Wheel Vibration in a 2007 Jeep Cheokee

A vibration coming from the wheels on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee can be caused by several things: improper wheel balance, brake problems or even a bad tire. While these problems are not severe in the early stages, they must be taken care of quickly to avoid more serious problems.

Wheel Balancing

The wheel and tire combination on the 2007 Grand Cherokee has natural heavy and light spots. Wheel balancing puts weights on the rim to counter these variances in the weight. When one of these weights falls off, you will feel a vibration in the wheels.

Rotor

The brake rotor, or disc, on the 2007 Grand Cherokee is clamped and stopped by the friction material on the brake pads. When the heat between the pads and rotors becomes excessive, some of the friction material sticks to the rotor. This causes a high rotor run-out -- often mistaken for warping -- that in turn creates a vibration from the wheel, mostly when braking.

Tire Failure

Modern radial tires have steel and nylon bands to reinforce the rubber. An incorrectly manufactured tire's bands can separate, causing a large bubble. This will cause you to feel a vibration from the wheels in your 2007 Grand Cherokee.

References

• Cars.com: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features