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venture

cdnpinhead said:

Now that I'm retired, I spend more time at the cabin where it snows seriously every winter. So, I decided to go with Tire Rack to buy a set of winter tires and wheels, given that the all-season tires I've had on my TSX have not been particularly successful at allowing me to drive up the incline from the cabin to the street. I've taken to parking about a quarter-mile away on level ground that gets regularly plowed and walking to the cabin when the snow gets deep, but I'd really rather not.

Anyway, I can now reinforce the notion that Tire Rack knows what they're doing. I got a set of four Michelin Ice-X winter tires and 16" (stock is 17") wheels, along with TPMS sensors, for a decent price (~$1050
minus $100 rebates). I originally ordered Blizzaks, but it turns out that the TSX "requires" tires with a load or speed rating that they didn't meet; only the Michelins did, so that's what I ended up with. I ordered them over the weekend, and Monday morning a Tire Rack guy called me to outline the issue. I asked why I was able to order something that apparently isn't allowed by the car manufacturer and got some mumbling. Anyway, it was dealt with quickly and I now have tires that don't have as good snow traction -- oh well.

So, the tire and wheel assemblies with the TPMS's installed, road-force balanced, arrived two days later. Well, not exactly -- two of them came on Wednesday, but it took until Fri,day for the other two to get here.

Anyway, this balanced wheel assembly system allowed me to tell Discount Tire to put it where the sun doesn't shine. They have become tire [non-permissible content removed] (not that that term is overused or anything) that don't use the car's door jamb placard for tire pressure and dictate where two new tires have to be mounted. When four wheels arrive at my front door that are completely ready to install, I can do it in 45 minutes or so (even on Sunday). I haven't completely given up on Discount, but now that I have loose wheels to work with I can take them in two at a time and get exactly what I want -- I'll install them later. Better yet, I can go to Costco.

That said, I got the four put on, and the TPMS sensors linked up immediately. I took the car out on the 202 (urban freeway) and verified that the balancing was acceptable. Overall, the Tire Rack experience was totally acceptable. The TSX TPMS readout shows all four tire pressures; the one on the Forester only lights up a warning that is nearly useless -- one or more of the four tires is low -- you get to figure out which one(s) and by how much. Yeah, I know, who actually puts air in their tires these days -- there are people for that.

Sorry to interrupt the flow with an experience dealing with hands-on work on a car with over 150K miles that's actually driven in weather and kept long enough to wear out several sets of tires. Different strokes and all that.

I've got winter tires and wheels from Tire Rack before. My experience was the same every time.

I got a set of Blizzaks for my wife's Forester one time. She could have picked up the snow plow driver and taken him to work.

explorerx4

@cdnpinhead,
You still have to keep in mind that snow can pack under the car lift it off the tires.
We get very wet snow here I the NE and it happens.
One of my kids just replaced the original Continentals on her 6 year old Escape @72k.
Dealer price matched Discount.

Michaell

cdnpinhead said:

Now that I'm retired, I spend more time at the cabin where it snows seriously every winter. So, I decided to go with Tire Rack to buy a set of winter tires and wheels, given that the all-season tires I've had on my TSX have not been particularly successful at allowing me to drive up the incline from the cabin to the street. I've taken to parking about a quarter-mile away on level ground that gets regularly plowed and walking to the cabin when the snow gets deep, but I'd really rather not.

Anyway, I can now reinforce the notion that Tire Rack knows what they're doing. I got a set of four Michelin Ice-X winter tires and 16" (stock is 17") wheels, along with TPMS sensors, for a decent price (~$1050
minus $100 rebates). I originally ordered Blizzaks, but it turns out that the TSX "requires" tires with a load or speed rating that they didn't meet; only the Michelins did, so that's what I ended up with. I ordered them over the weekend, and Monday morning a Tire Rack guy called me to outline the issue. I asked why I was able to order something that apparently isn't allowed by the car manufacturer and got some mumbling. Anyway, it was dealt with quickly and I now have tires that don't have as good snow traction -- oh well.

