the wrong place! But then again it seems youre the only one with a problem when people ask questions!

dallgire · 12-16-2011, 05:39 AM

"Please for the love of god tell me that was a joke..

I'm no grammar nazi.. but holy ****.."

"If you cant speak English, join a forum in your language. Stop posting new topics in existing threads."

"Yeahh mmk..

1. This wasn't worth bringing back a 10 month old thread.

2. Nobody cares about you 'seeing other ricers'.. which I can only guess you mean street racing with them.. "

"Ooof.. rice cannon and a terrible body kit on an otherwise ok looking lude."

SOOOO seems you rag on people a lot huh? If you dont have anything to contribute to any of my/others threads then please "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD" GTFO!

Rycon · 12-16-2011, 02:46 PM

Just call em like I see em. If you don't like it, gtfo.

my97lude · 12-17-2011, 12:13 AM

DallGire:
Keep me updated on whether or not the ball joint replacement does the trick... it did on mine.
Also, while you are in there, check the bushings on the control arms and make sure there is no play.

dallgire · 12-17-2011, 07:43 AM

Ok i will bro! thanks man! Probably wont happen till next week sometime both kids are sick as hell!