Don't think that being stuck in snow is only about getting your car rolling again. If you're stuck, especially if you have to repeatedly rock your car back and forth in deep snow, you may end up with ice and snow packed in your wheels. This solid clump of ice causes a steering-wheel shake because the added mass rotating with the wheel throws off the wheel balance. To solve this, you have to get the ice chunks out of the wheel and the wheel well.
Examine the inside of the wheels for snow or ice buildup. Get down on the ground and check behind the wheels and axles for snow and ice. If you see chunks of ice, snow or mud, there is a chance you can fix the vibrations yourself. Knock out as much of the ice and snow as you can with your hand or foot. If you don't see any of these signs, take the car to a mechanic for an inspection.
Take the car to a car wash bay with a wand wash you can use yourself. Don't use a drive-through or touchless car wash. Knock out as much of the ice and snow as you can with your hand or foot.
Spray the inside of the wheel with hot water until all of the snow and ice has melted away. If you're having trouble spraying inside the entire wheel, crank the steering wheel all the way to the right, then the left to give yourself a better spray angle.
Use the hot water spray to wash out the inside of the wheel-wells. Snow and ice buildups in the well can knock against the tire and cause vibrations.
Spray hot water at any other buildup of ice you notice on the undercarriage of your car. Pay particular attention to the components of the suspension, where ice can cause vibrations. There should be no visible ice or snow when you're done.
Park your car in a heated garage or in an enclosed parking garage for several hours if one is available to you. This allows the water to dry without ice forming from the car wash.
