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Re: Pax Free [smlycat]
by vinnyny
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Nov 06, 2008 (6:20 pm)
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Replying to: smlycat (Nov 05, 2008 8:33 am)
My 07 touring consistently averages better than 20mpg in mixed driving. On several long trips (VA-RI) we averaged more than 24 (six people and lots of luggage). So, I'm not sure how you're only getting 15.5/20. Maybe your economy mode isn't kicking in on the highway.
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- #1319 of 1439
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by edwardtinsley
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Nov 06, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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As far as mileage goes. I usually get 18 around town and 23-24 on the highway. My Dad has an '05 EX and gets 26 on the highway. He keeps the speed down to 60-65, even in a 70 zone. I've noted that as well. If I run between 75-80, the mpg goes down closer to 22.
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- #1320 of 1439
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Re: [edwardtinsley]
by smlycat
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Nov 07, 2008 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: edwardtinsley (Nov 06, 2008 7:17 pm)
My Eco light comes on and the engine tone changes, pretty sure it's working. I've asked the dealer numerous times and they hear the same thing from all their customers. Plus if you'll check the Odyclub.com site, I'm not alone. Perhaps they changed the ECM on the '07's, Honda won't tell you a thing.
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- #1321 of 1439
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Re: [edwardtinsley]
by jeffreyh2
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Nov 07, 2008 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: edwardtinsley (Nov 06, 2008 7:17 pm)
I get 17-18 mpg around town, my wife gets 16-17. I have a lighter foot and it shows. On the highway I get 25-26 mpg keeping to an average of 65 mph. Speed - and the associated wind resistance - does make a big difference over 60 mph. So does terrain - my highway driving is Ohio-Indiana-Illinois, where it's flat. Hills will do you in, even when you coast on the down side.
Regards, JEff
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Re: Pax Free [edwardtinsley]
by croftonhills
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Nov 19, 2008 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: edwardtinsley (Nov 05, 2008 8:17 am)
I'm thinking about de-paxing and was wondering if you have any pictures of your Odyssey with the Pilot wheels? If so, can you send them to mhill arinc.com?
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- #1323 of 1439
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Bye Bye PAX
by nlkirchn
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Dec 15, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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I have a 2007 ODY Touring. I've gotten 42000+ miles on the OEM Pax tires and could get another 5K if I wanted, still have 3/32 + tread. One flat repair at $100.00. I'm a 95% interstate driver here in Atlanta. Was quoted $1327.00 for 4 new PAX tires installed by a local Honda dealer. I could not keep the PAX tires balanced after the first rotation, it's OK for while then starts shaking at 65-75 mph after a couple of weeks. 2 Dealers and 1 tire store tried for a total of 7 times with the same results. I replaced everything with the following parts at a Discount Tire dealer. " Very Professional People"
1. 4 - 235/60R-17 Michelin Energy LX4 tires
2. 4 - Beyern Mesh 1780BYM305120S72 Silver wheels
3. 1 set Gorilla Guard 61443ND lug nuts
4. 1 set 72.6 - 64.1 Excaliber Metal ring set
5. 4 #2000K TPMS Rebuild Kit
They used the original TPMS units on the new wheels. I am out the door at $1580 with great looking wheels the ride is better and steering seems more responsive. The tires set a little bit further out in the wheel wells but not bad. Under $700 the next tire change. Hope this info helps if someone wants to switch out the PAX.
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Re: Pax Free [croftonhills]
by edwardtinsley
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Dec 19, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: croftonhills (Nov 19, 2008 11:41 am)
Sent some pics of the Pilot wheels to your email the other day. Hope you got them.
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Re: Pax Free [edwardtinsley]
by chmnj
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Dec 30, 2008 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: edwardtinsley (Nov 05, 2008 8:17 am)
I put a deposit down on a pristine 2005 Odyssey Touring on Saturday and asked the salesman about putting snow tires on the car - he said he'd get back to me. Then I did some research and, at the end of things, found your post. Honda Pilot wheels seem readily available on ebay for about the price you listed. I do have a few questions and seek confirmation before I figure out what to do about the purchase that I may now want to put on hold. First and foremost, what did you do for a spare? Are the Michelins that you say you installed themselves regular run-flats? If not do you have to also get a doughnut or will a regular spare fit somewhere in the vehicle? Was the cost of the lug nuts and sensors together $280? Have you managed to sell the Touring PAX wheels and tires? I am wondering wonder whether there's a market for them.
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Re: Pax Free [chmnj]
by rtruns_honda
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Dec 30, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: chmnj (Dec 30, 2008 5:44 am)
What I have done to date is buy a set of non-pax snow tires and wheels with the TPMS setup and the spare tire setup. I have included all the information I have for both snow and all season tire setup. At the time I did the snows I needed a very quick turnaround and so I worked with a Honda online dealer (http://www.bernardiparts.com/SearchOptions.aspx). They where very helpful. That said, I do believe there are local tire dealers that will also do the conversion and they could use your old TPMS on the PAX wheels this would save 4*$33.50. One very nice thing about getting the setup from Bernardi they include all the labor but you will have to pay shipping. We ran all winter on the setup below without problems. I have also found nice wheel and tire setups on Ebay. Once you have a spare you have many more chooses. The prices are about a year old. All Odyssey’s have the spare tire wheel well in the left rear of the van just pull off the panel you will need the wing bolt to secure the spare.
Here is the standard package for all season tires:
Wheels (alloy 16x7) – 42700-SHJ-A91 $154.10 each
Center caps - 44732-S0X-A01 $5.54 each
Tires – Bridgestone Turanza EL42 (235/65/R16) - 42751-BRI-085 $103.40 each
Or Michelin Energy LX4 (235/65/R16) - 42751-MIC-082 $143 each
TPMS sensors – 06421-S3V-A04 $33.50
Lugs – 90304-SJA-A91 (require 20) $3.07
Spare tire setup:
Spare tire – 42751-GYR-034 $107.36
Wheel disk – 42700-SHJ-A51 $40.63
Valve stem – 42753-SB8-661 $.63
Wing bolt – 90106-S0X-A01 $1.07
Tire bracket – 74651-SHJ-A00 $2.78
Grommet – 74652-SHJ-A00 $1.72
What I did for snow tires:
Non PAX Set up on steel wheels –
STEELS – 42700-SHJ-A01 $31.61 each
SNOW TIRES – T1 (Toyo 235/65/R16) - $150
TPMS SENSORS – 06421-S3V-A04 $32.78 each
LUG NUTS – 90304-SHJ-A01 (requires 20) - $68.40 total
(optional) Hub Caps - 44733-SHJ-A00 $17.98 each
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- #1327 of 1439
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Re: Pax Free [rtruns_honda]
by chmnj
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Dec 31, 2008 (4:01 am)
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Replying to: rtruns_honda (Dec 30, 2008 7:52 am)
Many thanks for all the information, particularly the information on Bernardi Parts. In the New York Times article about Michelin phasing out PAX tires, a Honda representative is quoted as saying that owners shouldn't change out the tires because the suspension was tuned for PAX and it will be degraded if you put non-PAX tires and rims on he car. Have you noticed any deterioration of the ride after you de-paxed?
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