| Wheels very seldom give problems. Many times a suspected wheel problem is actually a problem in the tires or the car's front end. | ||
| The Problem | Is Caused By | What to Do |
| The car's front end vibrates at high speed | The wheels are out of balance | Have wheels balanced |
| Car pulls to either side | Wheels are out of alignment | Have wheel alignment checked /adjusted |
| Wheels are out of alignment | Have wheel alignment checked /adjusted | |
| Unequal tire pressure | Check/adjust tire pressure | |
| Different size tires or wheels | Change tires or wheels to same size | |
| The car's wheel(s) wobbles | Loose wheel lug nuts | Tighten wheel lug nuts |
| Wheels out of balance | Have tires balanced | |
| Damaged wheel | Raise car and spin the wheel. If the wheel is bent, it should be replaced | |
| Wheels are out of alignment | Have wheel alignment checked/ adjusted | |
| Worn or damaged ball joint | Check ball joints | |
| Excessive play in the steering linkage (usually due to worn parts) | Have steering linkage checked | |
| Defective shock absorber | Check shock absorbers. | |
| Tires wear unevenly or prematurely | Incorrect wheel size | Check if wheel and tire size are compatible |
| Wheels are out of balance | Have wheels balanced | |
| Wheels are out of alignment | Have wheel alignment checked/adjusted | |
| The Problem | Is Caused By | What to Do |