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Replying to: tsjay (Nov 13, 2008 11:03 am) |
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Replying to: sseiboi (Nov 16, 2008 7:21 pm) I already have little questions for you that's been bothering me. My other vehicule is a 05 Equinox LT FWD with 235/65/16 (original tires) when I went to buy winter tires the only one I could get in that size were Bridgestone Blizzak's very good tire but to expensive for me. The dealer suggest 215/70/16 in another brand, that was o.k. but when I went to buy them there were all gone so he suggested to put some 225/70/16 instead. That's what I bought. Is that size O.K. for my Equinox? What's the difference between all those sizes? From the 235/65/16 to the new 225/70/16? The tires are named "Arctic Claw" made by Vanderbilt/Cooper. Are these good winter tires? |
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Replying to: grosloup (Nov 17, 2008 10:30 am) I can definitely help you with the situation your in. the original tires you have on the equinox is 235/65r16 which means and tells you alot of the handling capabilities and recommended perfomance of your vehicle. The size is the description of you tires and it is broken down like this: "235" is the section width of the tire, or how wide your tires are in mm. "65" is the percent of 235 which is the profile of the tire, how tall the tire is from the rim. And last but not least, "16" is the rim size. If you look in the door jam, it gives you a recommended tire size and the size of your spare. What you have on your equinox is what you want to stay with when you get snow tires. i can tell you off hand that the dealer was trying to sell you tire just to make money because they went down 2 sizes to 215 and 225 but increased you side wall height. I personally would never go down sizes but it is possible. The only consequence is you lose traction easier due to less contact on the road because the tire is skinnier. What i recommend is searching for the same size you have already in a snow tread. recommended brands: pirelli, bfgoodrich and the high priced Michelin. (in order of lowest price and least perfomance to highest price to best perfomance). Like i said, avoid dealership unless it has to do with engine or transmission or anything with powertrain.... should be warranteed. Hope that helped, feel free to ask questions. Thank you for a reply
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Replying to: grosloup (Nov 17, 2008 10:30 am) |
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Replying to: sseiboi (Nov 17, 2008 7:43 pm) In the older days, we saw rarely 13 inches tires, mostly 14 and 15's but now 16, 18 even 20's Wow! How come? Why?
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Replying to: grosloup (Nov 18, 2008 4:40 am) Going back, a skinnier size does cause less friction in snow but what happens when you get back on pavement???? your gonna sacrifice performance. Just sayin.... |
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4 tanks of gas, average 31.5 (calculated using receipts showing gallons - odometer reset each fill-up). Variations from tank to tank have been very minor - .2-.3 of a mile per gallon, calulated. DIC has shown a wider variation, up to 1 mpg. This is quite good gas mileage for my mostly freeway, mostly moderate temperature (little need for aircon) commute. The Caliber and Fit delivered better than EPA estimated highway mpg on my mixed driving. Most of my cars have come under the EPA highway estimate, with automatics tending to "give up" more to the EPA estimate than stick shifts. I have been driving this automatic very gently, except when needed - or once in a while for fun. Glad I bought the car. Hope GM gets through the current economic turmoil, they deserve to survive.
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Replying to: micweb (Nov 18, 2008 3:16 pm) As far as my gas mileage, i get great for how i drive. You can kinda say that my foot is made of lead and with my car being manual tranny, i get to red-line my motor as i please. On my dash, estimated gas consumption, says: average- 20.7 and average speed: 26 mph. I rarely drive freeway but when i do, 80 mph the whole way and 24.0 mpg at best. Not Bad? The technology in the ecotec motor is unbelievable, i wish i got 30 mpg on my superchaged ss! Hahaha! Never happen with my race blood. |
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Replying to: sseiboi (Nov 16, 2008 7:21 pm)
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Replying to: calypso3 (Nov 23, 2008 6:12 pm) With the factory tires, a Cobalt's recommended cold tire inflation pressure is 30 psi. Cold pressure is when the vehicle has been driven less than five miles. The ambient air temperature will affect tire pressure, so it is necessary to add some air in the winter. Tom
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