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#1236 of 1335 Sport Edition F6 wheels for BMW application by goodshopper99 Oct 23, 2005 (7:50 am)
Replying to: connortirerack (Oct 04, 2005 8:08 am) Hi, I need to order a snow wheel/tire package for 2004 BMW 325i. I need to know if Sport Edition F6 wheels in 17 inch size comes with BMW Center caps. I know that ASA rims do. If not, do you know if I can buy them? Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 02, 2005 4:38 pm)
#1237 of 1335 Civic 2001 DX by jan3sobieski Oct 26, 2005 (11:06 pm)
Hey Connor. I need some help and quick. I own a 2001 Divic DX coupe. I need the best tires that exist for my car First of all the stock ones are 185/70/14. I was wondering if i can put bigger ones on the stock rims? Second question: I'm hearing a lot of commotion about people saying that TripleTreads or HydroEdges are the best tires, then you say the Turanza LS-T's are even better, better yet, I hear people saying that Traction T/A H beats all of them. I'm so confused I can't take it anymore! I need new tires. Winter is coming up, so they have to be more than decent in the snow but they have to be extremely good on wet and dry surfaces. I need them to be really good in cornering especially on wet surfaces. Tread wear is a medium factor, traction/grip is the highest factor, price is the lowest factor. Please, tell me which ones should i get? Thnx Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 8:27 am)
#1240 of 1335 Winter Snow Tire Minus Sizing vs Performance by ronaries10 Oct 28, 2005 (7:08 am)
hi. I have an 05 Acura TL and am interested in winter snows and wheels/mounted. I live in Columbus OH where we get very moderate snowfall, but often have ice or slush on the roads in morning & evenings. I've read that my Bridgstone Turanza tires are only fair performers in winter. I have no praise for them but hope to get 30k miles out of them if I can. My question is what is the likely impact of going to a minus size tire/wheel combo on the performance of the car? Secondly, what would be difference of the Blizzak LM22 vs WSor WR models? My daily use of the car is short commute with a spirited driving style; and occasional weekend jaunts into the snow belt cities - which I avoid doing during heavy storm conditions. My other thought has been to just keep using the Turanza tires & buy a summer tire. I could purchase a summer tire for fun NASA events (not actually racing ... just spirited driving!) ...and run the Turanza tires only after summer, but I fear they will not perform adequately in snow conditions. Anyway, thanks in advance for your thoughts on winter wheels & minus size performance! Ron in Ohio Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 11:57 am)
#1241 of 1335 smoother ride needed by keehner Oct 29, 2005 (4:55 am)
I have a 2000 Nissan Altima SE that I just bought. The ride is extremely rough. I was hoping a change of tires would help the ride. Right now it has Douglas M+S 205/55 R16 90H Performance GT-H on the front and Mastercraft Avenger LSR 205/55 R16 on the rear (M+S also). Please recommend something that can ease the bumpy ride. Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 1:25 pm)
#1242 of 1335 Chev 2500HD Replacement Tires by donaldm1 Oct 29, 2005 (4:04 pm)
Can I replace my 245/75/16 LR E on 02 Chev 2500HD with a 265/75/16 LT C? The truck is used empty except for a shell and small items while pulling a pull type trailer. Load range C would give a better ride. Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 1:51 pm)
#1243 of 1335 Tires for 2003 Maxima SE by flnan Oct 29, 2005 (5:04 pm)
Now I know why I got a good price on my used 2003 Maxima SE, it's because it needs new tires! I was clueless going into my local tire store and quickly became educated on the cost of replacing them. I live in No. Florida and drive a combination of city/hwy. Please recommend a tire (225/50/17) for me that won't totally break the bank but still is a good tire and won't have me driving all over the road. Thanks a bunch, Clueless Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 2:41 pm)
#1244 of 1335 Re: Ask Connor from The Tire Rack [Sylvia] by jmills Oct 31, 2005 (6:19 am)
Replying to: Sylvia (May 04, 2004 8:14 pm) If the reccomended tire pressure for an OEM 205/50-17 tire is 32 PSI - What tire pressure should be used if the tire is replaced with a 225/45-17 using the same rims on the same car? Replies to this message: connortirerack (Nov 03, 2005 2:54 pm)
#1245 of 1335 Re: Avon Tech M550 A/S [connortirerack] by msu79gt82 Oct 31, 2005 (8:45 am)
Replying to: connortirerack (Feb 15, 2005 11:40 am) This is a fairly new tire and sometimes it take a while to get information to post for consumer reviews. You noted on Feb 15, 2005 that this was a fairly new tire. Now that its more than 8 months later what is your take? I'm looking to replace the horrible oem Goodyear RS-A on my '06 Infiniti M35 (245/45 18) with either the Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S of the Avon Tech M550. I must confess a somewhat more comfortable feeling with the Pirelli name; however that is an unfairly biased thought due to name recognition only. The Avon's are higher rated and a better price. Thanks for your input. BTW: your website has an error on the rating comparison chart (the P Zeros are on there twice). Replies to this message: msu79gt82 (Nov 01, 2005 10:17 am) frootloops16 (Nov 01, 2005 12:28 pm) connortirerack (Nov 04, 2005 10:04 am)