Have these on my '03 Sentra and they are phenomenal, 1000 times better than the Portenzas that were OEM. At 10k miles, they look factory fresh with not a hint of wear and the car drives smoothly and securely in any weather condition we have here in South Florida. Absolutley love 'em!
Yes, personal injury lawyer, but Product Liability is a little out of my league, since prosecuting those cases usually requires the lawyers with $100K-1mil who can advance expenses with the hopes of winning the home run...I still need to get to my tires and see what it actually reads...I am grateful to all who have posted so far...last year, a friend had a defective tire case, a supposed good tire by an Italian manufacturer blew to bits at 60 mph...lawyers spent almost $300K in expenses, expert witness fees, etc...driver has been in coma for a few years, med bills over 1 mil and rising... anticipated recovery $5-20 million...after 3 week trial in Federal Court, jury found for tire maker, lawyers were out the $300K obviously... that is why I do the small stuff (simple auto accidents, serious work comp like loss of limb, broken bones) and leave the product liability and medmal to the boys with more money than I would have in 10 lifetimes...of course, if the crippled victim who was just rear-ended by a drunk Coca-Cola delivery driver would just walk (or be wheeled into) my office, maybe I could join the big leagues, too...nah, just wishful thinking for this little country lawyer...then again..:):):):)
The idea of someone hitting a "homerun" - getting wealthy - because someone else had a tragic thing happen to them...Mmmmmm
I also wonder why many of these cases go as far as they do.
Based on the many tires I've examined, I've seen very, very few failed tires that had "defects" in them, and fewer still where the "defect" caused the failure.
But my impression is that much of the litigation revolves around stuff that should never get litigated - improper repairs, improper maintenance, etc.
No question that tragic things can happen when a tire fails. But when a manufacturer says "Don't do this!" and folks do it anyway, well.....
Like "string" repairs. There have been many Internet discussions about this subject, but the folks that make them and the folks that do the repairs aren't held accountable for the consequences. Like blaming the Coke truck for the drunken driver.
(OK....I feel better now.)
Anyway, I hope my contributions have helped the situation and brought better understanding of the technology.
I have a 2004 CR-V EX that came with 15" alloys and the cursed Bridgestone Dueler tires. I'm primarily looking for some "answers" concerning CR-V wheels. I've always stayed away from "after market" wheels because they usually have offsets and widths that are quite different than stock wheels which unfortunately result in clearance problems. With that in mind (and knowing I will soon purchase new tires) I just purchased four new 16 x 6 1/2" genuine O.E.M. Honda Alloy Wheels (Dealer take-offs from a brand new 2005 CR-V). These 16" wheels have a 50mm offset, the same offset as the (2004) 15" wheels, but besides the 1" bigger diameter they are 1/2" wider. Obviously this 1/2" width is divided equally making the '05 wheel 1/4" wider toward the inside of the vehicle as well as 1/4" wider toward outside. I am assuming (and hoping) that the '05 suspension is exactly the same as the '04 so no clearance problems will arise. Now, let's complicate this a bit.... I also have five brand new (absolutely gorgeous) 5-spoke Acura alloys (also Dealer take-offs from a brand new '03 TL) that I have been saving for a couple of years now. They are 16" x 6 1/2" BUT.... they have a 55mm offset. In theory these will bolt up to my CR-V but are 5mm (about .19") more offset towards the "inside" of the CR-V. Here in Florida, I have seen some pretty wild tire/wheel combinations on CR-V's (new and old) but have never inspected any "up close" or spoken with their owners about suspension mods and/or clearance problems. Has anyone tried a 16" X 6 1/2" wheel with a 55mm offset on a CR-V (2004 w/stock suspension) yet ????
"Bring it in, and we'll put it on the car and try it out".
The guys at collegehillshonda.com sell Pilot wheels for CRVs... You might give them a call, as they have some experience, and might be able to give you advice.. they are very friendly and helpful..
"String" repairs are sometimes applied to "plug" type repairs, except that they are loaded with fibers, which in the opinion of many in the industry is just a leak looking for a place to happen.
