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01-16-2002, 01:59 PM
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I'm with you too. I have only found 2 that "work" for out wheels. The OEM's and a goodyear model. the goodyear model (can't remember name right now) has a poor treadwear rating so that's out of the game.
My dealer cautioned me that it is important to match the speed rating and load rating for our car--for proper handling. They also said that the P235/45 R17 size is not safe on the OEM rims.
Anyone have success finding a tire that has the same characteristics as the Michelins but had equal or better treadwear and handling?
I just got 2 quotes for the Michelins...both were $191 ea.
My dealer cautioned me that it is important to match the speed rating and load rating for our car--for proper handling. They also said that the P235/45 R17 size is not safe on the OEM rims.
Anyone have success finding a tire that has the same characteristics as the Michelins but had equal or better treadwear and handling?
I just got 2 quotes for the Michelins...both were $191 ea.
01-16-2002, 02:35 PM
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Did the dealer mention why the 235/45 R17 wouldn't be safe?? I am using Yoko AVS Db/s and love the hell out of them. A little wider than stock, but have not had any problems and they are providing the valuable rubber rim guard 
01-16-2002, 02:38 PM
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Originally posted by HebrewNational
So a 235/45/17 would fit our OEM rims?
So a 235/45/17 would fit our OEM rims?
01-16-2002, 02:41 PM
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The rim/wheel width for that tire is 17x7.5. One person told me that there is an increased chance of it actually coming off the wheel. From what I understand the larger the tire (16" plus), the smaller profile puts more stress on the bead or the seal with the rim and if that fit is too lose, the tire can "fail".
Again this is just what I was told but I got the same story from the mechanic at the dealer, from a rep at BF goodrich, and two BF-recommended dealers.
Again this is just what I was told but I got the same story from the mechanic at the dealer, from a rep at BF goodrich, and two BF-recommended dealers.
01-16-2002, 04:57 PM
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There are quite a few of us who are running 235/45/17's on stock rims without any problems thus far, including me. Of all the tires that have been mentioned thus far on this board, only the Toyos come in the XL load rating similar to our stock....actually better than our stock, to my knowledge.
01-16-2002, 05:10 PM
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Ok, here is the deal:
I too went thru the lawyer hardship with the tire companies ! IF and ONLY IF your going to put 4 500 lbs women in your car and drive across the desert in the middle of August at 120 mph, THEN AND ONLY THEN MAY YOU HAVE A BLOW OUT ! Otherwise, I have 225-45-17 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-03's on OEM rims and I LOVE THEM ! I haven't any issues to speak of........
I too went thru the lawyer hardship with the tire companies ! IF and ONLY IF your going to put 4 500 lbs women in your car and drive across the desert in the middle of August at 120 mph, THEN AND ONLY THEN MAY YOU HAVE A BLOW OUT ! Otherwise, I have 225-45-17 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-03's on OEM rims and I LOVE THEM ! I haven't any issues to speak of........
01-16-2002, 05:18 PM
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Re: Tires.
Originally posted by HebrewNational
What type of tires do you guys have? I wanna stay stock with my rims but upgrade the tires. Just about to hit 30k and need new ones!
What type of tires do you guys have? I wanna stay stock with my rims but upgrade the tires. Just about to hit 30k and need new ones!
01-16-2002, 05:24 PM
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Toyo Proxis or some Pirellis if you have the money...
I just got some Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's and they're great up here in the Northwest because they have good wet traction. They cost me $192.00 each installed.
I just got some Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's and they're great up here in the Northwest because they have good wet traction. They cost me $192.00 each installed.
01-16-2002, 05:30 PM
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Between these tires, which are the quietest and perform best in wet conditions??
Toyo T-S1
Potenza RE730
Perelli SS 7000
?
I'm leaning towards the the Potenzas right now.. but I know the Toyos are awesome..
Toyo T-S1
Potenza RE730
Perelli SS 7000
?
I'm leaning towards the the Potenzas right now.. but I know the Toyos are awesome..
01-16-2002, 06:26 PM
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Cajun Gumbo Man
Toyo's and Bridgestone s-03's, NOT the S-02's are pretty much the same ! I have the S-03's and their great, esp. on the wet pavement !
01-16-2002, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by CL Sabre
Toyo Proxis or some Pirellis if you have the money...
I just got some Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's and they're great up here in the Northwest because they have good wet traction. They cost me $192.00 each installed.
Toyo Proxis or some Pirellis if you have the money...
I just got some Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's and they're great up here in the Northwest because they have good wet traction. They cost me $192.00 each installed.
HOLY CRAP! 192$/tire?
Man, I paid 101/tire, 25$ shipping and 40$ to mount and balance.
Total=465$
Or, about 117$ per tire.
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