Tire Vibrations

[voyager22]

My 2002 Camry LE (4 cylinder, 15 inch tires) with 15K miles seems to have a fair amount of tire vibration through the steering column. Wheels are balanced and alignment is fine. But there is a considerable amount of road vibration and feel. It feels as if the Continental Touring AS tires have little road grip. Would changing to a premium all-season tire like the Michelin Harmony or Hydro-Edge really make a big difference? Can a good set of tires make the car feel more secure with less vibration and road feel?

[nmikmik]

Not very familiar with Continental Touring AG, did it come with the car?
If it did, it’s probably the cheapest they could get away with. I put a set of new Toyo on my Civic and it made a world of differnce.

[yotatechie04]

I'd say it's tread quality. There is also the possibility of a bent axleshaft, worn or damaged CV (Constant Velocity) joints, or a treadwear issue. I'd try a different set of tires first, and if that don't work, I'd check further into the suspension and drivetrain.