So, the tire and wheel assemblies with the TPMS's installed, road-force balanced, arrived two days later. Well, not exactly -- two of them came on Wednesday, but it took until Friday for the other two to get here.

Anyway, this balanced wheel assembly system allowed me to tell Discount Tire to put it where the sun doesn't shine. They have become tire [non-permissible content removed] (not that that term is overused or anything) that don't use the car's door jamb placard for tire pressure and dictate where two new tires have to be mounted. When four wheels arrive at my front door that are completely ready to install, I can do it in 45 minutes or so (even on Sunday). I haven't completely given up on Discount, but now that I have loose wheels to work with I can take them in two at a time and get exactly what I want -- I'll install them later. Better yet, I can go to Costco.

That said, I got the four put on, and the TPMS sensors linked up immediately. I took the car out on the 202 (urban freeway) and verified that the car ran smoothly. Overall, the Tire Rack experience was totally acceptable. The TSX TPMS readout shows all four tire pressures; the one on the Forester only lights up a warning that is nearly useless -- one or more of the four tires is low -- you get to figure out which one(s) and by how much. Yeah, I know, who actually puts air in their tires these days -- there are people for that. That said, three of the four tires were dead on 35 and the other one was at 33. Not bad at all.

Sorry to interrupt the flow with an experience dealing with hands-on work on a car with over 150K miles that's actually driven in weather and kept long enough to wear out several sets of tires. Different strokes and all that.

Thanks for the update.

I second your frustration about how TPMS info is relayed to the driver. The Outback just has a warning, while the MINI indicates which tire is low.

I haven't had any issues with the Jetta so I don't know which approach they take. Which is funny, because the Jetta lives outside while the Outback and MINI get the garage.

cdnpinhead

My #3 son (apple not falling far from the tree and all that) has a Honda that doesn't call out TPMS pressures or locations, and his question has to do with "why do we need this?" Of course the answer has to do with Ford Explorers, Firestone and God knows how much "collusion."

ab348

I’m on my second set of Michelin X-Ice tires. You are right that they are not designed for heavy snow. However they got me though fresh snow that was deep enough that it was scraping the undercarriage. They are excellent though in other types of winter conditions and are quiet and smooth-riding.

explorerx4

@Cdnpinhead,
I going to disagree with your conclusion, because they just would have changed the threshold for when the light came on when the lower pressure recommendation was made.
The TPMS being triggered is pretty much arbitrary and a low pressure number.
Take this with a grain of salt, but a quick search showed warning triggered when 25% below recommended pressure.

venture

explorerx4 said:

@Cdnpinhead,
I going to disagree with your conclusion, because they just would have changed the threshold for when the light came on when the lower pressure recommendation was made.
The TPMS being triggered is pretty much arbitrary and a low pressure number.

I think it depends on what type of monitor. Some show a difference in pressure.

venture

Michaell said:

cdnpinhead said:

Now that I'm retired, I spend more time at the cabin where it snows seriously every winter. So, I decided to go with Tire Rack to buy a set of winter tires and wheels, given that the all-season tires I've had on my TSX have not been particularly successful at allowing me to drive up the incline from the cabin to the street. I've taken to parking about a quarter-mile away on level ground that gets regularly plowed and walking to the cabin when the snow gets deep, but I'd really rather not.

Anyway, I can now reinforce the notion that Tire Rack knows what they're doing. I got a set of four Michelin Ice-X winter tires and 16" (stock is 17") wheels, along with TPMS sensors, for a decent price (~$1050
minus $100 rebates). I originally ordered Blizzaks, but it turns out that the TSX "requires" tires with a load or speed rating that they didn't meet; only the Michelins did, so that's what I ended up with. I ordered them over the weekend, and Monday morning a Tire Rack guy called me to outline the issue. I asked why I was able to order something that apparently isn't allowed by the car manufacturer and got some mumbling. Anyway, it was dealt with quickly and I now have tires that don't have as good snow traction -- oh well.

