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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Explorer XLT
Replaced the OEM tires on my wife's '05 XLT 4x4 with Bridgestone Dueler HT's. It was quiet with the old tires but now sounds like a 1978 Chevy with 33" mud tires. Very loud hum and a numbing buzz from the steering wheel. It has had an alignment and the right front hub is new. I am taking it back to Sears where the tires were purchased, just want to make sure I'm not missing something else before I blame the tires and have to fight with the store to replace them. The noise is audible from about 15 mph and gets louder with speed. I know that's classic symptoms for a bad hub. Maybe I should replace the left one too? Just seems odd that it was quiet until the new tires were installed. Help!