Pontiac Grand Prix Tires and Wheels
I was wondering if anyone else has pitting on the inside of the rim as a result of the road salt. I clean my wheels once a week (even if I can't wash my entire car due to wet weather) primarily because of the substantial brake dust. After the first snow storm, I noticed areas on the inside of the rim that I just can't get clean and it is slightly pitted holding in the brake dust. I use Westly's Bleach White and have also used Meguires Hot Rims. Neither one do the trick and I am reluctant to try anything harsher so that I don't make a bigger and uglier mess. I have a call into the dealer to see what they recommend. Some call me fastidious, but I like a nice clean wheel.
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I bought the "American racing" (casino)18" rims they are even more open then stock rims and also collect a fair bit of brake dust. I just take a power washer to them and that keeps the dust/dirt down. It is not perfect by any means but it does help.
I have been looking on this site and cant believe that people will pay this much for a car and then try and cheap out with rubber, slide into a curb once or another car and you just paid for your tires. Then there is always the insurance factor that goes up when you have a crash.
Besides, the tires that come with the car are summer tires, not all season which is why the car slides so much. All season tires lose 30 % of their grip on dry pavement at -10c /14F so forget the part about snow added on.
All Season Performance (same exact tires), but nothing is specified on the Pontiac.com website other than the tire sizes. Also, GM said that they should have specified on the tire that they are All Season Performance; they admitted it was a mistake not specifying this. Perhaps, it is the driver in the snow!!
As far as tire balance, they shouldn't have to settle in at all either. They should be done good initially, and maybe loose balance as the tire wears unevenly. It's possible to have a balanced tire that's out-of-round, since balance is a weight-only thing.
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
Also, no vibration in my steering wheel. I have even taken my hands off the wheel while driving and it's fine.
I now have 10,700 miles on the 2006 since August. I am very happy with this car even though I complain about the hissing. Now, I don't even notice it anymore and thank goodness it goes out once I get in the car and does not affect the radio/cd performance. Tell me, what do you use to clean the exhaust pipes. My brother told me that I am going to have to always keep them clean. I wipe them all the time but see little spots. Should I use a chrome cleaner? I was told to. I just had an express wax done and get a free detailing and free loaner car from the dealer (for one of my many complaints), so I thought I would use that in August since I don't work in August. Maybe the detailing job will get the scratch on that rear wheel out. Well see.
I have used zaino, http://www.zainostore.com/, on the car, I got a starter kit, it was expensive, it took most of a friday and saturday, but the car looked great. It really helps it keep clean after rain and dust. I hadn't thought about waxing the wheels, will give it a try. Anybody else tried the zaino stuff?
Cheers,
Gary
Bill
Just make sure you have a good paint job. The Zaino really improves the shine, but optically seems to magnify the flaws.( I noticed this especially on metallic paint) Looks like a coating of glass over the paint after 3/4 coats.
gxpjoeyp....2700 miles and lovin it...so far i hit 105 with a lot more to go.....
Mike
Just offering info.
And Tirerack will drop ship directly to a dealer for mounting.
- Ray
I have a GP GT 2003 (3800) - (P225 60R 16) wheels and I'd like to buy winter rims for my winter tires, therefore I could do the switch myself in the spring and the fall.
I would like to do this the right way and make sure that I do not damage my rotors (e.g. if improperly tightened), etc...
As far, what I know:
- Tighten wheel nuts in a crisscross sequence.
- Wheel torque (100 ft lb), from my car manual/guide.
- Rotation, from my car manual/guide.
Questions:
i) The work (rims switch) will occur on the ground. Should it be done when the car is elevated (hoist) ??
Reason: I read (somewhere) that it made a difference for special rims, like chrome rims.
ii) The Tires/Rims will be balanced initially, and I'd like to know if I should have them balanced every time I put them on (once a year), or for example every 2 or 3 years is good enought ??
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
I'm sticking with the summer tires year round, as we live in Atlanta, and snow is rare.
Ciao!
Every vehicle sold in the US has a vehicle placrad that lists the original tire size and the proper pressure for that size. The placard is usually located on a doorpost or in the glovebox.
I happen to have a book that summarizes this info by vehicle, and a 2000 Grand Prix didn't come with 17" tires, only 15" and 16". I can only assume the rims are from a later model. This changes everything and the pressure needs to be recalculated. Assuming you are using a P225/55R17's, the size the later models used, then the pressure would be 30 psi.
If the size is different, then I'll need to know what the size is.
Thanks
i have a 2000 grand prix gtp.i recently put on some 20 inch chrome rims (u2 007). i did not drop or raise the car at all.the rims fit almost perfectly,a little scrub scrub in the back on speed bumps but thats about it. today i walked out of the store and noticed that my back wheels are not cambered straight. the tops of the rear tires are in farther then the bottoms looks like this /----\ . well not that bad at all but you get the idea.the front tires are cambered perfectly,so no need to worry about those. my question: is the rear camber adjustable,(factory)with out buying a camber kit? because with a camber like this i am going to go through some $150 a piece tires quick like,and i don't like that idea. any help you can give me will be great!! thanks!
Cody
I also found out today that my tie rods ends have to be replaced and my left CV joint too. I am not to impressed with the newer GP's reliability!