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Wheel Alignment Angles: Shimmy

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Shimmy, as observed by the driver, is large, consistent, rotational oscillations of the steering wheel resulting from large, side-to-side (lateral) tire/wheel movements.

Shimmy is usually experienced near 64 km/h (40 mph) and can begin or be amplified when the tire contacts pot holes or irregularities in the road surface.