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Wow, thank you for that! I must have missed that when looking around!
I did try the master window lock button, but it didn't work (unless there is a problem with the switch itself). I'll have to check into that a litle deeper.
I finally got sick of the OE Goodyears (wore down to 5/32nd" in 13k miles...ridiculous!) and I didn't want to go into winter driving on crummy tires (I figured if the traction was so poor that my ABS and traction control flared up on rough dry pavement then winter would be awful) I finally took the Toyota dealership's advice to replace my tires yesterday. Got a set of Michelin X Radials from Costco for just a hair under $450. They need a bit to break in, but already a huge improvement. My ABS doesn't kick in going down the usual roads like before, and road noise is pretty much nonexistent. Where the Goodyears howled at 65 mph I found myself going almost 75 before noticing my speed because it was so much quieter. A little firmer than the Goodyears, but they need to break in a bit more I think. I could actually get Hydroedges from Discount tire in the correct size (195/65-15) but it would have been at least $140 more for the tires. I spent hours researching tires and almost pulled the trigger on Cooper CS4 Touring but the Michelins came out to be cheaper so I couldn't say no to that!
I took the car in to the dealership for an alignment today and asked the mechanic to check out the b-pillar rattle. After an hour I got the car back and I was told the rattle was diagnosed and fixed. Accelerated out of the service department and the rattle flared up. Turned around and drove with a different mechanic, who couldn't believe I've had a hard time diagnosing the problem because the rattle was so audible. He spent almost 2 hours trying to fix it and ended up ordering a replacement part for the interior trim. I think they have to replace the whole section that the seat belt comes out of, because he said the problem went away when he uninstalled the seat belt. Either way, it's covered by warranty and I hope that solves my issue!
The road noise may come back on certain types of concrete pavements. I've noticed my Michelins tended to do that. Also as they start to wear down about 1/4 or 1/3 of the way some road noise reappears.
But Michelins have stayed round and rolled round for me for decades. The only thing to watch is to use them up before they age--the rubber that gives the excellent mileage along with good traction tends to crack after some years. People who don't use up the 80+K miles of tread life in 4-5 years may see dry rot signs.
Good choice.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Michelin X - great tires. Expensive, but worth it, when you consider how important tires are safety-wise.
I have a question, can tires affect body roll? When I would go through some of the twists on my road on the Goodyears the body roll was so atrocious I was looking into a sway bar or suspension upgrade because I was getting tossed around in my seat. That's pretty much disappeared with the Michelins.
I also think that almost any tire from any manufacturer will start having problems with their rubber after 4-5 years. Considering the miles I put on a year I'll probably have a good 70-75k miles in 5 years so that'll put me right at a good time to replace them if all goes well!
I think that tires might be a bit more expensive where I am at, but after cross-shopping several tires (and spending hours researching) I had narrowed it down to Pirelli P4 Four Seasons, Michelin X and Cooper CS4 Touring. The Michelins were the cheapest, surprisingly enough! Couldn't say no to that considering their reputation.
It can feel that way if a tire's sidewall flexes excessively under side loads.
1998 corolla
I utilized the Michelin $70 rebate and got the X Radials...it's like I'm driving a totally different car. The cornering/handling has improved exponentially compared to the Goodyears. Road noise is nonexistant. The ride is a little firmer, but it's definitely worth it considering how much better the car performs. The traction is much better...on roads where my ABS would (prematurely) activate it no longer does with the Michelins. If I can get 60k out of the tires I'll be ecstatic. I was looking at the Hankook Optimo H727, but I didn't get it because the Tirerack tests didn't give it the best wet traction reviews, which is important to me. I was looking at the Pirelli P4 Four Seasons, Continental ProContact w/Ecoplus and Cooper CS4 Touring. I would have preferred the Continentals, but they are backordered and the Michelins were (surprisingly) the cheapest out of the bunch.
I do have an annoying problem. It sounds like there's a bee in the trim garnish piece that the driver side seat belt comes out of in the B Pillar. It alternates from buzzing at lower speeds to creaking at higher speeds. I've been to the dealership like 5 times. They ordered a new part and put it on today, and did some other work (apparently the new part didn't fix it so the mechanic called Toyota and did some more work to repair the problem) and I test drove the car with the mechanic and I didn't hear the buzzing. Drove it home and it started all over again. Any suggestions? My 15k service is coming up soon, I'm wondering if I should just drop the car off and say that I won't drive it home until I don't hear this buzzing anymore because it's seriously driving me up a wall. :sick:
Looking at the Invoice it says the mechanic called TAS and was supposed to add felt somewhere because there was a problem with the lower half of the B-pillar that was causing the sound to radiate upward, making it sound like it's at ear level. That's a little suspicious, no...? I might bring back that service bulletin...
Yeah, there was a small dent removed from the driver side exterior door handle...I'm sure this is a cause of that. So frustrating!
Check out the Michelin "X" which is last on the page.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Called Bridgestone, the advisor told me that the tires do not have any warranty. Bridgestone expects the tires to be run average 25-30K. Because of low miles on the car I am qualified for up to 45-50% discount on a new Turanza W/Serenity tires. He told me to go and take tread read at nearest BS dealer. I went and the store manager told me that there is no tread left on the tire. It’s due to lack of tire rotation. You should complain this to the dealer.
