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Volvo: 850 Volvo Wheel Shimmy, bad wheel bearing, wheel alignment


Question
I have a 97 850 GLT w/100K.  I just had 4 new tires put on, balanced, and a 4 wheel alignment.  There is a slight shimmy from 60 to about 68 mph.  What might that be?

Answer
Hello! There could be a number of problems. Possibly a bent wheel, worn suspension components, bad wheel bearing or maybe even the wheels were not balanced properly. It is best to have it checked out by a Volvo technician for an accurate diagnosis.

Jimmy