Thanks for the "link" kyfdx .... I went to the College Hills Honda web site, checked out their "upgrade wheels/tires" for my CR-V and then called them up. WOW, they are actually using Honda Pilot 16" x 6 1/2" Alloy rims, but the Pilot rims have a 45mm OFFSET, which means that they are 10mm "further away" from the inner (suspension) part of the vehicle than the Acura (55mm offset) alloys I wanted to use and 5mm "further away" than any O.E.M. CR-V wheel. All CR-V wheels have a 50mm offset. The real determining factor is the BACKSET of a wheel, that is the true distance from the mounting surface to the end of the alloy "rim" (or lip) that would actually be closest to any suspension parts. F.Y.I the '04 CR-V 15 x 6 alloys have a 5 1/2" backset, the '05 CR-V 16 x 6.5 alloys have a 5 3/4" backset and the '03 Acura TL 16 x 6.5 (55mm) have a 6" backset. The idea of "mount it and try it" is the BEST way, but unfortunately it's something that is just not feasable for me. I was hoping that someone reading this has already gone thru the "Hell" of this chore and could provide correct results .... and I guess that really was College Hills Honda. By the way .... they guarantee that 235/60 R16 tires will fit '03 - '05 CR-V's (with stock suspensions) with NO problems when using the 16" Pilot Alloys !! They worked very closely with a local tire shop and have determined these tires are the "best fit" for replacing the stock 205/70 R15's to match "revs per mile" and similar diameter. Thanks again for the "link" !!
You are 100% correct. The original 2004 CR-V tire (205/70 R15) is 26.6” dia.,8.2” Sect.,6.5” Tread and 783 revs per mile, while the "taller" 2005 CR-V tire (215/65 R16) is 27” dia.,9” Sect.,6.8” Tread. The 225/60 R16 is the closest to my '04 tire at: 26.6" dia., 8.9" Sect., 7.3" Tread and 783 revs per mile. I remember once going "one size up" on my 2000 Acura TL and it threw off the speedometer/odometer by a couple of miles. I'm sure putting the 225/60 R16's on my '04 CR-V using the 2005 CR-V 16" x 6.5" Honda alloys will work out fine. NOW..... to make my mind up on what TIRE to purchase ?? I'm deciding between:
BF Goodrich Traction T/A H Yokohama Avid V4S Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (with reluctance)
For about 6 months before I sold my 2000 Acura TL I actually had Pilot Sport A/S's on it, but this was after driving a couple of years with Bridgestone SO-3 Pole's and I found these Michelins were terrible, especially in the rain !! I hated every mile .... I've heard good & bad about the BFG's (T/A H). I wonder how they will be on my CR-V especially since I am a VERY "aggressive" driver.
Even being very aggressive, the Pilots seem like overkill on the CR-V.. I would think that either of the other two should be fine.. Some people swear by the Yokos.... but, I think they will wear out faster, and be noisier once they start to wear...
I'm guessing the Yokos may be more suited to your style of driving, though... Stick with the 225/60-16..
Yes I agree, the "overpriced" Michelins are overkill. I'm located in Central Florida (northwest of Orlando) and my #1 priority for the CR-V tire is being FANTASTIC in the RAIN, with "straight tracking" following close behind. Naturally dry traction and corning stability are equally important too. Seems we have started the "rainy season" early this year. Just yesterday it poured 2 inches in less than an hour.... need I say anymore ?? The biggest shock of my life was when I took those "crappy" Michelin MXV4's OFF the Acura TL and put on Bridgestone SO-3 Pole's (one size larger). Not to brag, but I pushed the TL (really a glorified V6 Accord - family sedan) to limits I never knew existed. It very seldom hydroplaned even in 4" of water. They stuck to the road like "glue". Save my a** MANY times !! I am hoping for a repeat performance, that is, once I get these crappy Bridgestone Dueler H/T's off the CR-V and put a "performance-type" tire on, I (and my Wife) will once again NOT be afraid to drive in the rain. As a matter of fact she "hates" the CR-V in the rain and always grabs our '03 MDX whenever she can. Since "I" am most often stuck with the CR-V, I want to make it "safe and fun" to drive !!
I bought my wife a 2002 CRV and after we had it 5 months I drove to Augusta to see the Masters and it rained all the way. I felt unsafe at anything more than 64 MPH. Changed to some Costco MichelinX-Radial DT with 80K tread warranty for $310+tax out the door and couldn't be happier.
