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Treewhacker
Whuile I can't comment specifcally on the Steeltex A/T, I am running its big brother on my Dodge Ram 4x4 dually - the Bridgestone M773. Both tires are extremely strong - constructed with commercial use in mind. Both tires have a near solid outside rib which cuts down on misalignment wear, and aggressive tread blocks in the center. I have never had a traction problem in any condition with my M773s, and I recommend the Steeltex A/T equally. The M773 even has sidewall ribs to prevent curb/rock abrasion.
kcram
Community Leader/Smart Shopper Conference
they currently have 195/55vr15 - potenza RE92 series on them.
the P265 Goodyear AT/S tires? I have been hearing
complaints of vibrations and wearing of these on
older models and wondered if they are problems on
the new models. I am ordering one soon and it
will
come with firestones and i am thinking of
switching to goodyears and just need some opinions
on this type of tire. Thanks for the help.
Ryan
By whom? Reputable tire store, repair shop (you can trust) or your self. BE SAFE!
How? With all wheels, (especially alloy) snug all lug nuts then torque with torque wrench by hand, in an approved pattern. In my shop I will not let a mechanic tighten lugs with an impact wrench & no impact wrench at all touches stainless or chrome beauty nuts.
I have found most tire shops will abide by the customers request not to use air impact wrenches on beauty nuts & alloy wheels.
Tire rotation pattern; follow tire manufacturers recommendation.
Just curious, how did you like the Eagle GA?
your host, Bruce
They ride and handle well but don't last as long as they used to. I have used them for years and used to get aboout 60,000 miles from a set. The last two sets were lucky to go 40,000. Wonder if Goodyear has changed how they manufacture them. Would appreciate any insight you may have. Thanks
for example, bmw strongly suggests you do NOT rotate your tires, because of the unique wear patterns of front vs. rear.
fwiw.
-Chris
http://www.oz.net/~robinr/Tires.xls
-Chris
ps you aren't studying are you? lol...
the a520 is a bit firm, but more loud than anything, so it doesn't do all that well on your comfort chart.
in the price range you're looking at, I'd go with the P7000 SS unless you'll never drive in snow or ice. if you live in the sunbelt, find a way to budget more $$$ for a set of Michelin Pilot mxx3's or Pirelli PZeros... but toss treadlife out the window!
-Colin
Look at the RE930 or RE730 if they are offered in the size you need.
Bruce
It is entirely dependent upon what you performance you are looking for, and what compromises you wish to make. I drive a late model Integra also, however, I have dedicated snow tires/wheels and summer tires on my alloys. I don't like the compromise all season tires offer due to my driving style...so it's worth the extra cost/hassle. I think I'm in the minority, though.
Anyway, one of the most advanced designs currently on the market for the Integra (15in wheels) and probably the Catera (16in wheels) is the Dunlop SP Sport 5000. It has the latest compound and tread technology, is W high-speed rated, all-season, and best of all, resonably priced. I would say it's probably the best compromise and value. However, the Michelin Pilot XGTV4 and XGTZ4 are very good as well (a huge improvement over the former XGTV4), although a little pricey ($150+ per tire).
Also realize an all-season will never match a summer tire in wet performance due to the compounds in the all-season tire to maintain freezing temperature performance (pliability). It's not just tread design.
My $.02 -Brian
I took it back to the mechanic who did the brakes and asked him to check it out. He said the brakes were fine, but that the tires were "hopping" due to uneven wear. He had me run my hand over the tread in one direction and then the other direction, showing me that in one direction the tread felt smooth, but in the other direction you could feel the bump from each tread. I did notice this, but I'm not sure how this type of unevenness can cause a vibration while braking, or at some low speeds, but not at all speeds.
Also, he said that the problem was caused by bad wheel alignment. He offered to do an alignment, but I would like to be sure that that is my problem.
