TIRE questions,sizes, mounting,pressures ANY tire questions
#321
Originally Posted by kyeguy82
I have used the Falken ZIEX ZE512 205/40/16 for a recent customer and he came back with a consistant pull on his car. We checked alignment, camber, toe, EVERYTHING, nothing seems to be out of the norm. I am getting the tires refunded and I already went ahead and sent the customer off with a set of new Toyo tires to keep him happy. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this.
Another question:
What tire are you guys all running on 16's? Brand? Specs? I've built about three Fit's at the dealership already, and this is the first with the problem. (I've used both 205/40/16 and a 205/45/16). It could also just be a tire defect. But also, I heard that some vehicles react differently to uni-directional tires.
Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Another question:
What tire are you guys all running on 16's? Brand? Specs? I've built about three Fit's at the dealership already, and this is the first with the problem. (I've used both 205/40/16 and a 205/45/16). It could also just be a tire defect. But also, I heard that some vehicles react differently to uni-directional tires.
Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm running P205/55r15 Dunlop Direzza's and they're the BEST performance tire I've felt yet!
I've seen non-directional tires have radial-pulls too so there's really no way to TOTALLY elliminate it... 99% of the time, Goodyear's don't have these issues. I've seen more issues with other brands.
#322
When I purchased my 16" HFP upgrade, the dealer looked up the recommend tire - Bridgestone RE750's I believe (don't have the car yet). I was happy with this choice, since it looks like a close cousin of the RE50's that the current S2000 comes with, which perform very well with decent tire life.
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#323
kumho 711's and 712's is what i've been throwing on our Fit's at work. havent seen any come back with any driving issues.
195/50r16's
maybe the 205's are large enough to cuase road pull in the lanes. you know the divets that occur on high traffic roads?
195/50r16's
maybe the 205's are large enough to cuase road pull in the lanes. you know the divets that occur on high traffic roads?
#324
In 205/45-16 at Tirerack.com
(Max Performance Summer tire) Only one listed
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 $128 each
280 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
Excellent Performance minded tire for dry or wet. Can be used for street, light rain, at autocross and at the track.
(Ultra High Perf. Summer tire) many listed
General Exclaim UHP $59 each (excellent price/highly rated)
380 treadwear AA traction 17 pounds W speed rated
Avon Tech M500 $81 each
280 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport $70 each (great value/highly rated)
340 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds Z speed rated
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 (unusual tread design) $122 each
300 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds W speed rated
Kumho Ecsta SPT $64 each
320 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds W speed rated
Bridgestone Potenza RE-750 $121 each
340 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
(Ultra High Performance All season tires) Good for wet/ light snow
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S $86 each (excellent tire/ good value)
400 treadwear AA traction 19 pounds W speed rated
Kumho Ecsta ASX $67 each
420 treadwear AA traction 19 pounds W speed rated
Need more info?- Contact Jim@tirerack.com
(Max Performance Summer tire) Only one listed
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 $128 each
280 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
Excellent Performance minded tire for dry or wet. Can be used for street, light rain, at autocross and at the track.
(Ultra High Perf. Summer tire) many listed
General Exclaim UHP $59 each (excellent price/highly rated)
380 treadwear AA traction 17 pounds W speed rated
Avon Tech M500 $81 each
280 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport $70 each (great value/highly rated)
340 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds Z speed rated
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 (unusual tread design) $122 each
300 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds W speed rated
Kumho Ecsta SPT $64 each
320 treadwear AA traction 20 pounds W speed rated
Bridgestone Potenza RE-750 $121 each
340 treadwear AA traction 21 pounds W speed rated
(Ultra High Performance All season tires) Good for wet/ light snow
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S $86 each (excellent tire/ good value)
400 treadwear AA traction 19 pounds W speed rated
Kumho Ecsta ASX $67 each
420 treadwear AA traction 19 pounds W speed rated
Need more info?- Contact Jim@tirerack.com
#328
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I suggest it. Only downside of putting it in is its not cheap. My job charges $25 but once its put in refills are free.
I got it free since I work there.
I noticed a 2 mpg difference in my Mx6 and I didnt even go through my whole tank.
I got it free since I work there.
I noticed a 2 mpg difference in my Mx6 and I didnt even go through my whole tank.
#329
Originally Posted by iismileyll
So whats all this about nitrogen in tires? Pro/cons? Google isn't helping.
#331
Running nitrogen. Holds the pressure for longer. Only have to check the pressure annually but once you fill with nitrogen you have to top up with nitrogen otherwise it defeats the purpose. Checkups and refills are free. Pressure also doesn't fluctuate as much between when the tyres are hot and cold.
They claim that it gives better milage but I've found it much of a muchness. I suppose if the pressure isn't going down then your not suffering from decreased milage from incorrect pressure between checks. Likewise the claims about better braking and steering are just that the pressure is correct I think.
They claim that it gives better milage but I've found it much of a muchness. I suppose if the pressure isn't going down then your not suffering from decreased milage from incorrect pressure between checks. Likewise the claims about better braking and steering are just that the pressure is correct I think.
#332
Nitrogen is used at Costco for all their tires-
I can get tires rotated and air added every 5000 miles at costco.
Does it make that much difference for me? Not really. Nothing that I can tell.
It's not that widely available in my area yet.
I can get tires rotated and air added every 5000 miles at costco.
Does it make that much difference for me? Not really. Nothing that I can tell.
It's not that widely available in my area yet.
#334
Nitrogen is used in tires SOLELY for reducing fluctuations in tire pressure due to temperature.
It's not used because it smells good, looks pretty, or makes the tire lighter (Sliver, the difference in weight would be negligible!)
Of course, you SHOULD check your tire pressure every couple weeks, regardless.
I've never checked on having my tires nitrogen filled, but given I have a tire gauge and a compressor at home, it's not a major inconvenience to me to check my tires and air them up myself.
It's not used because it smells good, looks pretty, or makes the tire lighter (Sliver, the difference in weight would be negligible!)
Of course, you SHOULD check your tire pressure every couple weeks, regardless.
I've never checked on having my tires nitrogen filled, but given I have a tire gauge and a compressor at home, it's not a major inconvenience to me to check my tires and air them up myself.
#335
Originally Posted by sLiVeRwOrM
so is it true that nitrogen is lighter than air? so in theory the wheel aired with regular air would be heavier than a nitrogen filled tire?