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Re: Tires for Buick Rendezvous? [burt0010]
by cweber
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Jan 16, 2008 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: burt0010 (Jan 16, 2008 1:52 pm)
It Depends on what type of tire you want. All terrain, Touring, winter and summer ect. If you go to your local tire store they should be able to help you. But I dont think you will find a tire for the RDV in your price range.
I had trouble finding a tire store that carried 215 70R 16. I was told that it is an odd size and it would take about a week to order them. But, I was also looking for a good all season tire, so that might be why I had trouble. The tires I did put on are Copper Discovery ATR. They are about 140 to 160, but they are an excellent tire.
Alot of the tires I found that fit were around the 130 mark. When replacing tires I always shop around for the best deals on a particular tire. So just call some of your local tire stores and tell them your price range and most of them will get you pretty close.
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Re: Tires for Buick Rendezvous? [burt0010]
by chuckie2
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Jan 17, 2008 (3:39 am)
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Replying to: burt0010 (Jan 16, 2008 1:52 pm)
you won't find a good tire under $100.00. go with a Yokohama Geolander H/T at about 115 to 135 a peice . price depends on where you go. stay away from Uniroyal. they dont last on this vehicle. I have an 04 with 105k and the Uniroyals wore out within 20k. I bought the Yokohamas at 77k and they still ride and look good
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Re: Tires for Buick Rendezvous? [chuckie2]
by burt0010
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Jan 17, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: chuckie2 (Jan 17, 2008 3:39 am)
Thanks for the tips. I'll check out the Yokohamas. You never know how different tires perform on different vehicles. It always helps to get some first-hand info.
Thanks,
--jason
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Re: Tires for Buick Rendezvous? [burt0010]
by bxd
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Jan 17, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: burt0010 (Jan 16, 2008 1:52 pm)
The Yokohama Geolander is available in 215/70-16, but it has a mild off-road tread pattern. Be sure you are ready for an aggressive tread like this, it will yield more noise and a stiffer ride.
Besides the Coopers mentioned, you could go with:
General Ameri-GS60
Kumho Solus KR21
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tour SR
Based on online reviews of these tires, I would recommend the Kumhos. And they're only $61 each (plus shipping/installation). They're the best choice if you stick to your stock size.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Solus+KR21&part- - num=17TR6KR21&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=1&speed_rating=S&speed_r- - ating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating- - =W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=S#Survey
If you have time, I recommend studying TireRack's site, lots of tire info and reviews and test results available there. If you don't want the Kumhos for some reason, I can run your size through an online tire size calculator and find a second size that would be acceptable for your 04 RDV. (one that wouldn't mess up the rolling diameter and keeps the speedometer accurate)
Feel free to ask more questions, and good luck!
Brian D
07 RDV CXL
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Re: Tires for Buick Rendezvous? [burt0010]
by f4cweasel
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Feb 07, 2008 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: burt0010 (Jan 16, 2008 1:52 pm)
I purchased a set of 4 B.F. Goodrich Long Trail T/A from Costco for $327.50 including tax and installation. Periodically, Costco will offer $60 off on a set of four tires. Mine have 20K miles and show no wear. I rotate and balance them every 5K miles and this servive is free at costco for as long as you own the tires. I definitely recommend the tires and the dealer. I have an 04 Rndz.
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Don't Call It a Recall
by netnerd
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Feb 08, 2008 (9:44 am)
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Got a letter from GM stating that the 2002 Rendezvous has the potential to "develop a small crack at the base of the fuel fill tube near the fuel tank that can allow ffuel vapors to escape and cause liquid fuel to drop to the ground during refueling and normal driving."
The letter states that if you think you have this problem, you should schedule an appt. with a GM dealer to get it repaired.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the gasoline smell I notice in the car sometimes.
Here's a PDF of the letter I got:
Buick Letter
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Re: Don't Call It a Recall [netnerd]
by bxd
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Feb 08, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: netnerd (Feb 08, 2008 9:44 am)
Unfortunately all manufacturers have these "notifications", or sometimes even worse, "silent recalls". Reminds me of the sludge problems that were ruining Toyota 6 cylinder engines a few years ago, used in Toyota and Lexuses. If an engine was damaged due to the problem, and the person KNEW to complain at the dealership, they got a free engine. I think they called it a "campaign".
No manufacturer wants the stigma of "recall' associated with their products.
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Re: Don't Call It a Recall [netnerd]
by spike99
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Feb 08, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: netnerd (Feb 08, 2008 9:44 am)
Ya. My wife got the same letter for her 2003 FWD RDV as well. One those politically written "don't call us unless your vehicle has this problem. And if it has this problem, its repair is free - if you show the GM dealer this letter". From a campaign perspective, excellent marking technique. re: Its not a recall or free repair (if your vehicle "proactively" needs it). Its only a free repair if your vehicle has the problem - from a "reactive fix" perspective. So... If 20% vehicles has the problem and say 10% of the folks remember to show their letter (assume they didn't lose the letter) at the GM dealer, GM only needs to fix 10% of the vehicles "for free". And if the vehicle is sold to another and that new ower takes the "broken problem" to a non-GM dealer, the problem won't appear on a formal GM/Buick recall list. Thus, the customer pays (out of their own pocket) the non-GM auto shop to fix the gas leak. In the end, GM may end up paying for only 10% of the vehicles to be repaired. For a formal recall perspective, 100% target of vehicles are formally logged and recalls are done on a proactive approach - whether your vehicle has the "gas leak" problem or not.
Long story short... Their approach on this one is more then a political campain. Its how to reduce their repair costs.... And keeps more dollars in their pockets. To me, very unethical way to fix a known gass leak problem.
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Re: Don't Call It a Recall [spike99]
by ray80
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Feb 09, 2008 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: spike99 (Feb 08, 2008 7:17 pm)
Just to put it in a different perspective, they have already identified the vehicles they believe are most subject to the problem and have officialy recalled them. The warranty extenstion is just in case others may develop them problem. To me it would seem to be a large waste of time effort and money ro replace things that aren't broke (and may never break).
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Re: Don't Call It a Recall [netnerd]
by ray80
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Feb 09, 2008 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: netnerd (Feb 08, 2008 9:44 am)
netnerd, if you smell raw fuel and your not actually at the gas station, or driving behind some other vehicle that may be leaking, or have the SES light on because of fuel cap problem, I would definetly get it checked. Sooner is better then later.
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