tires and suspension
08-01-2010, 11:49 AM
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tires and suspension
i have a 2002 tl s with 120k had toyo tires were not happy with them flat spots issue. thinking of getting bridgestone go19 grid. any thoughts? Also i replaced the front struts but still get clunking soound over bumps but the noise gets less noticeable as the suspension warms up. thinking of replacing rear struts now any thoughts as well?
08-01-2010, 01:08 PM
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Welcome to (at least posting on) AZ! I am moving your post to the 2G TL section, where you will get answers appropriate to your car. 
Edit: Move done.
Edit: Move done.
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08-01-2010, 07:33 PM
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Based upon the tirerack review, the G019 seems like a good performing tire (within its class):
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...S&autoModClar=
In general, I've never been a fan of the all-season Bridgestone product. It's been a while since I have used an all-season Bridgestone on any of my cars (more of a Michelin person for all-season products) but based upon this survey, it seems things are improving at Bridgestone. The Michelin Pilot Exalo A/S has the highest rating in this survey (and is cheaper than the G019) ... you may wish to consider that in your decision. NOTE: Exalto A/S is an 91 weight / H-speed rated tire, so it's not 100% recommended on the TL-S but I doubt you will take your car to 150 mph any time soon.
Since you are from the New England, have you considered a set of dedicated summers / dedicated winter tires? I live in the Midwest and couldn't imagine going through a winter without dedicated snow tires (now that I stopped listening to my father about tires and done research on my own ...)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...S&autoModClar=
In general, I've never been a fan of the all-season Bridgestone product. It's been a while since I have used an all-season Bridgestone on any of my cars (more of a Michelin person for all-season products) but based upon this survey, it seems things are improving at Bridgestone. The Michelin Pilot Exalo A/S has the highest rating in this survey (and is cheaper than the G019) ... you may wish to consider that in your decision. NOTE: Exalto A/S is an 91 weight / H-speed rated tire, so it's not 100% recommended on the TL-S but I doubt you will take your car to 150 mph any time soon.
Since you are from the New England, have you considered a set of dedicated summers / dedicated winter tires? I live in the Midwest and couldn't imagine going through a winter without dedicated snow tires (now that I stopped listening to my father about tires and done research on my own ...)
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08-15-2010, 04:11 PM
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okay all you acura enthusiasts. I seemed to have corrected the suspension problem in the front end, you know how we get the clunking in the front end of the older acuras mine is a 2002type S: Tried everything finally, i decided to change the front strut mount bushings...what a difference, noises are gone, what a difference. keep this in mind when all else fails......
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