So, the tire and wheel assemblies with the TPMS's installed, road-force balanced, arrived two days later. Well, not exactly -- two of them came on Wednesday, but it took until Friday for the other two to get here.

Anyway, this balanced wheel assembly system allowed me to tell Discount Tire to put it where the sun doesn't shine. They have become tire [non-permissible content removed] (not that that term is overused or anything) that don't use the car's door jamb placard for tire pressure and dictate where two new tires have to be mounted. When four wheels arrive at my front door that are completely ready to install, I can do it in 45 minutes or so (even on Sunday). I haven't completely given up on Discount, but now that I have loose wheels to work with I can take them in two at a time and get exactly what I want -- I'll install them later. Better yet, I can go to Costco.

That said, I got the four put on, and the TPMS sensors linked up immediately. I took the car out on the 202 (urban freeway) and verified that the car ran smoothly. Overall, the Tire Rack experience was totally acceptable. The TSX TPMS readout shows all four tire pressures; the one on the Forester only lights up a warning that is nearly useless -- one or more of the four tires is low -- you get to figure out which one(s) and by how much. Yeah, I know, who actually puts air in their tires these days -- there are people for that. That said, three of the four tires were dead on 35 and the other one was at 33. Not bad at all.

Sorry to interrupt the flow with an experience dealing with hands-on work on a car with over 150K miles that's actually driven in weather and kept long enough to wear out several sets of tires. Different strokes and all that.

Thanks for the update.

I second your frustration about how TPMS info is relayed to the driver. The Outback just has a warning, while the MINI indicates which tire is low.

I haven't had any issues with the Jetta so I don't know which approach they take. Which is funny, because the Jetta lives outside while the Outback and MINI get the garage.

I read somewhere that you could see the tire pressures by fiddling with the settings, you know, that screwy set of paddles hanging off the steering wheel. I was going to try it, but lost the instructions and my tire pressure gage and compressor still work.

abacomike

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

explorerx4

TPMS in tire sends info, doesn't decide what to do with it.

tjc78

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

Both of my cars show the PSI... first I’ve ever heard of the temp. Guess you get something for 100K

graphicguy

ab348 said:

graphicguy said:

Plus, it gives me a chance to be in the dark with my quasi-girlfriend.

I think the guy in this picture has one of those too.

@ab348 That’s funny!

abacomike

tjc78 said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

Both of my cars show the PSI... first I’ve ever heard of the temp. Guess you get something for 100K

This is the first car I have had that displays Fahrenheit temperatures of each tire.  My left front tire always runs 10-15 degrees hotter than the other three tires.  My service rep told me that the hotter the tire, the faster it will wear.  Both front tires are already over 50% worn.  He told me not to expect more than 12,000 miles on the front tires.  The rear tires are only 30% worn.  So i will be replacing the front tires in a few months and not the rears - the fronts are a different size anyway.

ronsteve

The Jetta just illuminates the idiot light to tell you that one is low. Doesn't tell you which one.
Can't remember if that '13 Murano that I had a flat with actually said which tire, but I know it didn't tell individual pressures.

One of the display options in my RDX is to show all 4 tire pressures. Had an Avenger rental with that same feature. YMMV.

xwesx

cdnpinhead said:

Sorry to interrupt the flow with an experience dealing with hands-on work on a car with over 150K miles that's actually driven in weather and kept long enough to wear out several sets of tires. Different strokes and all that.

Thanks for sharing! Hopefully the winter set works well for you! Is your TSX all-wheel drive? We currently have the XI3 on our Forester, and they're okay tires. I won't buy them again, but I don't regret having gave them a shot. If you have to deal with deep snow regularly, you might also consider a set of tire chains (for all four corners if you have AWD) for those wicked snow days. No tire can compare to chains (as long as you don't need to go fast!).

