Front end Vibration

[Bimmer4125]

2004 4.4 X5 w/45,000 miles - has developed a highly noticable vibration at around 60MPH. Seems like the front end - steering wheel vibrates and front suspension is rough - it feels like the car is going over a wasboard road. . It goes away as speed increases past 65 MPH. I have an appointment with dealer on Wed. Weather here in upstate NY is mild right now so there is no chance of snow or mud buildup - I think. I realize it could range from out of balance tire to who knows what.....any experience with this issue?
Thanks - John

[GuitarMan]

I recently had the same problem and it ended up to be a sticking brake caliper! Check your front rotors after driving with this problem occuring and see if one is hotter than the other, you may even notice a color difference ( mine was almost blue). My mechanic used a device that he pointed at it with and the difference was about 100 degrees! My problem was the right front caliper.

[chefwong]

Interesting that it goes away after 65mph....

Another idea if you can crawl under - take a quick peek at the rear of the wheel just in case there is a dent or crack....winter potholes....

[jst2878]

Wheels need balancing

[chubyball]

I think I know what is your problem. The problem is one of your tires is off balance. It happened to me before and I had a tech guy ask me about the passenger seat shake or not.
My passenger was shook a lot at 65-75mph but after 75 and up it's okie. So they told me the problem was a rear tire is out off balance. So have your car's balance check. That will solve the problem

[Brit6]

I have this problem where the passenger seat shakes like crazy around 60mph (100km/hr). It does it on my summer and winter wheels and both were recently balanced, could it be something suspension related???

Originally Posted by chubyball

I think I know what is your problem. The problem is one of your tires is off balance. It happened to me before and I had a tech guy ask me about the passenger seat shake or not.
My passenger was shook a lot at 65-75mph but after 75 and up it's okie. So they told me the problem was a rear tire is out off balance. So have your car's balance check. That will solve the problem