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Hyundai Azera Tires and Wheels
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Those Michelin tires are V-speed rated, which although academic to most of us, allows the top speed of 145 MPH ( no speed limiter like many competitors )
Both the 2006 and 2007 utilize LED taillights and brakelights, which in addition to the styling benefit, light about a half second quicker than incandescent ones. That may mean the difference between being rearended or not.
However, I am so glad that I have the '06 that came with the full size, matching spare tire!!!
Good design, me thinks.
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I was advised by my Dealer not to include the full size spare in the rotation as they only rotate front to back and always on the same side.
This was the same on my last vehicle and it had a full size spare and the tires were not the directional type. Wards.
If you check your owners manual there are recommended patterns for 4 and 5 tire rotations. If you do not use your spare and change your tires to a different brand or style, the spare surely won't give the same ride as the driving tires.
If you use the spare only for emergencies and return the drive tire after repair, you are probably better off with the donut spare.
Sounds good!
The great thing about these computers is that they can sense problems that a tech. would have to guess at.
My Azera seems to perform better as time goes by and miles build up. I now have 16 k and the car seems to improve.
I find that the drive is very sensitive to tire air pressure. When I keep it at 30 psi it handles the best.
I find that I must adjust the air pressure at least once a month. Maybe more.
Hopefully, Spring can't be far behind here.
I'm not familiar with the lifetime warranty on tires.
I'm not familiar with it either. It was always my understanding that the tires have a limited warranty. :confuse:
I'm a prospective azera buyer and was curious as to which michelin tires come standard on the azera. is there a different tire offered on the 2 trim lines? As far as a air pressure goes, you should check it at least monthly but especially in winter when normal leaks are more common.
When temps get really cold, you almost have to check tire pressure weekly. There is a certain point where colder temps cause pressure to drop inside a tire. However, that's if it stays consistenly COLD.
Anyway, it doesn't matter now...spring is here!!!
The Michelin website shows both the Energy MXV 4 as well as the Pilot XGT H4 for the SE.
You might find that some tire dealers will give you a trade in value for the new donut spare.
My 07 Limited came with Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 's. $195ea. at Tire Rack. So far, 5000 mi. I love this tire, all types of weather, noise, and even wear to this point.
My 02 Hyundai XG 350L also came with Michelin Energy MXV4's (but a slightly different model) and they were the worst tire I ever owned. Replaced at just over 20,000 mi.
Hmmm, if you like the OEM Michelins well enough, buy the set of four wheels/tires, and when it's time to replace your current rubber, you effectively wind up with a set of four 17" wheels for free!... :surprise:
The Azzy's ESC and traction control have made me decide I don't need snow tires. Being easily able to use the Shitronic to start out in 2nd also helps.
The couple times we did get snow and ice here, I turned the ESC off and, like you, shifted in to 2nd to start out.
Great deal! I assume that it was your dealer only promotion.
If anyone is interested in a pair of 17" Azera Limited alloy wheels,with about 150 miles on them feel free to email me.
4-chrome exchange: $525.00
7.25% tax: 38.06
Balance 4 @ $8.00 32.00
Nitrogen inflation 12.00
OTD: $607.06
Looks sweet / rides even better.
thanks
Brian
When I test drove my azera limited in Edmonton alberta, there was a feeling of tires being "out-of-round" that became a shimmy (shaking) at higher speeds. Flat spots are common in large truck tires in cold weather. It was cold in Edmonton (Feb 07) and the car was manufactured in Feb a year earlier (06). It obviously had been sitting in one spot for too long. I told the sales rep that I would purchase the car if they solved the shimmy problem. After a full day of trial and error, which included balancing and re-balancing wheels, and swapping wheels with the other 3 azeras left at the dealership. The day I purchased the car it was much warmer and the flat spots were noticeable, but much better. The service manager said that after a few hundred miles it should go away. needless to say it didn't and got much worse with time as the weather got colder.
It is particularly bad when starting out, after being parked overnight in cold weather. 7,000 kilometres later it is still noticeable as a shimmy (shaking) on the highway.
I have been battling with Michelin and the dealer ever since. Last week I finally got approval and the claim forms to have a local Michelin dealer replace all 4 tires. Michelin also replaced all of the tires on the other 3 cars at the dealership. However, Hyundai and Michelin are still battling over who is at fault. The dealer says it is related to a combination of the particular tires and shipping and storage procedures by Hyundai.
