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#7187 of 7339 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [tamparl] by elibruno Sep 16, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: tamparl (Sep 15, 2007 4:24 pm) If you want a quieter ride, go with Lexus or a Caddy. For good road feel and BMW-like road capability, the Super Handling AWD of the RL is about as good as it gets. For me, this is the only European-feeling vehicle from Japan and I am happy to own, drive and HEAR it perform.
#7189 of 7339 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions by mycar8 Sep 21, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Dear all.   I just bought this car from a friend this week.   The manuafacturer oringial tire size on this card is 215/60/16 with a V speed rating.   I would like to replace all 4 tires (it is time to replace tires anyway) with 225/60/16 with an H speed rating.   Costco Tire center staff would do it even if they do not recommend,saying it will feel very different with the slightly bigger/wider tires.   Anyone of you have tried this before and have any comments? I love to hear from you before I do anything.   Thank you all in advance!   a new member. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Oct 11, 2007 7:15 pm) 10sfan (Oct 15, 2007 9:36 am) houdini1 (Oct 15, 2007 1:12 pm)
#7190 of 7339 Tire Noise by avatar1 Sep 28, 2007 (7:09 pm)
I have my 2006 RL going on 2 yrs. I am ready to upgrade the stock tires. I want all weather tires (Boston weather) that are less noisy than the originals. I don't care a lot about tread use, I want a good performing tire that's quiet. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: carcrazy37 (Sep 30, 2007 8:27 am)
#7191 of 7339 Re: Tire Noise [avatar1] by carcrazy37 Sep 30, 2007 (8:27 am)
Replying to: avatar1 (Sep 28, 2007 7:09 pm) I just joined after reading a lot of the older threads. Others have recognized the tire noise and suggested the Michelin Sport A/S which they reported created less road noise, was all-season, and had better ratings than the OEM tires. see tirerack.com   My question: does anyone have high mileage on 2005 or newer RL, and any mechanical/electrical problems, esp. once out of warranty? I am seriously considering an 05 or 06 MB E320 but felt disappointed after reading threads about expensive repairs at 70+k miles.
#7192 of 7339 Re: Tires [nebraskaguy] by carcrazy37 Sep 30, 2007 (8:32 am)
Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 27, 2007 11:58 am) I currently have an 05 legacy GT with low profile rims and sporty bridgestone tires. NOT worth it. I would change rims and tires for a taller tire profile to get a smoother/quieter ride (still researching). I am on this thread bec. I want a more luxurious ride with reliability so I'm looking at the RL (vs MB e3204matic or c3204matic vs bmw 530xi). I am putting about 20k miles per year in an area with bad winter weather. I regret the legacy is a bit cheapo so looking for a change.
#7193 of 7339 RL tires? by mycar8 Oct 02, 2007 (4:32 pm)
can anyone confirm that taller and wider tires would let you to get a smoother/quieter ride?   Thanks. Replies to this message: carcrazy37 (Oct 02, 2007 5:53 pm) jjacura (Oct 08, 2007 2:31 pm)
#7194 of 7339 Re: RL tires? [mycar8] by carcrazy37 Oct 02, 2007 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: mycar8 (Oct 02, 2007 4:32 pm) taller sidewall (keep total diameter of tire the same) allows for more flex in tire wall which helps absorb impact. Sports cars have low profile tires (small/narrow sidewall) to improve handling. Wider tire may worsen ride. I've found that tire QUALITY is what affects road noise. The tire dealers seem to know the best answer on that. I have found Michelin and Goodyear have been quiet on vehicles I've owned, whereas Pirellis, Bridgestone and Dunlops on those vehicles were loud. Hope that gives you enough info. I've found tirerack.com useful for additional research, then I went to my local/regional tire dealer, got their advice, selected a brand of tires based on a selection from their advice, and bought from them (which only cost a little more but worth the advice they gave me). Happy ever since. Replies to this message: jjacura (Oct 08, 2007 2:31 pm)
#7195 of 7339 Re: RL tires? [carcrazy37] by jjacura Oct 08, 2007 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: carcrazy37 (Oct 02, 2007 5:53 pm) Speaking of Tires... and we've had a number of discussions regarding the OE Michelins on the 2005 RL. I had planned on replacing them at about 50,000 miles with the Michelin All-Season Pilot ultra performance sports. I finally talked to a very smart Acura service manager familiar with tires and he suggested that I reconsider because the tires I want are DIRECTIONAL, which is the first time in 3 years anyone has mentioned it. I suppose these tires will wear faster because you can only rotate them from front to rear (Keeping them on the right or left side only) This sounds like good information but I was wondering if there are any drivers out there with directional tire experience. Perhaps I've beaten this subject into the ground. One more little piece of information. This morning an old friend who also owns a 2005 just heard on good authority the 2009 Acura RL may be coming out with a redesign. That's good food for thought. Any confirmation on that would be appreciated. JJAcura
#7196 of 7339 Re: 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions [mycar8] by houdini1 Oct 11, 2007 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: mycar8 (Sep 21, 2007 3:20 pm) I have a 2002 RL and the OEM tire size is 225/55/16. The car did not change much from 2000 to 2002. I would suggest this size for you although I think the 225/60/16 would also work just fine.   I just bought a new set of Yohohama Avid VAS 4's and they are much smoother and quieter than the continentals that were on the car. Not real expensive either at around $100 bucks a tire. I am very impressed with them. Replies to this message: 10sfan (Oct 15, 2007 9:36 am) houdini1 (Oct 15, 2007 1:12 pm)

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