I have an '03 5 speed Accord Coupe with 17 inch wheels that I have Avid V4's on and have been extremely happy with them after 9k.
Time to replace the OEM Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires. I am considering the same Michelin tires, partially due to having a full sized spare and I could use the spare and only have to buy 3 new tires. The other choices based on the reviews on Tire Rack are Bridgestone Turanza LS-H, Goodyear Comfor Tread or Triple Tread. Could you give me the pro's and cons of these choices. I switch to winter tires and value a quiet, smooth ride with good gas mileage over performance type driving.
You should stick with the Michelins based on your requirements
I'd say your Michelin MXV4+'s best attribute is its quite ride over most surfaces (tends to be noisy over expansion joints) and from my experience, decent treadwear for a V, even though some of them start out at 9/32nd. They are probably H or V rated on your Solara. The worse thing about it is probably the poor snow performance for an all season tire, but since you switch, that should not matter to you. What aboout wet/rain? I found the MXV4 to be a dangerous tire in the rain. A pricey tire about $130
The Bridgestone LS-H is a grand touring tire in the same category as the MXV4+, got very decent reviews and my bro has the tires on his Avalon and he is extremely pleased. He likes the tires better than the Bridgestone RE950s. Good handling and quiet ride, but probably not as quiet as the MXV4+. Better wet handling - definitely. Snow, again a non issue for you. The warranty on the LS-H is 50K, whereas Michelin has no mileage warranty. A pricet tire too, but considerably less than the Michelin.
Please do not go out and buy the two Goodyear tires you mention. If I am not mistaken, those models are all season passenger tires and carry a speed rating much lower (S or T). These tires will negatively impact the characteristic of your car. For liability reasons, some places will not swap say your V rated tires with anything less than a V.
I have a 2003 Ford E-150 Econoline Van which I use for traveling. I have a bed in back. The vehicle has almost 40,000 miles and I am ready for new tires. Can I go to a larger tire than the original? Any reason I shouldn't? Any recommendations for a replacement tire?
I use the van mostly on the highway and occasionally on rock and gravel roads.
I need to replace the BFG Comp T/As that came with my '98 Ford Cobra. Not sure which of the two tires is better. The BFGs are $20 more. Anyone have any pros/cons of either? As for my driving, I'm not an autocrosser, but do take my car to the local 1/4 mile drag strip. I'm sure either tire is more than adequate for cornering for me, so traction on straight line acceleration is more important. Also, my car only has 17K miles so tread life isn't important either.
"NHTSA says underinflated tires may increase vehicle stopping distances, increase the likelihood of tire failure and lead to skidding on wet surfaces. It estimates tire-pressure monitors will add from $48 to $70 to the cost of each vehicle. The agency projects the systems will save 120 lives a year."
Like many Acura TL owners, I've read the horrid reviews of the Turanza EL42 by TL owners in the 04 model. Mine is an 05, so possibly theres some improvement (well, one can hope!) . I'm trying to figure out if its better to use the EL42's up in the summer & fall, and buy a better winter tire, or to use them for winter, and buy a ultra performance summer tire. The survey findings are so bad it seems like the only constant is the owners desires to completely dump this tire! My experience, at 4200 miles, is that it is at best an average tire .... not horrible and not good. I live in central Ohio so snow/ice are factors; I'd like to use it as a winter tire but it is by no means a Brdstn Blizzak ....Moreover, I'm much too cheap to dump the tire totally, having exhausted funds wiith the car purchase. Any suggestions to how best to utilize this tire in "mild" midwestern winters and average summers? I like to drive with "spirit" but do no racing, and handling & finesse at speed is much more important to me; in my driving, safety is primary over performance. I would like to take the Acura to the track for HPDE driving at some future date.... Thanks for suggestions.
I currently have stock tires that came with my vehicle (Michelin X Green P 205/60R 16 91 V M+S MX V4 Plus).
My vehicle has 40,500 miles and the tires are down to about 2/32 tread. I live in South Florida and I know I need to replace all four of these tires ASAP (today)!!!
Can someone help me suggest a replacement tire? I am looking for tires that are sporty, have superior handling, and are long lasting.
Or I just might consider zero sizing (changing the current tire on my existing wheel) or plus sizing instead. What size tire can I go with on my current wheel and is this recommended?