I have always had great experiences at Tire Rack. I even bought a set of wheels/tires for the Q7 before I had even picked up the vehicle. I contacted them mid-February, got the order sorted out, asked them when the tires would need to ship to get to my brother's house in Oregon by 1pm on Monday, March 06 (2017), and asked them to hold the tires for shipping until the time where they would be at his place with the least lead time. Tires were shipping from Reno, Nevada, so not a long distance.

The guys there had no issues with the request. They arrived at my brother's place on Saturday, I got there on Monday (on schedule!), mounted them in the driveway, threw the stock set on a hitch-mounted cargo tray, and off we went to the frozen north! Total cost was ~$1300.

I also managed to convince my friend who bought the NV3500 a couple months ago to do a similar thing, except that he could not have TR mount/balance the tires because the wheels and tires were at separate facilities. He had them shipped individually to the dealer in Salt Lake City, and that dealer did the mount and balance for no extra charge (he had just spent $13,500 there for the four-wheel-drive conversion). We did not need them on the trip, so they just rode home in the back seat, but saved him several hundred dollars from what he would have spent here in Fairbanks. Man, the TPMS on that one was a pain, though. He ended up having to go to a local shop to get them synced up (for a minimal fee... he "knows a guy").

I don't bother with TPMS in my winter wheels; I have this bad habit of checking my tire pressure. One thing I do appreciate about Volkwagen products: They don't use the in-wheel sensor technology for their TPMS.

xwesx

ronsteve said:

The Jetta just illuminates the idiot light to tell you that one is low. Doesn't tell you which one.
Can't remember if that '13 Murano that I had a flat with actually said which tire, but I know it didn't tell individual pressures.

One of the display options in my RDX is to show all 4 tire pressures. Had an Avenger rental with that same feature. YMMV.

I think it was @explorerx4 that mentioned the sensor sends the info, but doesn't decide what to do with it. Often, a user can see all (or most) of that detailed information using a scan tool interface (not the basic code reader scanners, but an actual OBDII interface) if they real want it. It is usually just the cheap interfaces on the non-lux brands that dumb it down to a light.

Drivingfool

On XM...6, 7, 8, 18, 26, 32, 49, 311.The last one is "Yacht Rock". We both enjoy our XM radio, a lot!
I used Limewire mostly and Kazaa in the good ole' days and have many many songs downloaded. Also bought a bunch in the iTunes store as I couldn't find them anywhere else. Being a child of the '60's, just turned 64, love all that music but really prefer "Yacht Rock" and "The Beatles channel with the '80's and '60's distant seconds. But use to shuffle button my music when I use my iPhone or flash drive, love never knowing what's coming on next. And have to change channels just like the baby boomer that I am. Music and driving just go together...period! And with Hertz, I enjoy both my passions.

The Sandman/Driving Fool

driver100

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

I think in your car it if you press a button it automatically adds air to the tire if it is too low so you don't even have to get out of the car.

driver100

graphicguy said:

ab348 said:

graphicguy said:

Plus, it gives me a chance to be in the dark with my quasi-girlfriend.

I think the guy in this picture has one of those too.

@ab348 That’s funny!

What is wrong with taking your girlfriend out on a little outing to the fountain?

driver100

abacomike said:

tjc78 said:

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

Both of my cars show the PSI... first I’ve ever heard of the temp. Guess you get something for 100K

This is the first car I have had that displays Fahrenheit temperatures of each tire.  My left front tire always runs 10-15 degrees hotter than the other three tires.  My service rep told me that the hotter the tire, the faster it will wear.  Both front tires are already over 50% worn.  He told me not to expect more than 12,000 miles on the front tires.  The rear tires are only 30% worn.  So i will be replacing the front tires in a few months and not the rears - the fronts are a different size anyway

.

