why or where is the metallic rattle coming from when the car is at exactly 42 and 46mph. doesn't matter if accelerating or coasting... and only at those speeds

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Asked by Bobbie Dec 11, 2014 at 01:59 PM about the Chevrolet Trailblazer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Probably the tires are causing a "Harmonic" vibration. That's a secondary vibration caused by another source ... sorta like a loud bass will make a glass rattle. Your tires are probably out of balance and that speed is where it generates a secondary vibration

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