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7335 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM
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can anyone confirm that taller and wider tires would let you to get a smoother/quieter ride? Thanks.
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Replying to: mycar8 (Oct 02, 2007 4:32 pm) 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.
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Replying to: carcrazy37 (Oct 02, 2007 5:53 pm)  JJAcura |
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Replying to: mycar8 (Sep 21, 2007 3:20 pm) 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.
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| There used to be a separate RL message board for Bluetooth compatibility posts. I just wanted to advise everyone that I recently purchased a Sprint Treo 755p and it actually works with the RL Hands Free Link much better than the Treo 650, which is listed as a compatible device. The 755p is still listed as being tested for compatibility, but it works great and there is no screech when you first dial a call, as there is most often with the Treo 650. Also, the battery meter shows with the 755p, unlike the 650. Still enjoying my 2005 with 30,000 miles! Steve | |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Oct 11, 2007 7:15 pm) Have had them inspected and rotated twice at the tire dealer as well as inspected for proper wear at the Acura dealer at oil changes. Better than expected wear and tear. I paid $400.00 plus tax last year. They replaced 4 Continental extreme contact that lasted only 23,000 miles and were cupping and totally out of round. Obviously the worst tire performance I ever experienced in numerous vehicles over the past 45 + years of car ownership.
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Replying to: 10sfan (Oct 15, 2007 9:36 am) My Continentals were also terrible. I did not know just how terrible until I got rid of them! |
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Replying to: golfnut5 (Sep 15, 2007 3:39 pm) 
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Replying to: strapper (Nov 15, 2007 2:52 pm) I drive approx. 25,000 per year and as my bones get older am not sure I can take the extra noise and firmer ride. I do like the Acura RL's exterior and interior. I am having a hard time taking a decision.
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Replying to: strapper (Nov 15, 2007 2:52 pm)
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