12000 miles on a pair of tires!!!! I only got 24000 before I blew mine and needed a new set.....and I wasn't happy about that. And then making an appointment and sitting around and getting them balanced, etc....

cdnpinhead

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

How about the relative humidity within the tire, otherwise known as how dry the gas is? Maybe that's in next year's model.

oldfarmer50

This is sure to irritate driver100.

https://youtu.be/XV9rJwEOCus

fintail

There's one of Youtube's more irritating voices,

roadburner

cdnpinhead said:

Now that I'm retired, I spend more time at the cabin where it snows seriously every winter. So, I decided to go with Tire Rack to buy a set of winter tires and wheels, given that the all-season tires I've had on my TSX have not been particularly successful at allowing me to drive up the incline from the cabin to the street. I've taken to parking about a quarter-mile away on level ground that gets regularly plowed and walking to the cabin when the snow gets deep, but I'd really rather not.

Anyway, I can now reinforce the notion that Tire Rack knows what they're doing. I got a set of four Michelin Ice-X winter tires and 16" (stock is 17") wheels, along with TPMS sensors, for a decent price (~$1050
minus $100 rebates). I originally ordered Blizzaks, but it turns out that the TSX "requires" tires with a load or speed rating that they didn't meet; only the Michelins did, so that's what I ended up with. I ordered them over the weekend, and Monday morning a Tire Rack guy called me to outline the issue. I asked why I was able to order something that apparently isn't allowed by the car manufacturer and got some mumbling. Anyway, it was dealt with quickly and I now have tires that don't have as good snow traction -- oh well.

So, the tire and wheel assemblies with the TPMS's installed, road-force balanced, arrived two days later. Well, not exactly -- two of them came on Wednesday, but it took until Friday for the other two to get here.

Anyway, this balanced wheel assembly system allowed me to tell Discount Tire to put it where the sun doesn't shine. They have become tire [non-permissible content removed] (not that that term is overused or anything) that don't use the car's door jamb placard for tire pressure and dictate where two new tires have to be mounted. When four wheels arrive at my front door that are completely ready to install, I can do it in 45 minutes or so (even on Sunday). I haven't completely given up on Discount, but now that I have loose wheels to work with I can take them in two at a time and get exactly what I want -- I'll install them later. Better yet, I can go to Costco.

That said, I got the four put on, and the TPMS sensors linked up immediately. I took the car out on the 202 (urban freeway) and verified that the car ran smoothly. Overall, the Tire Rack experience was totally acceptable. The TSX TPMS readout shows all four tire pressures; the one on the Forester only lights up a warning that is nearly useless -- one or more of the four tires is low -- you get to figure out which one(s) and by how much. Yeah, I know, who actually puts air in their tires these days -- there are people for that. That said, three of the four tires were dead on 35 and the other one was at 33. Not bad at all.

Sorry to interrupt the flow with an experience dealing with hands-on work on a car with over 150K miles that's actually driven in weather and kept long enough to wear out several sets of tires. Different strokes and all that.

I still use Tire Rack quite a bit, although I do patronize a locally owned tires store as well. They are honest, competent, and their prices are reasonable. I've heard other stories about DT- they are rapidly squandering what good will they had accumulated with the driving public.
And I also find it funny that so many people today consider adding air to a tire or-horrors!-rotating the tires yourself to be unimaginably difficult...

xwesx

driver100 said:

What is wrong with taking your girlfriend out on a little outing to the fountain?

No need for a lifeguard on duty with a 'girl' like that around!

oldfarmer50

Oh you naughty Tesla drivers.

https://bgr.com/2018/12/03/tesla-autopilot-drunk-driver-fell-asleep-arrested/

snakeweasel

tjc78 said:

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

Both of my cars show the PSI... first I’ve ever heard of the temp. Guess you get something for 100K

I first found out about the temperature feature a couple of months ago while researching TPMS for the bike. Still contemplating getting them for the bike but since I check the tire pressure at least weekly it may not be a good way to use money.

Now on mine and the wifes car all it tells us is that one tire is low, we (more accurately "I") have to figure out which tire.

snakeweasel

cdnpinhead said:

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

How about the relative humidity within the tire, otherwise known as how dry the gas is? Maybe that's in next year's model.

