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#454 of 487 steering shimmy by ssens Oct 12, 2008 (5:16 am)
I recently bought a '08 4-door Si and after 2 weeks and 500miles, later i started noticing a shimmy in the steering and possibly a subtle shimmy in the cabin . I do a lot of highway driving and this kicks in after 50mph and is consistent. Anyone seen this problem or is this a known issue? I am taking the car to the dealership next week, but doubt they would be of any help. Any suggestion is appreciated? Replies to this message: cz75 (Oct 13, 2008 9:09 am) ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:19 am) cz75 (Oct 15, 2008 8:29 am) tayl0rd (Oct 14, 2008 9:38 am) ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:26 am) tayl0rd (Oct 15, 2008 5:41 am) and 1 more... steve155 (Oct 15, 2008 5:48 pm) cz75 (Oct 17, 2008 5:10 pm)
#455 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [ssens] by cz75 Oct 13, 2008 (9:09 am)
Replying to: ssens (Oct 12, 2008 5:16 am) Alignment issue or bad tire, perhaps? Replies to this message: ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:19 am) cz75 (Oct 15, 2008 8:29 am)
#456 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [ssens] by tayl0rd Oct 14, 2008 (9:38 am)
Replying to: ssens (Oct 12, 2008 5:16 am) Sounds like cupped tire(s). Not a big deal, but unlikely that the dealer will replace them without a fight. Or could just need rebalancing; you may have thrown a weight. Replies to this message: ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:26 am) tayl0rd (Oct 15, 2008 5:41 am) ssens (Oct 15, 2008 6:04 am) steve155 (Oct 15, 2008 5:48 pm) cz75 (Oct 17, 2008 5:10 pm)
#457 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [cz75] by ssens Oct 15, 2008 (4:19 am)
Replying to: cz75 (Oct 13, 2008 9:09 am) Can a new car have alignment issue or bad tires? Dont they check all that before they pass the car at the factory? Replies to this message: cz75 (Oct 15, 2008 8:29 am)
#458 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [tayl0rd] by ssens Oct 15, 2008 (4:26 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 14, 2008 9:38 am) Can i be having cupped tires within 500 miles? I hear you about the dealer, they normally try to steer clear of such things. Also, this might be a basic question but i am new at this, what do you mean when you say i might have thrown a weight? Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Oct 15, 2008 5:41 am) ssens (Oct 15, 2008 6:04 am)
#459 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [ssens] by tayl0rd Oct 15, 2008 (5:41 am)
Replying to: ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:26 am) Yes, you can have cupped tires within 500 miles, especially if you're an aggressive driver. I imagine it's safe to say you probably drive aggressively; otherwise, why'd you by an Si and not a regular Civic? When I say "thrown a weight," I mean exactly that. One (or more) of the little balancing weights may have been flung off the wheel(s). It's not a very common thing to happen, but it can happen and is nothing to panic or lose faith in the car over. An improperly balanced or misaligned wheel can also cause cupping in the tire. Just take it to the dealer and have them check things out. Replies to this message: ssens (Oct 15, 2008 6:04 am)
#460 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [tayl0rd] by ssens Oct 15, 2008 (6:04 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 15, 2008 5:41 am) I agree i am an agressive driver but i have been conservative on the Si as i didnt want to push the car for the first 1000miles. Good to know it can still some issues like you mentioned above, right out of the dealership. Lets see what the dealer says.
#461 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [ssens] by cz75 Oct 15, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: ssens (Oct 15, 2008 4:19 am) Yes. Some tire problems are hard to tell or can be induced in very little driving. The alignment was set at the factory, but not with utmost precision and don't forget it had to be shipped, including loading and off-loading, so there's opportunity for alignment to be lost and the dealer is unlikely to spend the time and money checking it.
#462 of 487 Re: steering shimmy [tayl0rd] by steve155 Oct 15, 2008 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 14, 2008 9:38 am) Does anyone have a major problem in the snow with the SI? Last year I lost control with no brakes with only about one inch of fairly dry snow, it was ridiculous?! Does anyone know if snow tires or some kind of winter tires are available? Is it me or is the traction terrible in the winter? Replies to this message: cz75 (Oct 17, 2008 5:10 pm)
#463 of 487 Snow Tires by nyccarguy Oct 16, 2008 (7:38 pm)
It doesn't matter if your car is fwd, rwd, or awd, the tires are the ONLY part of your car that touvh the road. I'd suggest switching to 4 dedicated winter wheels & tires for use in the winter months. I run a set of 4 Michelin Arctic Alpin PA2s (15" -1) on my '01 Prelude Type SH and there is NO WHERE my prelude won't go in the snow. You'll see a dramatic difference in winter driving performance.

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