2002 Ford Explorer Vibration After New Tires

2002 FORD EXPLORER
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Just put two new tires on the back of my
Explorer. now, when I accelerate and build up allittle speed it starts to vibate and make a rubbing sound coming from the front end. It also jerks. Does this have anything to do with the two new tires on back?
Jan 19, 2007 at 9:10 AM
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If it wasn't there before and it is now, that a reasonable guess. If so either the wrong size tires were put on my intention or by accident. OR your suspension is sagging pretty bad. Check the tires size that you just had pur on against your other 2 tires and then agaianst what should be on there according to the label on your door jamb.
Jan 19, 2007 at 11:38 AM

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Compare the new rear tire sizes with the front tires and the size listed on the door-jamb label. A mismatched tire size, or badly sagging suspension, may explain the new vibration, rubbing, and jerking.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Ford Explorer began vibrating, making a rubbing sound from the front, and jerking under acceleration after two new rear tires were installed. The expert said the new tires are a reasonable cause if the symptoms were not present before, and advised checking for the wrong tire size or badly sagging suspension by comparing the new tires with the other tires and the door-jamb label.

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