Sorry, next years models will tell you how much nitrogen is in the tire.

abacomike

My service manager informed me that when it’s time to change the front tires to get my best price and he’ll match it no matter the brand.  I have Pirellis on the car and will stay with them.  I would rather have my Mercedes Dealer put the new tires on because of the programming necessary for the TPMS.  Besides, I end up maintaining good will with a service manager I am close with.

sda

I’ve been a loyal customer of DT for years, however, the last few visits make me wonder if they have gotten too big. Mavis is now entering the local market. I would think that will be a positive influence on service and pricing.

driver100

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oldfarmer50">This is sure to irritate driver100.

I wouldn't take any car to Scotty for a repair....that guy is obnoxious!

driver100

snakeweasel said:

tjc78 said:

abacomike said:

My TPMS displays the psi in each tire AND the temperature of the air in each tire.

Both of my cars show the PSI... first I’ve ever heard of the temp. Guess you get something for 100K

Now on mine and the wifes car all it tells us is that one tire is low, we (more accurately "I") have to figure out which tire.

My earlier cars showed a warning that one tire was low. I had to go out in the freezing cold and try to find out which one it was....usually the last one I tested. It is so nice to press a button and see what the pressure is in all the tires........from inside the car!

stickguy

I don’t think DT is around here, but mavis is now all over. I use them. Happy so far.

graphicguy

For Acura fans....this is the one I’m keeping my eyes open for....

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120244_2020-acura-tlx-type-s-spy-shots

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

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oldfarmer50">This is sure to irritate driver100.

I wouldn't take any car to Scotty for a repair....that guy is obnoxious!

I guess it's just not me that does not like his videos. At least take off those damn sunglasses.

graphicguy

To our wonderful hosts and hostesses....any idea when Edmunds is going to fix the Forums? Seems they’re still buried at the very bottom of the page where they’re still hard to find? Thx!

I know some of you have access to BMV databases. Seems my old Caddy keeps turning up, as I just got a letter from the OH BMV asking if I want to mail in my tag renewel.

I thought I made sure the car is no longer in my name. But, OHIO has me as the Euronext owner.

VIN 1G6AX5SX7G0107602

THX!

Michaell

graphicguy said:

For Acura fans....this is the one I’m keeping my eyes open for....

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120244_2020-acura-tlx-type-s-spy-shots

Skip the Kia; hold out for this.

stickguy

That’s gonna be pricey.

oldfarmer50

abacomike said:

My service manager informed me that when it’s time to change the front tires to get my best price and he’ll match it no matter the brand.  I have Pirellis on the car and will stay with them.  I would rather have my Mercedes Dealer put the new tires on because of the programming necessary for the TPMS.  Besides, I end up maintaining good will with a service manager I am close with.

I’m not a fan of the Pirellis that came on the Ford (P Zero). After only 10k miles they developed a pronounced whine which is really irritating.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

I don’t think DT is around here, but mavis is now all over. I use them. Happy so far.

Mavis bought out a local chain which I used to love but the difference in customer service was like night and day now they are my last choice.

oldfarmer50

graphicguy said:

For Acura fans....this is the one I’m keeping my eyes open for....

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120244_2020-acura-tlx-type-s-spy-shots

Can’t say I care much for the strange paint job.

What happened to the Stinger?

oldfarmer50

snakeweasel said:

driver100 said:

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oldfarmer50">This is sure to irritate driver100.

I wouldn't take any car to Scotty for a repair....that guy is obnoxious!

I guess it's just not me that does not like his videos. At least take off those damn sunglasses.

Yeah, he’s a kook but is his information accurate? He hates CVT transmissions and says Nissans are junk. Is he right?

snakeweasel

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

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oldfarmer50">This is sure to irritate driver100.

I wouldn't take any car to Scotty for a repair....that guy is obnoxious!

