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#2015 of 4469 spike factor comes into play... by once_for_all Jun 01, 2002 (9:12 pm)
Around here, it is the number of nails in your tires that determine hydroplaning. Nails serve to make for a more 3 dimensional tread, so the contact patch is actually "stuck" on the pavement at the moment the nail contacts the asphalt.   Of course, that only happens on the first 4 revolutions, so the nail factor loses its power quickly. Now screws, that is a different matter, they hang in there for at least 20 revolutions before they get shoved in too deep.   Hope this clarifies the confusion.
#2016 of 4469 Speaking of shocks/struts.. by mls64 Jun 02, 2002 (8:03 am)
Was wondering if any of the suspension upgrades from the 2002 model can be fitted to the 2000 model? As far as I've read, changes are: revised angle of front struts, stiffer rear shocks, stiffer bushings throughout, and (maybe) stiffer rear anti-roll bar. Sure would be nice to incorporate some of these on my 2000 ES. And those 17" wheels sure would help (but would the speedo need to be recalibrated?).   Mike
#2017 of 4469 Dunlops by mls64 Jun 02, 2002 (8:09 am)
I, too, have had numerous Dunlops, SP4000s, SP5000s (awesome tire, and a bargain) on numerous cars (Alfa Romeo Milano, Volvo 850, Volvo 940 Turbo), and now on our MPV ES the new(er) SP Sport A2. Really like the handling, the look, rim protection, etc. The tires are not high-mileage, but they are grippy tires, even in wet. My experience is that high-mileage tires trade off performance both dry and particularly wet, for longevity. That is a trade that I won't make. I can almost buy two sets of Dunlops (not quite) for one set of Michelins, and have better performance for the total 60-70k miles.   Mike
#2018 of 4469 Thanks Mike! by beachnut Jun 02, 2002 (10:34 am)
So are the '02 MPVs coming w/ Sp Sport A2 as the OEM tire? I'm not sure how Michelin does it with the X-One - they seem to defy the standard line of reasoning that high-mileage tires make trade offs in the performance category. I have yet to feel them hydro on the van, even at highway speeds.
#2019 of 4469 O/D transmission problem update by excalibur1993 Jun 02, 2002 (10:55 am)
From Excalibur:   Update on my 2002 ES breakdown (still on its first tank of gas).   Basically, the dealer found a loose wiring harness from the factory. Pushed it back into the "brains" and van ran fine. There is a much more detailed account of my full service events at the YAHOO forum group discussing the rental, tow, calls, etc.   thanks,   Excalibur
#2020 of 4469 Dunlops by mls64 Jun 02, 2002 (2:46 pm)
beachnut,   No, I replaced the OEM SP4000s when they wore out with the SP Sport A2s. Huge difference, and a great upgrade. What size X-Ones do you have on your MPV?   Mike
#2021 of 4469 Mike by beachnut Jun 02, 2002 (4:41 pm)
I guess if I had scrolled up and read your brake post more closely, I would've known that you had a 2000, but my head was still spinning from that physics lesson! The X-Ones on my MPV are 205/65-15. I put them on a few months ago because the oem Yoko's were shot. We bought the van last Sept. It was a rental w/ 13K miles. The tires had never been rotated, so I was at least looking at replacing two.   If I can't find some 16" alloys for the MPV soon, I'll just leave them on the van. The Mich MXV4+ on my Accord only have a few thousand miles left, so any way you slice it, I'm going to need some new tires before long. Probably the only thing that is keeping me from getting the Dunlops for the Honda is the question in my mind regarding their rain performance. I've had some pretty vivid experiences in the past driving on FL highways during 2-4 inch/hour downpours, so an excellent rain tire is important to me.
#2022 of 4469 mazda_guy, O/D OFF problem by kczmudzin Jun 03, 2002 (8:48 am)
It's very difficult to place the gear lever between D and 3 if you try to do it on purpose. However, every time the O/D OFF light was flashing the lever was in that position. It happened more to my wife than to me. It doesn't happen any more as we have adjusted the way we shifted into D.
#2023 of 4469 RE: Dunlops by mls64 by mazda_guy Jun 03, 2002 (11:25 am)
Mike, what size of Sport A2 did you put on? Last time I checked they didn't have original 17" size for MPV.   I agree with you 100% that those high (60k - 80k) tires give up performance to tread life. I say more than that. Rubber ages and with time changes gripping characteristics. Therefore, if you buy 60k tires and you make 10k a year they are worthless before they are even worn out.   MB
#2024 of 4469 geez...sorry I missed the party by maltb Jun 03, 2002 (1:48 pm)
But let me just clarify what I learned.   Hydro-planing occurs on bleeding brakes when the shift lever is stuck between 3 and D with loose harnesses.   Did I miss anything?

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