Tire Hop or Poor Handling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Correction
DEFINITION: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to vehicle speed.
Tire/wheels are unbalanced	Balance the tire/wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off-Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis.
Tire exhibits a blister or bump	Replace the tire. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
Improper strut/shock absorber action	Replace the strut/shock absorber. Refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement in Front Suspension. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) or Shock Absorber Replacement (All Wheel Drive) in Rear Suspension
Excessive wheel or tire runout	Refer to Vibration Analysis - Tire and Wheel in Vibration Diagnosis.
Tire lead/pull	Refer to Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction in Tires and Wheels.