Posted on 10/31/2025
A smooth pull onto the highway should feel steady and controlled. If the steering wheel buzzes, the seats vibrate, or the whole car shakes as you add throttle, something is not right. Acceleration loads every part of the drivetrain at once, so small issues show up quickly. Catching the cause early keeps the problem from taking out tires, mounts, or transmission parts. How Tire and Wheel Problems Show Up Under Throttle Tires and wheels are the first place to look. A separated tire belt can feel fine at low speed, then thump and shake as you accelerate. A wheel that is slightly bent may not show during gentle cruising, yet it will vibrate when speed builds. Missing wheel weights or mud packed inside the rim can throw the balance off. If the shake changes with road speed and not engine speed, think tire or wheel. Inspect the tread for high spots, bulges, or cuts. Check that all wheel weights are present ... read more