Where should I buy the tires, cost, etc...? Please help me for I am driving my g/f nuts!!!
I am considering Arizonian (have them on the car now and they are harsh but smooth), Goodyear, Pirelli or Bridgestone. I look for driving for comfort and handling in rain lots of it, and ski highways occassionally. I sure need some help with your experience guys. Thanks vicki
hello! i am new to this site. i'm doing this for my dad. he just wants to know what the effects of changing to taller but thinner tires are. The tires he plans to put on his PAJERO (MONTERO) 2.5 Turbo Intercooler Diesel (Japan Model ’94) are taller but slimmer/thinner (not wider). The specs are 235/85/R16. The present tires are R15 (15 inch reams) but a little wider.
Please offer your advice on good tires for a Toyota Sequoia. I have new Kelly tires and they ride like bricks. I'm looking for a softer ride. The Sequoia is a 2003 SR5 with 2WD. No plans for off-roading. I need all-season tires. Live in northeast Ohio where we get some snow, but I can leave the thing in the garage if the snow is knee-high. Again, I'm looking for a softer more comfortable ride. I don't want to sacrifice safety or anything else. Low road noise is also important to me. Thanks in advance.
We were at about 8100 miles on our '04 MPV when we had a blowout on I-5. There was little warning, and we got over to the verge asap. The 215-60-16 right rear had been pierced by some unknown object and flatted; before we could get to the side of the road the outside sidewall was totally destroyed. Word from all the tire and Mazda dealer folks was no warranty support. Is the total destruction of the tire (something I've never seen in over 30 years of car ownership and a few flats here and there) a function of the new low-aspect ratio sidewalls, or what? I don't see any handling benefit to the low sidewalls on a minivan. We are very unhappy.
1) 60 series is fairly common and really isn't "low aspect ratio" any more.
2) One of the benefits of "low aspect ratios" is the increased brake size by going to larger wheel diameters. This would be applicable to your minivan.
3) While what happened is unfortunate, and thankfully rare, it does happen. Punctures can happen to any tire, regardless of aspect ratio - and the result will be similar.
Speaking of caveats, let me voice some caution regarding high performance tires such as the Bridgestone SO-3s: True, on a sporty sedan like your Acura TL, they allow you to change direction and corner at very high speeds without losing traction. But with top heavy vehicle like your Honda CR-V, they present a special danger by maintaining traction at much greater levels of lateral acceleration than the SUV was designed for, increasing the risk of flipping over. I'd think twice about installing such tires on a CR-V.
For some reason, the Bridgestone Turanza EL 42 gets no respect. My wife and I have owned a Honda Accord V6 coupe fitted with these tires & have put about 20K miles on them. We previously drove a similar car with Michelin Energy MXV4s. We have found the Turanzas to be considerably stickier than the Michelins in dry conditions. For touring all-season tires, they perform rather well in the dry(which is probably why they are OEM on several upscale, sporty cars, such as the Infinity G35, Jaguar S and Acura TL). On the other hand, they are not especially quiet, handle so-so in the wet, and are barely serviceable in wintry conditions (as you've probably noticed). I guess what I'm saying is these tires should improve as the weather warms up, but for winter driving you could do a lot better, even with performance (all-season) tires. In terms of handling, I found Dunlop SP 5000s to be quite a bit better, especially in rain and snow. However, these tires are somewhat harsh riding, and wear out fast. For what it's worth, Tirerack has given high ratings to Michelin Pilot Sports AS, Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S & Continental ExtremeSports (especially for snow). Hope this helps.
I NEVER had ANY intentions of putting Bridgestone SO-3's on the CR-V. I just mentioned that they worked well on the Acura TL. I am greatly aware of the high center-of-gravity (i.e. top heavy) characteristics of an S.U.V., especially the Honda CR-V. Remember, we also have an Acura MDX, and although that is also a "top heavy SUV" it does have a little bit more "sportier" suspension. I'll be needing tires for that soon, but for now, the CR-V is our priority. I ended up buying four P225/60HR-16 BFGoodrich Traction T/A H tires from TireRack. They arrived this morning. I've got the four 16", 2005 CR-V alloys just waitin' to get the new rubber mounted and balanced on 'em !! Conner at TireRack was very helpful, very professional. I actually forgot to buy the "Road Hazard Warranty" and immediately called him back to ad it on. To some the extra $38.00 might not be worth it, but as Service Manager of a Dealership in Connecticut for one year, I have seen dozens of fairly new tires come in with nails or punctures in the sidewalls that were non-repairable, and the owners had to shell out another $100 for a new tire/mount/balance. Believe me, it's worth the extra bucks !! I'll let the CR-V owners know how this combination of tires/wheels works out with the '04 CR-V. Sad thing is that I bet I can't even GIVE away the original Dueler H/T's, although just ad about 20 feet of rope and they would make very nice "tree swings" for four lucky kids.
