How little imbalance will cause a vehicle tol shimmy?
This varies a bit based on a few factors. As a general rule, .25 ounce (7 grams) or more will produce a noticeable shimmy. A few factors that affect this include: • Low profile tires are more prone to shimmy • Suspensions with more caster and SAI designed in are more prone to shimmy • Loose suspension parts increase shimmy • Wheel offset, positive or negative can increase shimmy See our Detailed Topic Wheel Balance, Shimmy and Vibration for more information.
