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Re: Burn that rubber right up! [kcrnmale]
by mikdee
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May 30, 2006 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: kcrnmale (May 28, 2006 9:15 pm)
These particular tires must've been defective from day one, when I bought it new off the showroom floor, I noticed the tires were very dry, & brown looking, no amount, or type of tire sidewall cleaner/shine would restore them for more then 2days, It always appeared as a new car with old tires, even though checking the tire thread when new, all looked just fine, as it should be? I've had good luck with BFGoodrich tires before on many vehicles, and even prefer this brand. Your tires may not be defective like mine. Anyway, I upgraded to a BFGoodrich Traction T/A (H-speed rated) in the same stock size 235-60R16, it appears to be a much better tire, the tread design is even more of an A/W aggressive design, also it is a directional tread. All around/all weather traction has been even better then before, they are a tad noisier, but not objectionable. I'm pleased, give them a try when needed, good luck, Mike
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- #626 of 695
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My replacement tires [mikdee]
by mikdee
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May 31, 2006 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: mikdee (May 30, 2006 6:52 am)
If you goto www.tirerack.com and put in your vehicle info, it will show you the original equipment tire for your car, in this case it is the BFGoodrich Traction T/A (Spec) tire. Which is a good tire for the money, suitable for this vehicle if it's not found to be defctive like mine were. Better yet, is the BFG Traction T/A (T, H, & V) just check the ratings graph right there, & compare. I upgraded to these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Traction+T- - - - - %2FA+H
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- #627 of 695
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by martint
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May 31, 2006 (10:12 pm)
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Replying to: swaman (May 14, 2006 4:19 am)
How much of the exhaust system did you replace, since it has dual? Also did any of these changes affect the warranty? Any further info would be appreciated. Thanks
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- #628 of 695
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [martint]
by swaman
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Jun 03, 2006 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: martint (May 31, 2006 10:12 pm)
The exhaust was replaced from the cat on back. The new muffler has twin exhaust just like the original. I put different tips on. They look just like the Hyundai tips. No, it did not affect the warranty. I have not had any problems with the dealer and they upgrades sure make a difference. 
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by mikdee
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Jun 05, 2006 (3:21 am)
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Replying to: swaman (Jun 03, 2006 5:11 am)
"The exhaust was replaced from the cat on back. The new muffler has twin exhaust just like the original."
Hey swaman, You say it looks, and fits, just like the original, but is lower restriction, & has more sound, Fess Up, what's the muffler brand, and where did you have it done, so myself, & others here, might be able to do this also. I like a little sound from my car, as well as low restriction exhaust. thanks, Mike
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- #631 of 695
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Re: 2006 Sportage Performance Upgrade [swaman]
by martint
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Jun 11, 2006 (9:49 pm)
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Replying to: swaman (Jun 03, 2006 5:11 am)
I would like to know a little more. By chance, did you just replace the air filter first and did thay make any noticible difference? What was the brand of muffler and was the exhaust pipe repalced with lareger diameter pipe.
Thanks for the help.
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- #634 of 695
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4x4 4 cyl 5 sp Sportage - Options
by sportagewantab
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Jun 13, 2006 (9:44 am)
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We are seriously considering the Sportage as a replacement to our 1992 Subaru Legacy Wagon (204,000 miles!). Have looked at the Subie's, but they appear over priced and the Forrester is very small in the back seat. We drove a 4x4- 4 cyl-5sp Sportage, and while the vehicle itself (inside room, features, especially safety) where very good, the engine was not very rev-y. It seems it would get the job done and having lived with our old Subie w/120 hp. with have learned not to be in a rush. After reading the many complaints about poor V6 mpg, I'm a little liery of going with the V6. I would if I could get a 5sp, but not the automatic.
Would like to hear from some 4 cyl owners about their experiences.
Brian
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