I have to call and find out how much Bridgestone will offer me.. I have to options which one is better
Bridgestone Turanza w/Serenity (70K warranty) with 50% discount total $417 with tax
Hankook Ventus V4 (50K warranty) buy 3 get one free at Pep boys total $410 (after $85 rebate) with tax >> this come with free lifetime tire rotation
Just from what I've read about tires (and I have read A LOT the past few weeks) I would go with the Bridgestone Turanza w/Serenity tires. They have some of the best wet traction in the all-season category (if that's a priority) and everyone comments on the smooth, quiet ride. If Bridgestone was having a rebate I would have gotten those for my Corolla, but Michelin had their $70 rebate and the X Radials from Costco are some of the best rated tires out there. The Yokohama Avid TRZs are also very popular tires with a decent warranty, too.
Finally, I DO think that knowing to rotate was YOUR responsibility, not the dealers. To be fair to the dealer, they get accused all the time of upselling. I actually prefer a dealer who does exactly what I request and doesn't bother me with sales pressure. Perhaps IF YOU HAD ASKED WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE at 5000 miles or 7500 miles, they were negligent for not suggesting tire rotation. But honestly most people know to rotate at 5 to 10K and they might have assumed that you had it done on your own. So don't blame the dealer for this. It's your fault. Suck it up, man! Again, either way you'd be buying tires sooner rather than later. Be sure that the new tires, even if you go for the Bridgestone deal, has some sort of mileage warranty...or don't take the deal...so you're not farked if they new tires only last as long as the old tires.
The OE Goodyears on my Corolla did have a really soft rubber and the ride was very soft. I put on the Michelin X Radials and it's a much harder compound and the sidewall doesn't seem to flex as much...which I actually like. I don't feel like I'm getting tossed around in the driver's seat now when I take some of the corners down these windy roads up here. Plus, an 80k warranty from Michelin is totally worth it. If I get 55k+ I'll be pleased.
I will be ecstatic if Toyota actually fixes this obnoxious rattle. I was looking at trade-ins and used cars, that's how frustrated I am with it!
my confusion is which one to choose from Bridgestone Turanza W/Serenity or Hankook Ventus V4 ..
any one have experience with Hankook Ventus V4 ??
I'd recommend the Bridgestone Turanza w/Serenity from those two tires.
I don't want to inundate you with information, but there's a lot of other options. It depends on what you want. Do your tires see snow? Do you see rain? Do you prefer handling over comfort? Do you value traction or could you utilize a low-rolling resistance tire for some improved MPGs? How important is tread-life to you? As I read online, with tires you have these options: Comfort, Tread life, traction. Pick two.
The Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Tourings get very good reviews. If you don't need the best traction the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max are decent low-rolling resistance tires that should improve your MPGs. Yokohama AVID TRZ (H rated) are probably some of the most commonly bought tires for a Corolla with good traction and tread life. The General Altimax HP sacrifices some tread life for excellent traction in all conditions. The Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 and Yokohama AVID ENVigor are a cheap high-performance tires that performs very well.
Average drive is 6K per year. Looking a set for the next 5 years. If I get 50% discount will definitely go with Turanza. $100 for road hazard, $50 for installation. But for every 5K I have to spend another $20 for rotation
Regarding Hankook Ventus V4, $85 per tire. Buy 4 get one free. $80 for installation with free lifetime tire rotation. $40 for road hazard. From 60 reviews from 1010tires Ventus V4 is a surprise tire. Smooth, quiet ride, good dry/wet traction.
Have you priced either of the Yokohamas I mentioned? They both get great reviews, and the Sumitomo's get very good reviews and are some of the cheapest tires via Tire Rack.
The Bridgestone Turanza w/Serenity gets great reviews everywhere, I think that should be the 1st choice here.
I've called Discount Tire and Tire Rack (the latter I called on 2 separate occasions to get two opinions) and nobody really recommend Hankooks. They said for a little more money you can get much better performing tires. But, many have had great experiences with Hankooks. But I don't know much about that specific tire, either...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V4+ES+- H105
Is this the tire you were looking at? Looking under the "Survey" tab I see some issues, and under the "Test" tab I see the tire placed 4th (last) in TireRack's tests.
Yes, I think it’s the same tires. I know it might be rated low by tirerack. But according to personal reviews by 60 users @ 1010tires, they are really good considering the price.
Found online.. $160 mail in rebate for Good Year comfordtred with Sears Card. $116 per tire, $70 for installation but they charge $23 per tire for handling :sick: .
I have to check with the local store for their price. If they don’t charge handling it will be great.
Shopping with different stores for tires is tricky. tirerack has cheap prices but you have to add shipping. Some shops charge less for installation but more for other things. It's insane. :mad:
Like I said, I'd price the Yokohamas and Sumitomos. These also rate very well outside of tirerack. Michelins are probably the safest bet, but they are veery expensive. The Bridgestone Turanza Serenity would still be an excellent choice, so if they price the cheapest I don't see why you wouldn't get it.
Also, look up cooper tires. The Cooper CS4 Touring gets great reviews everywhere, they probably have them in your size and speed rating. If Michelin didn't have the $70 rebate when I bought tires, I would have bought the Coopers because they were the cheapest from what I priced.
TIA
Read many reviews on GY Comfordtred. All the good reviews were posted by users with less than 10K miles. Majority of them with more than 20K miles have many issues with the tire. Sidewall, not good one for highway.. I think it's good for 4 to 5 years..
thanks.
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dent guard paintless service agreement