Really bad wobble

Jack up the car as if you were changing a tire. Then, grab the freed wheel and try to wiggle it. If it wiggles, either the wheel is loose (tighten lug nuts) or the wheel bearings are shot. IF NO wiggle, it's probably part of the suspension behind the wheels (steering gear). Check the other side the same way.

Do you have a local college that teaches auto mechanics ? Sometimes you can get repairs done for the price of the parts . You need to get it looked at , take it back to the place you got the tires and explain your situation.

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AS for your car. If wheel bearings are too loose you can have wobble. If your tires are old and worn unevenly, that could cause wobble. You could have a loose tie rod or loose steering linkage that needs fixing. Do not go to an alignment shop as they tell you to sign on for a major front end rebuild before they can align. Take it to an honest mechanic if you can not find the problem.

goosem> Okay, so I have a 90 Ford Escort...old, but it's all I got. At any speed it

After 15 - 20 minutes your breaks could be getting hot and expanding your warped discs. Bet you get it when you use the breaks as well.

That's a good point I forgot to mention. Auto parts sell cheap after market discs and better ones that cost twice as much. The better ones are much less inclines to warp like that. Bad discs should only create a wobbling sensation (pulsing of the pedal) when brakes are applied, though.

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$5 we never hear anymore from the originator of the post.

So start with the discs and go from there...I just needed a little help and you guys have at least gave a few things to run with and see what happens... Thanks ladies and gents...have a great day

Maybe you have some Weebles in the back seat that the kids left there. You know, they wobble, but they don't fall down. ;-)

It sounds like something potentially very serious, possibly with the suspensions or steering system. You cannot afford *not* to take it in, if you like to be able to steer the car. Steering the car is helpful with the kids in the back.

Jeff

Replaced the rotors calipers and pads and seemed to fix the problem. Thanks for your help. Wish I would've known how easy that would be I would have done it sooner...