I have not received the tires yet.
The clunking in the front right suspension is my next issue!
Brian
Since I live quite a bit more south, yet still have to contend with snow a few times a year, I was wondering what your experience has been with driving the Azera in the snow (and it is supposed to snow here in Virginia this weekend too!!!)
I am very impressed with the traction and control in winter conditions, and I am using the original all-season Michelins.
Next Fall I plan to purchase 4 bridgestone blizzaks tires and mount them on extra rims. Most people around here use Blizzaks or good studded snowtires. Good winter tires are critical for minimizing stopping distance on ice and snowpack. Traction is secondary.
My other vehicle (wife's) is a 1999 Volvo XC v70. With AWD and snow tires it is amazing. It can actually plow snow until it powers out! The Azera isn't that good but it is better than any other vehicle I have driven. And I have driven many 4 x 4 's.
I suspect you won't need anything more than the factory tires in Virginia. But watch your tire pressure!
CHASSIS
06-50-013
DECEMBER, 2006
TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATION AND RADIAL FORCE VARIATION
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB# 01-50-008 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NOTE: Each wheel and tire assembly is precision balanced and force match mounted before the vehicle leaves the assembly line. Dealers should not alter the dynamic balance of any wheel unless a customer describes experiencing a tire/wheel vibration condition.
DESCRIPTION:
A customer may describe a steering wheel vibration or "shimmy" condition in the vehicle. Sources of vibration/shimmy may be from the following conditions:
1. Wheel and tire assembly out of balance
2. Wheel out of round
3. Tire assembly stiffness variation (Radial Force Variation or RFV)
I did read that TSB. My problem was complicated by the fact that it was identified before I purchased the vehicle and therefore not really a warranty issue. Also the day after I took delivery I started driving across the country from Alberta to Newfoundland.
The local Hyundai dealer (Nfld) refused to deal with Michelin because of problems in the past. I had to find a local Michelin dealer who was willing to do the job for me. I ended up finding a Michelin truck tire dealership that helped me out.
As others have mentioned on this board, Hyundai's service is very poor, and they tend to know little about the Azera. When I purchased mind I was pointing out lots of features that the sales manager was completely unaware of. I have a feeling I will be doing most repairs and adjustments myself, and only using the warranty for major acknowledged items.
They are currently offering $5,000 cashback for the 2006 Azera (trading dollars).
I hope they acknowledge and provide a solution to the right front end problem that plaques many of the early 2006 production models.
Tire balancing, four wheel alignments and any other thing that requires 'ADJUSTMENT' is 100% covered by HMC for the first 12 months from the date of purchase.
Note: Most dealers are unaware and will try to charge you. You have to tell them and even then may may balk. That is when you call HMC CA. and get the approval from HMC HQ's.
Since posting about tightening lower strut mounting bolt and tightening frame/body mounts the 'clunk' has totally vanished.
Good luck
I found it acceptable in the snow except that the wide tires will plow at times, instead of cutting through the snow. For Virginia, you should be OK, just take it easy.
We have since put the original tires on chrome aftermarket wheels ( 17 inch to retain the great ride ) and have mounted Michelin Alpin snows onto the stock wheels. We live in Michigan.
Previously, I had studded snows on my 02 Hyundai XG350L. It was fantastic on snow and ice, but I think I can save the money on the Azera and still feel pretty good in bad conditions (and I have been on a LOT of snow and ice this winter).
23 of 24 Chrome OEM wheels by dborth Mar 31, 2007 (10:46 am)
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Exchanged the OEM 17" with the same in Chrome at a local tire dealer. Here is the math:
4-chrome exchange: $525.00
7.25% tax: 38.06
Balance 4 $8.00 32.00
Nitrogen inflation 12.00
OTD: $607.06
Looks sweet / rides even better.
You can go to 19 or 20 inch for great looks, but they will be heavier and will require new tires, too, at over $200 each. The ride will suffer due to higher weight and lower sidewalls. The performance tires in the 19 and 20 inch sizes will probably not be as quiet as the original equipment Michelins, either.
thanks
i now have lots of info, but my options here in eastern Canada are limited.
Brian
thanks
Brian
On snow and ice, they are much better than OEM, and cheaper also. Although, as to miles per dollar cost, my hope is that they will be about the same.