Q: Wheels are not riding smooth

asked by on September 28, 2016

I noticed the finish was degenerating on all the wheels of my Cadillac. I had just purchased it, so I brought it back to the dealer to get them fixed. They told me they would repaint them. When I got the car back I drove it, but it didn’t ride smooth like it did before they did wheels over. What do you think happened to make the car ride this way? What did they do to the wheels?

In the process of refinishing the wheels, the personnel at the dealer should have rebalanced the wheel and tire assembly as well. You may want to return to the facility to have the balance of the wheels checked or take the car to another to tire shop for a fresh look at the situation.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Is my transmission messing up?
To answer the question. Yes, your transmission is messing up. You will have to have the transmission shift solenoids checked to see what is the cause since the problem is not a common problem with this vehicle. A computer and...
The shift lever is hard to move.
When a shifter becomes hard to move, it is usually the interlock cable. AKA, shift cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-selector-cable-replacement). This cable slides in a housing and connects directly to the transmission. When this cables becomes worn, it gets hard to move inside...
My car isn't staying charged after a jump, it lasts about two minutes before the engine dies. I'm wondering if it's the alternator.
This may be related to a couple of different things. The fact that it must be jumped to get it started is usually a sign of a dead battery or an alternator that may not be working. In rare cases...
Loud squealing sound and burning rubber smell
As you know, when your car is started in cold weather in the mornings, the belts are also cold and much less pliable than when they are warm. As the engine speeds up at a much faster pace than the...
Abs problem light on at the time of driving
Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...
The car starts but when you press the gas pedal no response
If there is no throttle response when you start your car it can be caused by a few things. Most of the time this is caused by an issue with the throttle body itself. The motor inside of the throttle...
Maintenance light keeps coming on
I'm assuming you're talking about the maintenance required light. If the light keeps coming back on, it means that it is not getting properly reset at the time of service. The reset procedure varies, depending on whether your vehicle is...
I have a 98 Chevy Silverado truck 5.7 liter that also has an alarm. Lately, at times, my truck won't start.
Hi there. The could be an issue with the immobilizer system in your vehicle setting the security off causing the engine to not start or not have any power to the ignition switch. If the immobilizer is working properly, then...
Acceleration issues, overheating.
Overheating may cause a number of issues with the vehicle including loss of power, depending on the severity. Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement)...

Related articles

Converting Euro-Metric and P-Metric Tire Sizes
When When you shop for tires, or even if you are in the auto parts store for something other than tires, you’ve likely seen tire ads with specs listed on them. A handful of numbers, letters, and facts are listed...
How Rims Work and Why They Matter
Buying new car rims can change how your car drives. Correct wheel fitment will help ensure that your car wheels will be compatible with your vehicle.
How to Know if You Need a Wheel Alignment
The first time that you may suspect a wheel alignment problem is when you are driving down the road...