Warning to all replacing OEM tires.
11-27-2001, 09:17 PM
#41
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Originally posted by fast_daddy_car
I liked the stock muchies at first, but in their first winter, they really didn't go well in the snow, they were adequate though. When I hit about 10,000 miles on them, both wet and dry traction is decreasing, especially the wet traction. I do not look forward to this winter in them at only 14,000 miles on them.
I am thinking of the michelin Pilot XGT Z4 in a 225/50/zr17. They will fit on our stock rims (6-8"), can handle the weight(93w), and the revs are very close to stock at 813. They are also all-season so should go well in the snow, at least they were rated decently for snow travel (just behind the dunlops)
I liked the stock muchies at first, but in their first winter, they really didn't go well in the snow, they were adequate though. When I hit about 10,000 miles on them, both wet and dry traction is decreasing, especially the wet traction. I do not look forward to this winter in them at only 14,000 miles on them.
I am thinking of the michelin Pilot XGT Z4 in a 225/50/zr17. They will fit on our stock rims (6-8"), can handle the weight(93w), and the revs are very close to stock at 813. They are also all-season so should go well in the snow, at least they were rated decently for snow travel (just behind the dunlops)
They are also NOT XL rated tires (if you care about such things) -- the XL goes along with the 93...
11-28-2001, 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by JZ
Well, my khumos will be here tomorrow and I'll fit them on an extra wheel I have and see how it turns out. If they are totally fubar I might just return them and shell out the cash for the Toyos (which, including shipping and return shipping of the Khumos and shipping for the Toyos will practically cost me as much as a set of Pilots). I'll keep my fingers crossed for the khumos.
Well, my khumos will be here tomorrow and I'll fit them on an extra wheel I have and see how it turns out. If they are totally fubar I might just return them and shell out the cash for the Toyos (which, including shipping and return shipping of the Khumos and shipping for the Toyos will practically cost me as much as a set of Pilots). I'll keep my fingers crossed for the khumos.
What size kuhmos did you order??
TIA.
11-28-2001, 12:07 PM
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Originally posted by EricL
They are also NOT XL rated tires (if you care about such things) -- the XL goes along with the 93...
They are also NOT XL rated tires (if you care about such things) -- the XL goes along with the 93...
I went to the michelin site and punched in tires for our car, the pilot XGT Z4 was one of the recommendations that did not require a new rim.
I read the tire-rack reviews on this tire, the winter reviews looked pretty good for snow performance.
Anyone know of any reviews on the Toyo all season tires?
11-28-2001, 01:57 PM
#44
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Originally posted by fast_daddy_car
I thought all 93 weight tires are XL?????? The weight handling of these is the same as our stock tires (over 1400lbs). Is XL something above and beyond the posted weight?
I went to the michelin site and punched in tires for our car, the pilot XGT Z4 was one of the recommendations that did not require a new rim.
I read the tire-rack reviews on this tire, the winter reviews looked pretty good for snow performance.
Anyone know of any reviews on the Toyo all season tires?
I thought all 93 weight tires are XL?????? The weight handling of these is the same as our stock tires (over 1400lbs). Is XL something above and beyond the posted weight?
I went to the michelin site and punched in tires for our car, the pilot XGT Z4 was one of the recommendations that did not require a new rim.
I read the tire-rack reviews on this tire, the winter reviews looked pretty good for snow performance.
Anyone know of any reviews on the Toyo all season tires?
For example, the XGT you mentioned supports a 93 load (1433 lbs) at 44PSI. So, the tire is NOT going to support the same load as the stock MXM at 32 or 35 PSI.
The XL tires have a reinforced casing and not everyone designates the tire with an "XL". In some models of the Toyos, they have a reinforced casing, and this provides the equivalent of an XL rating. There a some Nittos that also XL equivalents.
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