Stearing Help

[STINKINLINCOLN]

I know that this dont really belong here but I was told the Escort are the same thing as the Tracer Made by Mercury anyway that the car that Im having all the problems with. (Tracer)

ok the problem :
I live in canada thats right winter time now every time that the snow falls down and I driving the car slids from side to side I know how to drive in the winter I have driven hear for over 12 years this is the ONLY car that has given my this kind of problem is there ANYONE out there that has had the same problem are know what it could be
I can feel this the most when I swich lanes the car just goes all over the place Tires haave over 60% tread still

PLEASE HELP ASAP

[91 ESCORT GT 1.8]

It's all about what kind of tiers you have I had BFGoodrich Potenzas I dint like those, they made my car drift all over the road when it was rainy. Now I have Toyo Spectrum and they just cut thru those 3” puddles like it was nothing. Il find out how good they are one the snow when I’m done rebuilding my engine.

[STINKINLINCOLN]

Ok Thank You I Wil Swich My Tires Is That The Only Thing That It Could Be ?

[jeffescortlx]

Have you had a 4 wheel alignment?

[STINKINLINCOLN]

No I have not you think that could be my problem ?

if so how ?

[91 ESCORT GT 1.8]

It wouldn’t hurt I got an alignment done on my car after I had changer the tie rod ends and the lower ball joint. It would only cost you about $ 45 to $ 80 depending where you go.

[Arnoldtheskier]

Ya..you have SOMETHING wrong there brother! I have a wagon..and i USUALLY have a few hundred pounds of stuff in it.Toolbox,ski equipment.I have 4 matched regular all season tires.These were CHEAP from Canadian Tire..like around $40 ea.LOL..their CHEAPEST tires.BUT they do have a fairly aggressive tread.Continuous grooves..I think 4..running around the tire for good straight line stabiliy..AND cross grooves at 90 degrees..every few inches.Last year I THOUGHT about going to a better tire/more aggressive/snow..LOL..this year too.I ski a lot and drive on BAD! Roads in BAD! conditions.I've had a lot of cars/4x4's trucks etc. over the years.I get to see PLENTY! of cars skating out of control.Other than a 4x4..I haven't driven anything even in this little cars league.ESPECIALLY for road feel.The ONLY way I would even CONSIDER "trying" other tires is if I had an extra set of rims.LOL..Walmarts cheapest tires have a VERY similar tread pattern and feel(a friend put them on her car).Yes..as mentioned..an alignment,correct tire pressure.and 4 matched tires with some agression to them and AWAY! you go..

[STINKINLINCOLN]

thanks man what part of canada do you live in
I live in kitchener ont
thanks again I will try that out !!