I have a 97 grand prix with the rear passenger wheel that seems to be having problems. If you jack the car up and spin the tire it will stop a few seconds afterwards instead of spinning freely afterward. I've checked the other three tires and when spun they continue to spin freely and gradually stopping, but this rear pass. tire won't spin and it takes a bit of force to get it to spin. We replaced the caliper to see if that was the problem, but unfortunatly it wasn't. Also the ABS light in my car is on if that has anything to do with it.
Interesting tire choice, wen. I made the same choice, same size,H rated, for my wife's 2001 Chevy Impala LS just a few weeks ago. They were priced well at Sears, with coupon & sale day, and its located within a mile of her work. So far we've been pleased with them altho driving time is much to limited to evaluate them. I was influenced by the favorable reveiws I read by owners of the BFG Traction t/a in the Tire Rack Surveys. I did skip the Road Hazard also ... overall I've come out well not buying it, tho I did purchase it on the Bridgestone Turanza tires along with the Acura Care factory warranty .
I am looking to replace my tire size 215/60R15 with 205/65R15. The reason is that the type of tire that I want they don't make it in my OEM size. Are they interchangable? Thanks in advance.
Well... the new size will be just a little taller.. Your speedometer reading will probably be just about 1 mile/hr. too slow.. (when it reads 60, you'll be going 61).
Depending on the car, your handling may degrade slightly.. The taller sidewall, and slightly skinnier tire might affect cornering (very slightly, though).
That probably is the next closest size you could use on the same wheel.
I have a 97 grand prix with the rear passenger wheel that seems to be having problems. If you jack the car up and spin the tire it will stop a few seconds afterwards instead of spinning freely afterward. I've checked the other three tires and when spun they continue to spin freely and gradually stopping, but this rear pass. tire won't spin and it takes a bit of force to get it to spin. We replaced the caliper to see if that was the problem, but unfortunatly it wasn't. Also the ABS light in my car is on if that has anything to do with it.
Could be a bad wheel bearing. That might affect the ABS just enough to trigger the light.
I am aware that some tire brands have been reported to be quite loud on Escapes. My Brand new 2005 XLT Sport came with Continental Contitrac tires. They are absolutely excellent on this car.
Got an '05 Nissan Altima. The 3.5SE with 215/55HR17 tires. The dreadful Turanza EL42 is the tire on there now. Its loud and handles poorly. Looking for a good replacement. Any suggestions?
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab V8 with original Michelin LTX M/S 265/70-16 tires that have pretty much worn over the course of 62K miles. I was about to buy a set of replacement tires when I decided to see if Michelin had a better tire. I went to their website and plugged in the vehicle information and got the following as Michelin suggestions for my pickup:
Cross-Terrain SUV (CT's) LTX M/S
I then called Costco about inventory and they had no LTX's in stock, but could get them fairly quickly. I called a second time about arranging this and got someone else and he resisted about putting the CT's on my pickup, stating that they are meant for SUV's that never haul or tow anything and are always on a paved surface.
My driving behavior is always a paved surface (office jockey) composed of 90% interstate travel and 10% city/neighborhood driving. About twice a year I might haul more than a 100-pounds in the bed, but usually its just two adults and that's it. This Tundra is my daily driver to/from the office. NO OFF-ROADING.
Ok, so the Costco guy says the CT's will not wear well over time. Ok, but this could be a good thing, no? For instance, I have worn the LTX's in 62K miles and it has no wear warranty. The CT's have a 65K wear warranty and wear faster. Wouldn't this be to my benefit to get the CT's (slightly better noise/confort and wet traction) and if they wear at the same rate (and not even a faster rate) then the warranty can kick-in?
