Modernmetal
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Vibration issue on new van: I have a brand new 2008 NCV with 6000 miles. I drove 4000 miles in it right after purchase. Van was great no problems. I just now returned from a 1600 mile trip and as soon as I left for this trip, the van started to vibrate. When I cruised at 65-75 mph the steering wheel started shaking. prior to this trip I had just swapped the new continentals that were on it (and had travelled the previous 4000 miles), and put on my 20k mile Michelins from my T1N.
After driving the 1600 miles I was able to determine that the vibration would come and go between 65 and 75 MPH. It would get worse above 75mph. I am assuming that out of balance tires would cause a continual vibration, and would also start to show a hint of a wear pattern after the 1600 mile trip. Upon return, the tires are not showing wear, and the vibration was consistent in its appearance and disappearance between 65 -75 mph.
I have searched the forum and not found any insight.
It seems like the tire change is the culprit, but the behavior doesn't appear to be consistent with tire balance or pressure unless I am totally off base.
My gut tells me it is a "propeller shaft" vibration or something similar that vibrates the van and is felt the most right up through the steering wheel.
It is going into the local dodge dealer tomorrow, but I would like to have some ideas since they haven't been the brightest sprinter repair facility in the past when they worked on my T1N
Any info appreciated....
After driving the 1600 miles I was able to determine that the vibration would come and go between 65 and 75 MPH. It would get worse above 75mph. I am assuming that out of balance tires would cause a continual vibration, and would also start to show a hint of a wear pattern after the 1600 mile trip. Upon return, the tires are not showing wear, and the vibration was consistent in its appearance and disappearance between 65 -75 mph.
I have searched the forum and not found any insight.
It seems like the tire change is the culprit, but the behavior doesn't appear to be consistent with tire balance or pressure unless I am totally off base.
My gut tells me it is a "propeller shaft" vibration or something similar that vibrates the van and is felt the most right up through the steering wheel.
It is going into the local dodge dealer tomorrow, but I would like to have some ideas since they haven't been the brightest sprinter repair facility in the past when they worked on my T1N
Any info appreciated....