Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint: Notes
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Tire waddle is a side to side movement at the front of the vehicle and/or the rear of the vehicle. Tire waddle can be caused by the following conditions:
- A steel belt not being straight within the tire
- Excessive lateral runout of the tire
- Excessive lateral runout of the wheel
The tire waddle is most noticeable at a low speed of about 8 - 48 km/h (5 - 30 mph). Tire waddle may appear as ride roughness at 80 - 113 km/h (50 - 70 mph). Tire waddle may appear as a vibration at 80 - 113 km/h (50 - 70 mph).