All:
Since I bought my 2005 Escalade Platinum AWD (20" factory wheels) two years ago I have had a steering issue that I need some help/advice with. When I make tight turns, no matter what the speed, the front tires squeal and skid in the oddest way, and I am noticing the outer tread wear on both tires is far greater than the middle or inner tread. I am living with the turning radius of a battleship, but this is becoming quite irksome. Let me detail the steps I have taken to troubleshoot this issue before I proceed further (in no particular order):
I cheeked the tire pressures and they were perfect. I even took an afternoon and tested different pressures (one pound at a time) to see if there was any change. There was none.
I had the front end checked and all the suspension parts are tight and well lubed.
I had the car aligned, and in reviewing the printout from the computer the specs are perfect.
I have asked other mechanics if there is anything endemic to the Platinum series that would cause this and they say nothing that they are aware of. The local dealer is less than knowledgeable. I have read this series is a l little lower to the ground by design, and while it looks cool (all Escalades do) I am wondering what I should check to see if someone brought it down a little more on a whim. This is my second Escalde (and I have had numerous Tahoe's and Suburbans) and hands down my favorite. Never a major issue or reoccurring nuisance (other than this) and I would really like to solve this problem. I hope I have been descriptive enough to give everyone the data to provide a solution.
Any council?
Since I bought my 2005 Escalade Platinum AWD (20" factory wheels) two years ago I have had a steering issue that I need some help/advice with. When I make tight turns, no matter what the speed, the front tires squeal and skid in the oddest way, and I am noticing the outer tread wear on both tires is far greater than the middle or inner tread. I am living with the turning radius of a battleship, but this is becoming quite irksome. Let me detail the steps I have taken to troubleshoot this issue before I proceed further (in no particular order):
I cheeked the tire pressures and they were perfect. I even took an afternoon and tested different pressures (one pound at a time) to see if there was any change. There was none.
I had the front end checked and all the suspension parts are tight and well lubed.
I had the car aligned, and in reviewing the printout from the computer the specs are perfect.
I have asked other mechanics if there is anything endemic to the Platinum series that would cause this and they say nothing that they are aware of. The local dealer is less than knowledgeable. I have read this series is a l little lower to the ground by design, and while it looks cool (all Escalades do) I am wondering what I should check to see if someone brought it down a little more on a whim. This is my second Escalde (and I have had numerous Tahoe's and Suburbans) and hands down my favorite. Never a major issue or reoccurring nuisance (other than this) and I would really like to solve this problem. I hope I have been descriptive enough to give everyone the data to provide a solution.
Any council?