When at speed front-end shakes and the wheel vibrates?

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
118,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFF HERMAN
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As soon as the car moves the wheel jerks back and forth almost two inches. At speed the front-end shakes and the wheel vibrates. Tires are junk, swapped right and left front, almost seems more pronounced. The outer tie rod ends seem okay. When lifted there is some play when moving the tire side to side. Couldn't really see any movement on the inners. Bearings felt ok, no play in the hub. More shake upon deceleration. I suspect inners. Hope not though.
Jul 19, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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It sounds like the tires are coming apart, lift the front of the car and spin the tires to check for any bulges and irregularities. Here is a guide to help you lift the car safely:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Jul 21, 2022 at 8:44 AM
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JEFF HERMAN
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One of the chords ruptured in the left front tire while I was driving yesterday it must have been. so, it's just a tire issue.
Jul 21, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Jul 22, 2022 at 2:05 PM
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JEFF HERMAN
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Will do. always new projects. 2001 Prelude no start. Strong spark in all four. Just getting into it. Stay tuned.
Jul 22, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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Will do! Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

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Cheers, Ken
Jul 23, 2022 at 11:13 AM