While driving straight the wheel is smooth as butter, but if I take a sharp turn with any speed or an exit ramp I get a vibration in the steering wheel. Is this normal with MT's as the lugs are causing it? Do I have another problem?

 

It probably could be a lot of things, some more likely than others.
I have had similar experiences with the MTs from time to time.

I had a bad shake when I knocked my tie rod. Did you get it aligned when you added the new tires? Any off-road impacts?

 

I have not had it alligned since I bought it...and I have not hit anything hard. I did just start to really notice it after the new tires where put on....I have never had MT's before so I'm hoping it is just me not being used to them.

 

Mine were very bumpy, as in shake your jaw, the first time I got on the highway after getting them installed. Got them at Town Fair Tire. Town Fair should stick to tires because they must have done the "alignment" with their eyes closed.

Took my JK to NTB the next week and had them do an alignment. The ride got a whole lot smoother after that. There may also be a brake in period with the MT as some of the lugs may stick out more than others. If it continues, I would def get your alignment checked and check the balancing too.

 

Sorry to hijack..Town Fair Tire did a crappy alignment for me too!! Got a sweet deal on tires though