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doowopper · 07-22-2022, 01:42 PM

i realize that this truck grouping is '67 to '72 but perhaps someone can chime in about my problem. the truck is an '01 silverado 2500. all of a sudden the other day at 50mph the front wheels started shaking badly. i'm talking scary. i checked the tires for tread separation but i couldn't see anything. my daughter said one time she had a similar event on her car and it was an out of balance wheel. anybody have any ideas or suggestions?
TIA,
buddy

**Stocker** · 07-22-2022, 02:00 PM

Easy stuff first.... are the lug nuts all tight? Check tire balance (maybe switch F--->R and R--->F). Could be worn out suspension or steering components, including a blown shock absorber. Good luck!

HotWheelsFan · 07-22-2022, 02:26 PM

You got mud in your tires...

schovil69 · 07-22-2022, 02:39 PM

It is possible you lost a wheel weight at speed.

72c20customcamper · 07-22-2022, 02:58 PM

Hard to see ply separation in tires . The outside may look good but the tire is shot. Not saying this is your problem but if everything else posted doesn’t result in a fix I would have the tires spun balanced if there is a whip in the tire it will be obvious. How old are the tires ?

doowopper · 07-22-2022, 09:33 PM

thanks for the suggestions. i inspected the rims and there isn't one weight on either, inside or out. this is my around town beater until i get my '69 back in service so i usually put take offs on it. i'd guess they are a couple years old. i've had a couple car tires over the years that started to separate and it was visible. probably these larger truck tires are stiff enough to hold together better. i'll keep checking.

**hatzie** · 07-23-2022, 10:40 AM

Try getting the offending tire(s) balanced. The tire guys may notice something you didn't.

richards72chevy · 07-31-2022, 08:55 AM

Check your hub bearings.

doowopper · 08-05-2022, 10:24 PM

Mystery solved. Had the tire shop pull the wheels and one tire was separating but it wasn't visible while it was on the truck. Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.

**hatzie** · 08-06-2022, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doowopper

Mystery solved. Had the tire shop pull the wheels and one tire was separating but it wasn't visible while it was on the truck. Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.

That fits with the sudden appearance of the problem

07-22-2022, 01:42 PM	#1
doowopper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal Posts: 62	major wheel shake out of the blue i realize that this truck grouping is '67 to '72 but perhaps someone can chime in about my problem. the truck is an '01 silverado 2500. all of a sudden the other day at 50mph the front wheels started shaking badly. i'm talking scary. i checked the tires for tread separation but i couldn't see anything. my daughter said one time she had a similar event on her car and it was an out of balance wheel. anybody have any ideas or suggestions? TIA, buddy

07-22-2022, 02:00 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,725	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue Easy stuff first.... are the lug nuts all tight? Check tire balance (maybe switch F--->R and R--->F). Could be worn out suspension or steering components, including a blown shock absorber. Good luck! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-22-2022, 02:26 PM	#3
HotWheelsFan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue You got mud in your tires... __________________ 1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Restoration My truck videos - Youtube

07-22-2022, 02:39 PM	#4
schovil69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 117	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue It is possible you lost a wheel weight at speed.

07-22-2022, 02:58 PM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue Hard to see ply separation in tires . The outside may look good but the tire is shot. Not saying this is your problem but if everything else posted doesn’t result in a fix I would have the tires spun balanced if there is a whip in the tire it will be obvious. How old are the tires ? __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-22-2022, 09:33 PM	#6
doowopper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal Posts: 62	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue thanks for the suggestions. i inspected the rims and there isn't one weight on either, inside or out. this is my around town beater until i get my '69 back in service so i usually put take offs on it. i'd guess they are a couple years old. i've had a couple car tires over the years that started to separate and it was visible. probably these larger truck tires are stiff enough to hold together better. i'll keep checking.

07-23-2022, 10:40 AM	#7
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue Try getting the offending tire(s) balanced. The tire guys may notice something you didn't. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

07-31-2022, 08:55 AM	#8
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue Check your hub bearings.

08-05-2022, 10:24 PM	#9
doowopper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal Posts: 62	Re: major wheel shake out of the blue Mystery solved. Had the tire shop pull the wheels and one tire was separating but it wasn't visible while it was on the truck. Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.



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