QUESTION about Handling?!
 

I have a 1988 325e BMW
and I was have this concern.
When I get on a rough Freeway going about 65-75mph I get some steeringwheel shake...It seems its the freeway which is terrably torn up around where I live mainly because on other parts of newer freeway its not there at all...Im thinking maybe needs new shocks or struts??? not sure If anyone could shed some light on this it would be grately appreciated.

There are many things to check. Are the wheels balanced, the front bushings old, the steering itself loose, tires unevenly worn?

Check your control arms, and tie rods too

I kinda have the same problem, sometimes the sterring wheel shakes/vibrates. I hope its noting serious, but ill have it looked at soon. Hopefully it is control arms and tie rods. I did repace my ball joints bout haf a year ago though.

Sounds like it could be an alignment issue. Have you hit any large potholes or curbs recently?

And also, welcome to UB! :wave

I have yes, there are some horrible potholes round here, some that are impossible to miss in the BMW. :(

So you only have it on the rough pavement?

with stock suspension hitting potholes doesnt really do anything, there used to be a lot of potholes for the last 2 miles of driving to my work.

i have the same issue, bent rim.

first thing is to check the tires and rims are balanced.

balanced just got new both front lower controll arms and tie rods.....
It only happens on rougher pavement
not just when im driving fast...but most of the pavement here in Washington is jacked the HELL UP
thanks

Oh only thing to add is that I got ONE stock rim and the other is some wierd ugly ass rim that the dude had put on uhm...But im about to get some AME 921's put on next week:)

:doh I think we assumed you had the same wheels & tires on all around. That would be a good start:doh

:-p yah i didnt even think about it till just now derh...
Ill see whats up next week!!! when i got my shine on!

Chances are that's the problem.