Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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I have a little concern when driving my 850 the steering wheel give what i think is road feedback but it is constant and worse at slower speeds. I am wondering what you all think it might be. I hope nothing serious please let me know thank you
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Sorry not familiar with the term "Road Feedback".
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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A shimmy in the steering wheel shaking a 1/4 to 1/2 an inch while driving
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Maybe tires have a broken belt or badly out of balance.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Have the tyres dynamic-balanced. Steering shimmy due to out-of-balance usually occurs at around 30-45mph or so. It disappears at higher speeds.


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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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One time with Pirelli tires the belts separated from the rubber on the tires and I thought the front end was ready to fall out of my car. Almost had it towed to the dealer, but managed to drive it there. Did not believe them when they said it was the tires, but when I replaced the tires everything was fine. Same thing happened to my father in law with the exact same type of tire.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Swap the front tires to the rear and see what happens. IF the problem goes away, you have a bad tire. If not, then get all four tires balanced (and a good front end alignment too)

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