Please, any enlightenment would be nice. I would hate to take Michelin's suggestion and get the CT's only to have Costco not handle any potential warranty claim down the road (no pun intended). I would have posted this as a separate thread, but I honestly couldn't figure out how to (embarressed).
The so called SUV segment now has a wider choice of EXCELLENT tire choices!!! Both of your mentioned tires are absolutely excellent tires! I would also add the Yokohama Geolanders HT/s G051. (Costco may not be able to order these)
I over the years and different vehicles I have had about 8 sets of the LTX's. If you want to stay with highway all season tires(which it sounds like you do), the LTX and Geolander HTS G051 are both good, with the slight edge overall to the G051's
The other one that they can also order by Costco is the Bridgestone Dueler AT REVO. (be sure they are the REVO's if indeed you decide on these) Any of the three will serve your purposes quite well. Bridgestone also has a "try" warranty so if you do not like them, they will switch them out at no charge.
Correct me if I am wrong but in order of (least to most) cost it is 1 Yokohama Geolanders 2. Bridgestone AT Revo's 3. Michelin LTX's 4. Michelin Cross Terrain's
I selected the Bridgestone AT Revo's We still have a set of LTX's, so a side by side comparison is a can do easy.
Well, Costco was still reserve about putting CT's on my Tundra, but I got a reply back from Michelin today and they are dead serious that the CT's can be used on this pickup with just as good expectations. So, I put a set on--no ordering and not much waiting. I managed to walk through Costco, have a hot dog, and go get my truck.
I have a good friend who ran C/T's to about 40K on an AWD Tahoe. He loved them in almost all respects except for tire wear vs. price. C/T's are pretty danged expensive for 17's. It really gave the Tahoe a smooth, luxury ride along with excellent all weather traction. If you can live with a little less mileage and kick down the $$$, I think the C/T's are a great choice.
He's now running the Yoko HT/S as they were cheaper. Initial impressions is the Yoko is a stiffer, noisier tire, especially on the highway. All weather traction is very good so far. We'll see how treadwear is. The Yoko's are certainly less expensive so that's a consideration when your looking at costs per mile and all that.
Anyway, just thought I'd throw this info into the mix for anyone else considering these tires.
WOW, My take is the C/T or TT's are passenger tires. Were they even specified for LT applications? While I am glad they worked out well for your friend with the AWD Tahoe, I'd be real hesitant to put these passenger tires (or any other for that matter) on my LT: size of 275/70/16!!! ???
From all I hear and research about them, I am leaning toward the GY C/T and/or T/T in sizes that fit my 2004 Honda Civic. The T/T are uni directional or have to be rotated on the same side, vs C/T which can be rotated on either side.
As compared to other tires in the segment, they are pretty quiet. The range of mileage M LTX has been from 60k to 95k plus. Even when it reaches the lower limits it is fairly quiet. I've not run the CT's to the nubs so I really can't give a good opinion.
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The idea of someone hitting a "homerun" - getting wealthy - because someone else had a tragic thing happen to them...Mmmmmm
I also wonder why many of these cases go as far as they do.
Based on the many tires I've examined, I've seen very, very few failed tires that had "defects" in them, and fewer still where the "defect" caused the failure.
But my impression is that much of the litigation revolves around stuff that should never get litigated - improper repairs, improper maintenance, etc.
No question that tragic things can happen when a tire fails. But when a manufacturer says "Don't do this!" and folks do it anyway, well.....
Like "string" repairs. There have been many Internet discussions about this subject, but the folks that make them and the folks that do the repairs aren't held accountable for the consequences. Like blaming the Coke truck for the drunken driver.
(OK....I feel better now.)
Anyway, I hope my contributions have helped the situation and brought better understanding of the technology.
I'd ask what a string repair is but we're getting even further afield from tires.
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Has anyone tried a 16" X 6 1/2" wheel with a 55mm offset on a CR-V (2004 w/stock suspension) yet ????
"Bring it in, and we'll put it on the car and try it out".
The guys at collegehillshonda.com sell Pilot wheels for CRVs... You might give them a call, as they have some experience, and might be able to give you advice.. they are very friendly and helpful..
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The idea of "mount it and try it" is the BEST way, but unfortunately it's something that is just not feasable for me. I was hoping that someone reading this has already gone thru the "Hell" of this chore and could provide correct results .... and I guess that really was College Hills Honda.
