Tire Problems of Suzuki Vitara

Oem tire design and size creates dangerous handling performance on snow covered/icey roads. Vehicle performance suffers dramactically due to tire design and size given vehicle's weight. Lack of contact traction severly effects braking and steering control even at much less than reasonably safe speed. Question manufacturer's choice of tire design and size selection as a safety concern in winter driving conditions especially when vehicle is promoted as a 4-wheel drive SUV capable of performing "better than average" in adverse weather. This is not only misleading; it is a dangerous real-world combination of poorly engineered performance. ( dot number: tire size: p235/60-16 ).

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Since date of purchase, while driving vehicle developed severe vibration presumed from transmission lasting approx. 10 miles, afterwhich vehicle resumed somewhat normal performance. Dealership could not determine cause. It is now 2,000 miles later and vehicle constantly vibrates and worsens as speed increases. Dealer rebalanced tires - test drove and told me vibration was still there. Mechanic cannot determine cause of vibration. Was told vehicle is safe to operate. Still awaiting a diagnoses from dealership.

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