Third Order Tire Speed Related Vibrations

Third order tire speed related vibrations cause three shakes or disturbances for each revolution of the tire. These vibrations are usually caused by something spinning the same speed as the tire that is out-of-round.

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 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 or binding Constant Velocity Joints - Click here to learn more.
Drive axle problems. Click here to diagnose.

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