Further background: I bought the same tires about three years ago and after two years they started making a noticeable noise whenever I turned the slightest bit to the right. I replaced those tires with my current set last year. I thought I had gotten a wheel alignment at that time, but to tell the truth, I can't remember if I ever did. I was also getting tires for my van at the same time, and my memory of what I did to each vehicle is a little fuzzy. I looked through my receipts and can't find one for a wheel alignment, so I can only conclude that I didn't have it done when I got the new tires last year.
Questions:
(1) Is this what is known as "cupping"?
(2) Does my mechanic's explanation make sense?
(3) Do I need an alignment?
(4) What else could cause the vibration?
(5) Should I try rotating my tires and see if the vibration goes away?
(6) Should I stay away from Costco tires?
(7) Next time, should I try a different tire, like Bridgestone maybe? Or are Michelins good if I stay away from Costco?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Ryan
Goodyear RT/S are perfect check em out kinda expensive like $90 a tire i beleive maybe more but they are worth it
Ryan
I'm thinking of purchasing a set of the Dunlop SP Sport 5000s in 205/55x15 for the stock wheels for DEC- FEB. We get very little snow here but quite a bit of rain.
How will the Dunlops be for the "off" season? the price seems very good.
Also, does anyone have an opinion about the summer tires in 215/45x17? light (2400lbs) front wheel drive low H.P. (130) Aggressive driving with a few long road trips per year.
Thanks,
Scott
I agree with all that Chris said except I understand if you just want appearance and have to have 17" wheels. I don't agree, but I understand.
The Goodyear RSA sucks, but will serve you for the winter. If you buy 16" or 17" rims, do yourself a favor and get a real summer tire. It doesn't have to be expensive, the Dunlops SP Sport 8000 would be a good start. No all-season has a chance against summer tires.
-Colin
I have a set of Nokian Hakka 1's (195/60/R15) on steel rims for my winter driving, (I give a big two thumbs up on these tires for the white stuff!)
Would the SP 8000'S be a good choice as a three season tire?
Wet/dry traction and communication is excellent. Ride and noise levels are acceptable.
Unfortunately, as with other soft compound performance tires, tread life is short-on the order of 18-22K miles, depending on how hard you drive them.
I personally think they're the best value out there, if not at the pinnacle of technology.
-Brian
For mostly road driving and some minor to moderate off roading, The Michelin LTS M/S is absolutely an excellent choice. They aren't cheap, but they are the best and definatley worth it in my opinion. They go on forever.
If you are going to do mostly craggy off-roading, another tire might be better.
checked tire pressure,
checked alignment,
rotated tires (helped a little).
Service told me I have radial pull.
Is this a valid term or just a diversion?
Thanks
Doug
Scott
Tires are in fairly good shape. Any ideas???
Bearings???
do not torque your lugnuts to 80ft-lb if you have alloy wheels. more like 60. yes, most '93 hondas did come with steel wheels, but that's so vague that certainly we could be discussing a car with alloys.
-Colin
Instead they have the Michelin Weatherwise Sport with is made exclusively for them. They say they are comperable to the MX4. Is this true? Does anyone have experience with Michelin Weatherwise tires? Thanks.
I have two acquaintances that tried SP9000's after really enjoying several sets of SP8000's...
They absolutely felt that the 9000's dry grip was considerably less than the 8000. We don't get all that much rain in Kansas, so they weren't particularly impressed with them. (TireRack and Dunlop said the dry grip would be the same.)
-Colin
Either of these tires will last you close to 80K miles (on a Blazer--Ford truckers disregard this) with regular rotation, rebalancing and pressure checking.
Sorry Ryan, but I could't disagree with you more. The Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires are not a good choice. These tires are comparatively noisy, wear out prematurely, and offer poor snow traction. They are overpriced, and usually cost more than the Michelins, which are the unmatched in quality. RT/S's are popular becuase they are OE tires on a lot of trucks, such as Dodge Rams, Durangos, Ford F150s, etc. I don't like them and neither do my customers.
Ryan