Q: vibrations

asked by on August 09, 2016

My car vibrates at speeds of over 100. I have done all the obvious (balancing and alignment). I have even tried a new set of tires and rims it still shakes. I have tried my tires and rims on another car and they work just fine. There is something unique though, it only vibrates when am on the gas, once I take the foot off the gas the shaking stops. Anyone encountered this? What could be the problem.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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