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Dec 10, 2013 | 08:05 AM

EXGMC

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Snow tire problem

Fitted new snow tires with the intent of leaving them on year round.Now find that the Escape is pretty well un drivable due to shake at all speeds.Balance has been checked by two tire shops.I think that the problem is that the deep blocks of tread are "squirming"The tires are surprisingly quiet but unfortunately will have to go.
Any one had a similar experience?

Dec 10, 2013 | 02:41 PM

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Sounds to me like a tire defect. I have just put Yokohama GeoLander AT/S which are about the most aggressive tires I could find in 225 65/17's and they are very smooth.

Dec 10, 2013 | 05:04 PM

EXGMC

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Originally Posted by JohnnyThunder

Sounds to me like a tire defect. I have just put Yokohama GeoLander AT/S which are about the most aggressive tires I could find in 225 65/17's and they are very smooth.

That's interesting,these are avalanche x-treme by Hercules.Very chunky but quiet.My passengers beer belly was shaking so much with the motion of the vehicle, we could not stop laughing (he was a bit embarrassed though).I have ordered some Cooper all seasons. Hope these work this is getting expensive.