I guess it's just not me that does not like his videos. At least take off those damn sunglasses.

Yeah, he’s a kook but is his information accurate? He hates CVT transmissions and says Nissans are junk. Is he right?

The few videos of his I have seen are mostly accurate. The video posted here I have to mostly agree with. MB's are highly engineered and are costly to maintain. A lot of people won't own one out of warranty. 

As for CVT's him hating them is his opinion and as such is neither right nor wrong. But they do have drawbacks and limitations which may or may not be overcome in the future. 

Nissans, not the best make out there but there are a lot worse cars you can buy.

driver100

I can't imagine why a knowledgeable mechanic would say that Nissans are junk. Very few mainstream cars built today are junk.

ab348

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

For Acura fans....this is the one I’m keeping my eyes open for....

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120244_2020-acura-tlx-type-s-spy-shots

Can’t say I care much for the strange paint job.

What happened to the Stinger?

I found the size of the blackout camo they had to use on the grille emblem amusing. Do ya think maybe it's a bit too big, Acura?

Those are some serious boy-racer exhaust pipes. And some of the most rubber-band-like tires I have seen in a while on a sedan. Makes me wonder how practical it would be for regular use.

ab348

oldfarmer50 said:

I’m not a fan of the Pirellis that came on the Ford (P Zero). After only 10k miles they developed a pronounced whine which is really irritating.

Aside from some of the old Cinturatos you would see on Euro imports, Pirelli always seemed a bit of a specialty/performance brand to me. But ever since they were bought by the Chinese a few years ago and started manufacturing there and in Eastern Europe, they have tried to break into the more mainstream market. I almost bought a set of Pirelli winter tires last year for the ATS because they seemed a good deal and only shipping issues with them led me to get the Michelins instead. I still am not totally convinced I would want them on my car.

graphicguy

stickguy said:

That’s gonna be pricey.

Same thing I was thinking. If one is to believe the Acura rumor mill, the RLX is going away and this top end TLX is going to take its place.

I think the TLX S-Type is going to come in at about $10K more than where they are now for the A-Spec. So, mid-$50s.

That S-Type grill is right off of the current gen TLX. Looks like the body panels are, too. Not sure what they’re trying to disguise. I’m thinking it’s just a drivetrain upgrade.

That would open up a whole slew of other cars I would look at.....340, AMG, etc.

We’ll see.

@oldfarmer50 ....Stinger early reports has me feeling a bit skittish regarding it’s reliability and quality. Not totally off the board. I’d be interested in it’s cousin, the G70. Maybe see how the ‘19 Stingers play out, too.

henryn

https://moderntiredealer.com/article/726284/tpms-volkswagen-passat-2012-2017

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the 2012-2017 Volkswagen Passat is the indirect type, and is included in the software of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) control module.

The system will recognize a slow and gradual decrease in tire pressure on a wheel. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) memory faults for tire pressure monitoring are stored in the ABS control module. With the help of the ABS speed sensor, the TPMS compares the speed and rolling circumference of the individual wheels. There are no sensors installed in the vehicle’s tires.

Rolling circumference of a tire may change due to:

Insufficient tire pressure.
Structural damage on tires.
The vehicle is loaded heavily on one side.
One axle is heavily loaded (i.e., when pulling a trailer).
When snow chains are used.
When a spare tire is installed.
One wheel is replaced.

pensfan83

graphicguy said:

For Acura fans....this is the one I’m keeping my eyes open for....

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1120244_2020-acura-tlx-type-s-spy-shots

That would be great if they stay on that timeline. My lease matures in September 2020 and my understanding is Acura will fully waive (as in not roll over) up to 3 payments which means I could make a move as early as June if I wanted.

bwia

Hey guys, Sirius/xm is having a flash sale.

I just got this amazing offer of $4.99 a month for 12 months. One small caveat though, a credit card is required for this purchase.This offer is so enticing I might re-sign after a one year hiatus.