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Shaking After New Tyres

A vibration that starts right after new tyres or a wheel swap is most often an imbalance, a wheel not seated correctly on the hub, uneven wheel nut torque or a faulty tyre.

Normal risk

Have it checked soon at the tyre fitter. A wheel not seated correctly can loosen.

Short answer · Why does my car shake after getting new tyres?

New tyres must be balanced on the wheel. A missed weight, rust on the hub that stops the wheel sitting flat or nuts tightened unevenly can all cause shake. Occasionally a new tyre itself is out of round. Returning to the fitter is usually quick and free.

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Safe checks you can do

  1. Check the wheel nutsMake sure all nuts are tight; have the torque checked.If a wheel feels loose, do not drive on.
  2. Note the speed bandA vibration at a certain speed is typical of balance.
  3. Return to the fitterAsk for rebalancing and a check of hub seating.

Questions that narrow it down

  1. Did the vibration start immediately?Balancing or fitting issue.
  2. In the steering wheel or seat?Front or rear wheels.
  3. Were winter wheels swapped on?They may be bent or unbalanced.

Possible causes

Listed without ranking. Use the questions above to see which ones fit your car.

  1. Wheel imbalanceMissed or lost weight.
  2. Rust on the hubWheel does not sit flat.
  3. Uneven nut torqueDistorts the fit.
  4. Faulty tyreOut of round or internal defect.
  5. Bent wheelUnnoticed before the swap.

Questions about Shaking After New Tyres

Should balancing be included?

Usually yes; ask the fitter to recheck.

Can a new tyre be faulty?

Rarely, but it happens; fitters can check runout and replace it.