Re: Rover 200 low-speed 'wobble'

Sep 01, 2003 1 Replies


Subject: Rover 200 low-speed 'wobble'


>From: "Andy Tucker" snipped-for-privacy@dsl.pipex.com(change name to >match)
>Date: 01/09/03 00:19 GMT Daylight Time
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>I've had a 1999 Rover 220SDi for about a month now, and noticed a 'wobble'
>when driving at low speed (10mph ish), as though the left and right wheels
>are alternately going over small bumps. This causes the whole body of the
>car to slowly wobble from side to side. It's barely apparent, but now I've
>noticed it, it's driving me mad! I've had the wheel balancing and alignment
>checked out, and the shocks don't appear to be worn. The only thing I think
>might be causing the problem is that the previous owner fitted some cheapy
>budget tyres, but I'd like a second opinion before I shell out on a new set.
>Anyone got any ideas?

Buckled wheels or faulty tyres.


Dave Baker - Puma Race Engines

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Could be a bickled wheel or a flat spot on a tyre if e.g. it's been standing a long time (tyre can go out of shape)

Jack up each corner in turn and spin the wheels by hand- you will soon spot the rogue one.

Or, if at front, might be a bent half-shaft ....

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