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Re: Number Plate Ripped Off [masantafe]
by jcwsbltd
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Jan 22, 2009 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: masantafe (Jan 22, 2009 5:31 am)
Although here in Arizona we don't have to have front plates, legally just the rear ones,there is a screw-on heavy plastic mounting plate, that allows 4 screws to be used for the front plate to be mounted.(Walmart/Pep-Boys)
The front bumper is made of a flimsy material to break away in case of an accident, which I would imagine makes it easier for the brushes on a car wash to lift the plate upwards, especially if they used small mounting screws.
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- #2900 of 2961
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Re: Auto Door Lock [masantafe]
by hoo320
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Jan 22, 2009 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: masantafe (Nov 07, 2008 1:22 pm)
You should stay away from Hyundai, Like I will do for the next car.
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- #2901 of 2961
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Re: Number Plate Ripped Off [masantafe]
by rick2456
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Jan 26, 2009 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: masantafe (Jan 22, 2009 5:31 am)
This has happened to me also. I now take off the front license plate prior to entering automatic car washes (except for the touchless one so course).
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- #2902 of 2961
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Re: Auto Door Lock [hoo320]
by rick2456
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Jan 26, 2009 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: hoo320 (Jan 22, 2009 12:20 pm)
Why? This has been one of the best trouble free vehicles I have ever owned. I also have the Sonata V6 with no problems either.
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- #2903 of 2961
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Tire Time for 07 Sante Fe Limited
by jcspohr
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Jan 28, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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I need to replace the tires on my wife's 2007 Limited (235/60-18).
We got 39,000 out of the OEM Duellers but want to something better for less.
What have you put on yours?
Suggestions? Any to avoid?
Thanks,
John
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- #2904 of 2961
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Re: Tire Time for 07 Sante Fe Limited [jcspohr]
by maseace
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Jan 29, 2009 (2:16 am)
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Replying to: jcspohr (Jan 28, 2009 4:46 pm)
I recommend Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge - they are much better performing tires at handling and wet/snowy weather. I installed them to replace the OEM Duellers that are poorly rated on Tirerack.com.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+Respon- sEdge&partnum=36VR8RE&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=1&speed_rating=S- &speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&spee- d_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=S
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Re: Tire Time for 07 Sante Fe Limited [maseace]
by bazbob
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Jan 29, 2009 (4:56 am)
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Replying to: maseace (Jan 29, 2009 2:16 am)
My Duellers crapped out on my after 24,000 miles. Loved the ride on them but tread ware was pitiful. I looked at the Goodyear Response Edge when I went tire shopping but they were back ordered big time. Good thing too becasue I discovered a great deal on the Hankook Ventus AS RH07. http://www.hankooktireusa.com/product/tire_detail.asp?pid=202
Goodyear cannot touch this tire in the price/comfort/performance categories. The treadware is 420 and I picked them up at a local tire place for $105 a peice. I know Pepboys carries this brand too.
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Re: Number Plate Ripped Off [rick2456]
by masantafe
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Jan 29, 2009 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: rick2456 (Jan 26, 2009 10:16 am)
I have since looked at the problem to figure out a engineering solution (a heavy plate frame with additional mounting points, etc.) and I agree your's is the simplest AND most effective. Just take the damn plate off while in line to enter the carr wash! I keep a screw driver in the UTE and when I get out to push back the mirrors and take off the antenae this adds literally about 30-45 seconds. Duuhh!
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Thanks!
by jcspohr
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Jan 29, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Maseace and Bazbob,
Thank you for the replies. Much appreciated.
Have a great day.
John
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Re: Tire Time for 07 Sante Fe Limited [jcspohr]
by denvertrakker
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Jan 29, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: jcspohr (Jan 28, 2009 4:46 pm)
Two others to consider are the Nokian WR (on the pricey side and hard to find), and the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 (less expensive than the Goodyear or Nokian, and several people on this forum have used them).
FWIW, 39,000 out of an OEM tire ain't that bad....
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