By the way .... they guarantee that 235/60 R16 tires will fit '03 - '05 CR-V's (with stock suspensions) with NO problems when using the 16" Pilot Alloys !! They worked very closely with a local tire shop and have determined these tires are the "best fit" for replacing the stock 205/70 R15's to match "revs per mile" and similar diameter.
Thanks again for the "link" !!
Now the '05 is a different story, because it has a "taller" stock size...
All that said, at least they have some real-world testing..
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The 225/60 R16 is the closest to my '04 tire at: 26.6" dia., 8.9" Sect., 7.3" Tread and 783 revs per mile.
I remember once going "one size up" on my 2000 Acura TL and it threw off the speedometer/odometer by a couple of miles.
I'm sure putting the 225/60 R16's on my '04 CR-V using the 2005 CR-V 16" x 6.5" Honda alloys will work out fine.
NOW..... to make my mind up on what TIRE to purchase ?? I'm deciding between:
BF Goodrich Traction T/A H
Yokohama Avid V4S
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (with reluctance)
For about 6 months before I sold my 2000 Acura TL I actually had Pilot Sport A/S's on it, but this was after driving a couple of years with Bridgestone SO-3 Pole's and I found these Michelins were terrible, especially in the rain !! I hated every mile ....
I've heard good & bad about the BFG's (T/A H). I wonder how they will be on my CR-V especially since I am a VERY "aggressive" driver.
I'm guessing the Yokos may be more suited to your style of driving, though... Stick with the 225/60-16..
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The biggest shock of my life was when I took those "crappy" Michelin MXV4's OFF the Acura TL and put on Bridgestone SO-3 Pole's (one size larger). Not to brag, but I pushed the TL (really a glorified V6 Accord - family sedan) to limits I never knew existed. It very seldom hydroplaned even in 4" of water. They stuck to the road like "glue". Save my a** MANY times !!
I am hoping for a repeat performance, that is, once I get these crappy Bridgestone Dueler H/T's off the CR-V and put a "performance-type" tire on, I (and my Wife) will once again NOT be afraid to drive in the rain. As a matter of fact she "hates" the CR-V in the rain and always grabs our '03 MDX whenever she can. Since "I" am most often stuck with the CR-V, I want to make it "safe and fun" to drive !!
I have an '03 5 speed Accord Coupe with 17 inch wheels that I have Avid V4's on and have been extremely happy with them after 9k.
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I'd say your Michelin MXV4+'s best attribute is its quite ride over most surfaces (tends to be noisy over expansion joints) and from my experience, decent treadwear for a V, even though some of them start out at 9/32nd. They are probably H or V rated on your Solara. The worse thing about it is probably the poor snow performance for an all season tire, but since you switch, that should not matter to you. What aboout wet/rain? I found the MXV4 to be a dangerous tire in the rain. A pricey tire about $130
The Bridgestone LS-H is a grand touring tire in the same category as the MXV4+, got very decent reviews and my bro has the tires on his Avalon and he is extremely pleased. He likes the tires better than the Bridgestone RE950s. Good handling and quiet ride, but probably not as quiet as the MXV4+. Better wet handling - definitely. Snow, again a non issue for you.
The warranty on the LS-H is 50K, whereas Michelin has no mileage warranty. A pricet tire too, but considerably less than the Michelin.
Please do not go out and buy the two Goodyear tires you mention. If I am not mistaken, those models are all season passenger tires and carry a speed rating much lower (S or T). These tires will negatively impact the characteristic of your car. For liability reasons, some places will not swap say your V rated tires with anything less than a V.
I use the van mostly on the highway and occasionally on rock and gravel roads.
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My vehicle has 40,500 miles and the tires are down to about 2/32 tread. I live in South Florida and I know I need to replace all four of these tires ASAP (today)!!!
Can someone help me suggest a replacement tire? I am looking for tires that are sporty, have superior handling, and are long lasting.
Or I just might consider zero sizing (changing the current tire on my existing wheel) or plus sizing instead. What size tire can I go with on my current wheel and is this recommended?
Where should I buy the tires, cost, etc...? Please help me for I am driving my g/f nuts!!!
Thank you.
2) One of the benefits of "low aspect ratios" is the increased brake size by going to larger wheel diameters. This would be applicable to your minivan.
