Third Order Trailer Tire Speed Related Vibrations

Third order tire speed related vibrations cause three shakes or disturbances for each revolution of the tire.

IMPORTANT: A tire that is out of balance will NEVER cause a third or higher order vibration.

NOTICE: The following items should be checked in the order shown.

Third order trailer tire speed related vibrations are usually caused by:

A tire or wheel that is out of round - Click here to measure tire and wheel runout.
Stiff spots in the tire's sidewall. (Radial force variation) - Click here to learn more.
Failed bearings - Click here to learn more.

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