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Anonymous Posted on Nov 04, 2009

Rt frnt wheel vib starts around 35mph & worsens with speed. Hear,feel vib. Lessens with brake pedal depressed. Notice smell when come to a stop. 95 Ford T-Bird LX w/V8.

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Have you had the wheel rebalanced? Also, you could swap it to the rear of the car. If the vibration goes to the back, it's a problem with the wheel/tire. If it stays, you have a suspension issue.

If it's the wheel/tire, check for a bend in the wheel, abnormal wear on the tire, proper tire pressure, and evidence of missing weights. Rebalance the wheel and if that doesn't do it, you'll need a new tire, possibly a new wheel if it's damaged.

Testimonial: "Depressing the brake pedal quiets the vib. But swaping wheels is great idea. Thanks, I can try that."

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