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Why Does My Car Shake at Highway Speeds?

4 min readBy the mechanics at Aaron's Auto Repair

The short answer

Shaking that starts around 55–70 mph is most often caused by unbalanced tires. Bent wheels, separated or out-of-round tires, worn suspension parts, and damaged CV axles are the next most common causes.

Tire balance

A missing wheel weight creates a vibration that peaks at certain speeds. Rebalancing is quick and inexpensive.

Other common causes

  • Bent rim from a pothole
  • Tire belt separation (look for a bulge)
  • Worn tie rods or ball joints
  • Damaged CV axle
  • Loose lug nuts — dangerous, check immediately

Where you feel it matters

In the steering wheel: front wheels. In the seat or floor: rear wheels or driveline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reduce speed and get it checked; a tire separation can lead to a blowout.

Misalignment causes pulling and wear, not usually shaking.

Yes, we inspect suspension and tires on-site.

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