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... Gary
Also my first impression of the Hankook Optimo H418 tires (235/60-16) are very good. they seem quieter than the OEM goodyears. but time will tell.
Some seem to have reported success in using other sizes. With all the problems I've had I've opted to stick with manufacturer recommendations in hopes of trying to get everything working under warranty so there is nothing to blame as to the problem.
Having said that, even after replacing my Goodyear 225/65/16 with new ones of the same I'm still having steering and braking problems... It's back in the shop again with no estimate of when I might get it back.
They also tried to tell me it was over 36,000 so it wasn't under warranty and that the computer also indicated that it was not under warranty. I whipped out my letter from Nissan which indicated it was under 60,000 extended base warranty.
... Gary
X - tire width in milimeters
y - the percent of the sitewall of the width X
Z - rim diameter
So, to calculate the real diameter of the tire, would be this
RealDiameter = Z + X * ( Y : 100)
and this will get how many inches(Z) + how many milimeters is your tire.
Now, when you are staying with same rim size(16inch), then you need to know how many milimeters was the sidewall(rubber) of the original tire and replacment tire. I think if it stays within 5mm then it can be called 0+ size.
So,
OrigSideWall = 225*65% = 146.25
NewSideWall = 235*60% = 141
So the difference is 5.25mm which should be OK I guess.
This could be extended to count how much difference you would get on your odometer say per 1000miles.
May be next time:)
When I replaced my wifes 97 Quest original tires 205/75-15 with 215/70-15 I noticed on the long distance my trip odometer was showing different number. So I started calculating the circumference of the tires and the difference beetween them multiplied by number of rotation I get per 1000 miles. Amazingly I got very accuratelly muching results.
I have a Quest 05 SE model. Today I have 2 questions and wonder if anyone can give me some tips.
First how does one turn off the "low tire pressure" signal on the dashboard? This morning it turned "on" as I took my van to change oil. I asked the mechanic to check them and put more air if needed. He did but somehow the signal was still displayed.
Second, what winter tires to put on? My OEM tires are P225/60R17. If someone can suggest a few choices, 2-3, I'd appreciate it very much. Also what about the tire pressure sensor in the OEM tire stem. What happens to them when you change to a new set of tires? Can they be transferred? This seems to be a naive question and I apologize in advance
Thanks,
Phuc
When you change tires, let the instller know you have the sensors on your tires. You shouldn't have a problem since most new cars have this sensors and shops are training their installers on the correct installation.
For snow tires, I would check Tire Rack.
All this because I cand disble the system and run snows without the contant warning!
Thanks,
There's a light lit on the dash panel, but it doesn't flash.
My Subaru flashes every 4 seconds - I put a piece of black tape over it.
Villager/Nissan Quest? This car is in Europe and in repair stations they
don’t have specs in theirs computers to do proper alignment, only way to do
the alignment is manually enter data do the computer.
Thanks
Mercury
Villager/Nissan Quest? This car is in Europe and in the repair
stations they don't have specs in theirs computers to do proper wheel
alignment, only way to do
the alignment is manually enter data do the computer. I need toe-in,
front camber and front caster
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Jerzy
Wish I could help. I am pretty sure that some programming is necessary so you are not reading the tire pressure on the Nissan next to you at the traffic light. I picked up a key fob on Ebay for my 04 Quest and the procedure to program it was pretty wierd but it worked. I bought wheels (non Quest) that fit the hubs to mount snows on and just went "Sensor Free". It just reads * * * * for the pressures. No alarms, warnings, or anything, just no readings. I seldom look at presures unless one beeps so it was fine for me anyway.
Good luck
With these two tires/rims I also bought a pair of bare steel rims with sensors, from the same '06 Quest. I have a set of 235-60-16 Blizzaks coming from TireRack.com, they're running a clearance on them right now for $82 each. As I'm sure most '04+ Quest owners from wintery climates know, the original Goodyears are horrible in slippery conditions. :mad: We have a sloped driveway, and the van is worthless climbing the driveway with the traction control on. Turn the traction control off and it barely makes it while spinning like crazy.
The OEM Goodyears have a quiet ride but that is about it. I think any aftermarket tire will be better in the snow. If you get a lot of snow, the Blizzaks will do you well. Smart move.
dtownfb, I wasn't clear in explaining that I have two sets of rims with sensors all installed; my original '04 set and a "newer" set of '06 rims aquired at a junkyard. The issue is that fact that the '06 sensors need to be calibrated to work with the computer and read out the pressures on my '04 van. Hopefully the dealer or someone can easily fix this. The tire pressure readout is a convenient feature on this van, and I've grown spoiled using it. It saved me once already, detecting a slow leak that we had on one tire due to a nail we were carrying around in the tread.
That's good news, carzzz, and explains the other choices now available. With a volume like the Chrysler vans, it won't be long and there'll be tons of choices!
I absolutely hate the Goodyear 225/65/16 tire. Very expensive, rated for only 30,000 miles. They are hard to balance as well as it usually takes the dealer two or three tries before they get it right and only if they "road force" ballance them. The balance problems usually appear to be manufacturer inconsistancies as I have one of them right now not that old but out of specs for roundness.
Hopfully though another manufacturer will start making the tire. I'll never buy anything with the name Goodyear on it again.
Gary, check tirerack.com, in addition to the present crappy Goodyear tires, 225-65-16 tires are now also available in General, Yokohama, and Michelin. All I can guess is that maybe these companies saw the Chrysler request and the potential volume made it cost effective for them to produce this size. This is great news for us Quest owners.
Our van Quest 05 SE has ~21.5K, and it looks like the OEM tires may have to be replaced @30K. I have a few questions and would like to have some feedbacks.
First, some of you mentioned about putting the Yokohama Avid TRZ. On TireRack website, some Quest owners said so, but one of them although started out having a good impression said that he later experienced problems with these TRZ, almost to the point of regretting to buy it. If you have them, please give me some long-term feedback.
Second, I also saw that Pirelli P4 can also replace the 17 inc OEM on my Quest. Anyone has experience with them so far?
I'm also interested to hear about other brands if you have them. Reviews on tirerack website tends to be a bit a mix of positive and negative, and of course includes many car companies so it's a bit hard to get a good feeling for what tire may work or not on my van.
Thanks
I was looking around yesterday and Walmart quoted me for the 225/65/16 eagles $135. plus tax and mounting. And $128 for the Michlen MXV plus everything.
Another place quoted me Toyo 225/65-16 $130 plus tax but included mounting.
So I am still looking. I do have 45000 on this 04 Quest and so far haven't had any brake problems.
Was wondering anybody had any experience with them.
On our '04, I run no TPMS for the snow tires and the monitor shows nothing but ** for each tire pressure. No need to disable anything.
I have heard that narrower tires have better traction during snow, and also see tirerack recommended size 215/70R16. I am going to try narrower tires. It should do a lot better then OEM.