acegt1

Hi Everyone-

I have a 2004 TL w/ automatic transmission. Currently riding on General Exclaim UHP 235/45ZR17 which now have almost 29K miles on them. I recently noticed that between 50-55 MPH I'm getting a medium-pitched humming sound. I brought it into the dealer today and they say it's because I have directional tires on the car and those are known to be problematic on TLs.

I'm a little skeptical of that answer. I've only noticed the humming within the last few thousand miles, the first 25K+ they were pretty good. I'm wondering whether it's just that they're down to 3/32" tread.

Anyone else have directional tires and have this problem? I'm also interested in suggestions for replacement tires.

Thanks!

01tl4tl

Get another set of Generals if you were happy-
Still the price to value masters in my opinion!!!
Directionals cause noise- now I have heard everything--and I used to be in the biz~
Wanna bet they say mickyslips (what they sell) are the best tires because they came stock-

they came on the car because acura got a great deal on a million tires!

If you are at the wear bars or close- you need tires- 3/32 would be the normal minimum
the old penny test trick- stick Mr Lincons hat end in first to the tread-
if the tire does not swallow his head- its too low!

29k miles on some nice sticky tires- I am even happier with mine now- see what miles you got from them. I was figuring anything over 20 was a bonus

If you want to spend more- Goodyear F1s are rockinroll

acegt1

Thanks for the reply. So the "conventional wisdom" that the dealer dispensed about directional tires being historically bad on the TL isn't true?

Anyone else hear this?

pohljm

I am loving my Generals and they are quiet........but they are still new

HONgDA

iTrader: (1)

I had General Exclaim on my old wheels but I got Falken FK452 for the new wheels. Great bang for the buck on the Generals. Go here for excellent prices on tires. http://www.onlinetires.com/default.a...ta=tireResults
If you live in Southern Cali, you have to pay tax though.

01tl4tl

was this a service WRITER or the manager?

erick3

bridgestone 760s or potenza 960s...trust me

rksokol

I'm not an expert on directional tires, but I think what service should have mad the blanket statement that directional tires are problematic on cars - not just TLs.

Anyway, FWIW, I put on Goodyear Eagle F1s on last month. They're directional but the noise is minimal.

BlacuraTL-S

iTrader: (3)

how do you like your GY eagle F1?

are they the All season? i have the all season and they work...