3) While what happened is unfortunate, and thankfully rare, it does happen. Punctures can happen to any tire, regardless of aspect ratio - and the result will be similar.
Hope this helps.
What is the size of the current 15" tire?
I ended up buying four P225/60HR-16 BFGoodrich Traction T/A H tires from TireRack. They arrived this morning. I've got the four 16", 2005 CR-V alloys just waitin' to get the new rubber mounted and balanced on 'em !!
Conner at TireRack was very helpful, very professional. I actually forgot to buy the "Road Hazard Warranty" and immediately called him back to ad it on. To some the extra $38.00 might not be worth it, but as Service Manager of a Dealership in Connecticut for one year, I have seen dozens of fairly new tires come in with nails or punctures in the sidewalls that were non-repairable, and the owners had to shell out another $100 for a new tire/mount/balance. Believe me, it's worth the extra bucks !!
I'll let the CR-V owners know how this combination of tires/wheels works out with the '04 CR-V. Sad thing is that I bet I can't even GIVE away the original Dueler H/T's, although just ad about 20 feet of rope and they would make very nice "tree swings" for four lucky kids.
Road Hazard also ... overall I've come out well not buying it, tho I did purchase it on the Bridgestone Turanza tires along with the Acura Care factory warranty .
Depending on the car, your handling may degrade slightly.. The taller sidewall, and slightly skinnier tire might affect cornering (very slightly, though).
That probably is the next closest size you could use on the same wheel.
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Could be a bad wheel bearing. That might affect the ABS just enough to trigger the light.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
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LTX M/S
I then called Costco about inventory and they had no LTX's in stock, but could get them fairly quickly. I called a second time about arranging this and got someone else and he resisted about putting the CT's on my pickup, stating that they are meant for SUV's that never haul or tow anything and are always on a paved surface.
My driving behavior is always a paved surface (office jockey) composed of 90% interstate travel and 10% city/neighborhood driving. About twice a year I might haul more than a 100-pounds in the bed, but usually its just two adults and that's it. This Tundra is my daily driver to/from the office. NO OFF-ROADING.
Ok, so the Costco guy says the CT's will not wear well over time. Ok, but this could be a good thing, no? For instance, I have worn the LTX's in 62K miles and it has no wear warranty. The CT's have a 65K wear warranty and wear faster. Wouldn't this be to my benefit to get the CT's (slightly better noise/confort and wet traction) and if they wear at the same rate (and not even a faster rate) then the warranty can kick-in?
Please, any enlightenment would be nice. I would hate to take Michelin's suggestion and get the CT's only to have Costco not handle any potential warranty claim down the road (no pun intended). I would have posted this as a separate thread, but I honestly couldn't figure out how to (embarressed).
I over the years and different vehicles I have had about 8 sets of the LTX's. If you want to stay with highway all season tires(which it sounds like you do), the LTX and Geolander HTS G051 are both good, with the slight edge overall to the G051's
The other one that they can also order by Costco is the Bridgestone Dueler AT REVO. (be sure they are the REVO's if indeed you decide on these) Any of the three will serve your purposes quite well. Bridgestone also has a "try" warranty so if you do not like them, they will switch them out at no charge.
Correct me if I am wrong but in order of (least to most) cost it is 1 Yokohama Geolanders 2. Bridgestone AT Revo's 3. Michelin LTX's 4. Michelin Cross Terrain's
I selected the Bridgestone AT Revo's We still have a set of LTX's, so a side by side comparison is a can do easy.
Best of luck!
PS: So that's what tread looks like!
He's now running the Yoko HT/S as they were cheaper. Initial impressions is the Yoko is a stiffer, noisier tire, especially on the highway. All weather traction is very good so far. We'll see how treadwear is. The Yoko's are certainly less expensive so that's a consideration when your looking at costs per mile and all that.
Anyway, just thought I'd throw this info into the mix for anyone else considering these tires.
From all I hear and research about them, I am leaning toward the GY C/T and/or T/T in sizes that fit my 2004 Honda Civic. The T/T are uni directional or have to be rotated on the same side, vs C/T which can be rotated on either side.
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Click on "View detailed sizes..." for a PDF of the tire's specs.
Are we talking about the same tire????? :confuse: