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Amigo_john--doesn't look as though any such animal is available in my size.
--Buck
regards
Joel
So what do you think of those Revos? Good stuff?
Buck
I'm very critical when it comes to tires cause they're the only thing between you & the surface.
I believe a few on the Trooper board run Revo's - you might ask for their opinions or do a search.
Big Al D--I'm hip to tirerack, that's where I first got turned on to the Revos. Still, I wanted some input from Isuzu drivers. Just doing a little cross referencing. So what you driving on?
On a general note, and you had better be quick as I am hot to trot to get me some new tires, if any of you out there in never-never land have a spare set of 16" Rodeo wheels to sell (to fit a '98), let me know ASAP. Gotta be in straight-up condition, reasonably priced.
Buck
Anyways... This rulles out Scorpions as they are way overpriced in this size. The best price on Revo's that I was able to get is $124.99 (Costco and Peerless Tyre). Discount Tire charges around $150 but they are willing to match. He told me, though, that Revo's are on National backorder. Some of the local Bridgestone dealers still have them in stock but I am worring about replacement if I ever need it. He also offered Michelin LTX M/S and assured me that they are far better quality tires and are no match to Revo's. He also said that they perform great in the snow and mud. Well, while I tend to agree that Michelin's quality is probably superior than Bridgestone, I have my doubts about their snow performance. I've read some reviews at TireRack (and will read some more tomorrow) and everybody claims that they are built to last but suck in snow conditions. THey look like they are straight highway tires. Michelin Cross Terrain, on the other hand, will probably offer better grip but might be reaaalllyyy bumpy. Plus they cost more (unless I can dig out some sale or something).
Well, I think this post is confusing enough... I guess what I wanted to find out if anybody tried LTX's and have any personal winter experience?
The thing is that honestly, 80-90% of my driving is highway and city. However, I don't want to have any major problems in the snow and I'm willing to sacrifise some softness of the ride to peace of mind.
The cross terrains are more of a highway tire. Very smooth and quiet. I have them on my MDX. Very good handling and in the snow. I am sure the LTXs are a great tire. I have the regular Dueler A/T's on my trooper, and they were rated lower in snow performance than others. I have not had any issue and they have done great in all conditions.
80-90% highway with snow performance? The Cross terrains are probably your best bet.
The A/T 693s are good in all conditions, however they have been problematic. The A/T tread is rougher than regular H/T...they were hard to get balanced right...I even took them to a shop with a hunter 9000 and they said they couldn't use it on them because the A/T tread was too big.
Once I got them right however they have been good (but that was a painful process). Very good offroad, excellent wet in wet conditions, pretty quiet on the highway and they look cool.
http://community.webshots.com/album/62015461tiuuyV
G/luck
Joel
This friend of mine is moving out of state and just wants to pay off what she owes on it so I can get it for $3800. It has some cosmetic damage (broken pass door mirror, some minor scratches on the paint and the interior is really in need of a good cleaning) it also has a poorly installed trailer hitch but I know it hasn't been used to tow anything really heavy on long distances or for long periods of time.
It also needs 4 tires but that I'm willing to accept.
We'll see what the mechanic says next week.
Wear is not a major issue why I am looking to replace my stock Duelers. I still have about 6/32 left and the tires have 44K mi on them already. They've been very (I would even say impressively) good in all conditions for two years. I just noticed 3-4 months ago that they started squealing VERY badly on every turn no matter if I'm crawling or making a quick turn. They also lost their grip and hydroplane on wet roads and are extremely slick on snow. We just had first snow drizzle of the year and I got a chance to notice how slick they are.
I was kind of leaning toward the A/T tires but have been told by different sales people and seen it in various reviews that A/T tires are generally not too good on ice and snow. They are very good in deep snow, but otherwise not very impressive on regular "city snow." While I'm still considering them, I was also looking at Cross Terrain and LTXs. Michelin rates their Cross Terrain's higher in pretty much every single aspect then LTXs but even considering their "zigzag" thread pattern they still look kind of like bus tires with straight groves that go around the tire :-)
Here's the link to Michelin's review and rating page: http://michelinman.com/catalog/index_5.html
I guess I'll call couple more places and will have to make up my mind relatively fast - the winter is starting here in Colorado.
Pricewise, here's what I can get:
Revo - 123.99 + tax (installed)
Dueler A/T - $103.99 + tax (installed)
LTX M/S - $114.99 + tax (installed)
Cross Terain - $124.99 + tax (installed)
Well, my OEM Goodyear Wrangler AP were the same as yours now, 6/32 treat left and tire was not good at all, "lost their grip and hydroplane on wet roads and are extremely slick on snow".
The X Radial LT I have now still very good on dry and wet, no squealing at all. Well snow, we have to wait month or two.I keep 35psi in every tire,the ride is OK and wear is even.You posted good price for Cross Terrain, I usually see these in $145-150 range installed. But again by they treat pattern they clearly SUV highway tires. Oh by the way, BJ's have a coupon $12.50 per tire off any Michelin tire, valid for one week in mid November.
I just called Discount tire again and checke the price at Costco and I think I'll go with LTX's. The price is $114.99 +tax (I hope Disc. Tire can match it) and I hope to get about $10-15 credit for my old onse (cross my fingers).
Will probably get them put on Saturday... I really like the look of Revo's but it looks like Michelin is better deal after all.
Thanks
G/luck
Joel
Thanks, Bob.
Buck
So far, I've had the originals,that suck, then I bought the monroe matic plus and those helped dramatically. Still though they were harsh sometimes over a rough road and still bottomed out over med size speed bumps, and dips in the road. I of course was still unhappy. So I decided to go with the ranchoes and they were very stiff and I felt as though I were riding In a jeep. I was still unhappy. I then bought some gabriels and they were no different than the monroes. I was going to put some billsteins on but I knew they were going to be way to stiff and didn't want to take a chance and waste my money and as most of you all know unless you have a full size truck or suv billstiens are going to be to stiff. They are for heavy duty, or off road use. Just a few days ago I installed my... yup you guessed it, my new shocks that I ordered. I bet you all would like to know what kind they are, well, they are Tokico trek master RT's. They come in green and also come with black rubber boots. Not only do they perform, they look cool. I was also very pleased with the build quality. As you can probably tell I am very picky about what I install on my Isuzu. I just want the best over all ride. I think the shocks the truck came with were Tokico's but they were oem. That means Tokico builds them to Isuzu's specks, which suck, not Tokico's specks. These are some great shocks. I called this place called Truck performance, 1-800-719-8100 and they set me up. I have a 2002 and they do make them for that year but anything from 98 and up will fit.
the part #'s are TKOGE3726 front and TKOGE3727 rear. I put these things on and I was in heaven. I drove all over town and I was not getting tired of driving. It doesn't bottom out over speed bumps anymore even with my tool box in the back. Just a much more solid ride I am very pleased. If anyone gets a chance to try them, let me know what you think. I hope this helps the people who love the Isuzu but hates the ride quality. Thanks for every ones time.
G/luck
Joel
tidester, host
It has been a great vehicle. Much better than my Acura Integra with similar mileage.
Make sure they have done the timing belt and water pump as that will add $600 to the cost.
I have an '00 V6 LS, and I suffered from a similar stalling problem about 2 months ago..
Two weeks before the problem I had an oil, filter, and air filter change done. The shop told me they didn't have the air filter, but when I paid it was on the bill. I was informed they had found one that was similar enough and put it in. This seemed ok, since it was just an air filter. However, when the car started conking out during idle, I got suspicious that the air flow was impeded, so I went to the local auto parts place and bought the most expensive filter they had for $23 and popped it in.
I don't know if you'll be lucky enough to have it be something so cheap, but it may be worth replacing the air filter if it's been a while...
I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place where I can order oem or good parts for 98 rodeo? I'v tried a few web sites but they all have the same thing. Also does anyone know who makes oem brake pads for Isuzu. I'm going to order more then just the pads but I want to go with oem pads. I was told the best way to go is oem.
Thank you
See you in another couple of months?
Steve, Host
Now that the cold weather is setting in I believe I have a slow leaking head gasket that only shows up in cold overnight temps, the tiny cracks in the gasket permit coolant to seep into the cylinders and burn upon start up in the AM. No real white smoke, no odor, pressure test is fine but it loses coolant slowly (overnight) over a week or so. Fine in warm weather. No outside leaks and again, pressure test was fine as was a chemical test to look for combustion byproducts in the coolant.
Anyone else have similar issues? Head gasket is big bucks and really not worth replacing, $1,000 plus!!! I am probably going to let it go and just die or if it really gets bad unload it.
Hope someone will help me with my problem.
I am going to buy used (non-expensive) SUV and I found a Isuzu Rodeo 1998, 70K miles, 2WD, 2.2L, 4V, manual trans (I like manual). And they ask $5000 for it.
This car is clean and looks great, but I know nothing about Isuzu.
What is the average mileage for this kind of car? Is it too old 1998 for Isuzu? What do you think about the price?
I want to buy it and use at least 30-40K miles or 3 years without any problems, is it possible or it's a dream?
Please help me.
Best regards,
Oleg
G/luck
Joel
Same problem here, almost. Am losing colant slowly over the course of a week - 10 days. No indication of coolant in the oil, or oil in the coolant. Does not seem to be coming out the tailpipe, either. Level drops the more it is driven.
Took it to local import shop today, pressure check shows a small leak from the water pump. Leaking slowly from the weep hole down the underside of the truck.
Will get it replaced in a few days.
I was worried it more than this, so I'll take it.
Also, no overheat on the guage, stays at 40-45 % all the time.
Also, just FYI. Had to have the idle air control motor changed 2 weeks ago. Truck would turn over, but would immediately shut off. ICAM did the fix.
Thank you very much for your post. But I still do not have whole pictire. Does this car (Rodeo 1998) has a lot of problems or if I'll buy it I will use it 3 years without any problem?
Thank you very much again,
Best regards,
Oleg
G/luck
Joel