Vibration even after tire balancing

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I have a 2006 Infiniti M35x (3.5 litre) with 31k on it that I lease. The lease is up in 3 months and I need to decide whether to buy it. At about 10,00 miles I jumped a median (accidentally) that was about 6-8 inches at 50 mph. I had the alignment fixed and it seemed ok. The rotors went at about 13k. I replaced them. Then I started noticing a vibration without applying the brakes. The meineke guy said they could not balance the tires perfectly and recommended I get new ones. I procrastinated until 30k, living with the slight vibration, and then got them. I brought it back twice to have them balanced again and again. I still have a very slight vibration in the steering wheel at highway speed. I don't know the cost to replace bent wheels, axles etc. or if this is even the problem. Any advice would be appreciated.
Nov 9, 2007 at 5:49 PM
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Are they balancing to zero's on the machine? Might have a slightly bent wheel. Can you rotate the tires front to rear and see if the vibration goes away in the steering wheel? Have the ball joints and tie rod ends been inspected after the curb-shot?
Nov 10, 2007 at 7:49 AM
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I don't know if they are balancing to zeros. The tie-rods were replaced when the alignment was done so I'm guessing they checked the ball joints as well. I will try rotating the tires. Thanks.
Nov 10, 2007 at 11:37 AM
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