How can I eliminate the vibration coming from a buckled wheel?

My local Jaguar dealer has diagnosed a vibration coming from the steering wheel of my XF at motorway speeds as a slightly buckled front nearside wheel, probably due to a pothole. They have rebalanced the front wheels, which has diminished the problem, but not eliminated it. Is there any alternative to paying £520 for a new alloy wheel?

Asked on 26 May 2012 by DM, Horley

Answered by Honest John

Assuming the tyre is the same size (it might not be), try the buckled wheel on the back.

Update: DM later reported back that this had worked.

Tags: wheels and tyres repairs potholes

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