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Re: Mismatch Tire Brands [oz44]
by james27
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Sep 13, 2008 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: oz44 (Sep 13, 2008 5:04 pm)
Read the owner's manual...I'm pretty sure that it states ALL tires must be the same brand and type. This is more important on the all-wheel drive versions than rear-wheel only, but can be a safety issue on either as it will alter the front/rear grip and braking. Also, there is a spec about the real diameter...it's pretty tight, I think like 1/8", and you may not have that with different brands, or even different models from the same company. That's why on all-wheel drive cars, it becomes expensive, as you often need to replace all four tires when you have a problem with one.
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- #134 of 188
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Re: Mismatch Tire Brands [oz44]
by ghstudio
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Sep 13, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: oz44 (Sep 13, 2008 5:04 pm)
If you bought this car from an Infiniti dealer and if it is certified then definitely go back and get four of the same tires. ABS systems can be dangerous if you don't have the same tires on all four wheels.
Push the dealer to give you four of the same tires.......a certified car should meet the manufacturers requirements as stated in the owners manual....
If they won't do it, escalate to Infiniti. Tell them that they are liable if there is any problem/accident caused by tires that don't match. Someone will give....
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- #135 of 188
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Re: Mismatch Tire Brands [james27]
by oz44
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Sep 13, 2008 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (Sep 13, 2008 5:42 pm)
Thanks! I just looked at the manual and you're right. I will use this info when I talk to the dealer.
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- #136 of 188
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Re: Mismatch Tire Brands [oz44]
by dulfelder
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Sep 14, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: oz44 (Sep 13, 2008 5:04 pm)
Hi Chris. Sounds like the Leasee or dealer replaced 2 of the original Goodyear tires. You could ask the dealer about matching them somehow but they may reply you missed it before buying. At least they are the same size. You could check with a discount tire dealer about getting a new set of 4 with some money off for your current tires. I got 4 Contiprocontacts installed for under $600 and really like them. Now there is a General all season tire rated best in category (245-45-18) and probably well priced. Check with a mechanic you trust. Good luck.
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- #137 of 188
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Re: Mismatch Tire Brands [dulfelder]
by ghstudio
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Sep 14, 2008 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: dulfelder (Sep 14, 2008 5:30 am)
you missed "certified" used car. I don't think the dealer has a leg to stand on...he fundamentally sold a car that does not meet the manufacturers requirements.
While you have to be pleasant, I think that being firm will get a set of matching tires. You might even be able to sneak it in under the used car warranty and get the tires replaced. They could just swap them with another used car on the lot.
If not, I would personally buy two new matching tires and take the dealer to small claims court. It will not play well when you show 1) the car was a "certified" used car; 2) It was purchased from an Infiniti dealer; 3) the owners manual says that the tires must be the same; 4) the car has mismatched tires. The dealer will hide behind the fact that certified doesn't address anything other than tire depth...but I suspect I would win based on the sheer simplicity of the logic.
Now if there was an accident where the tires came into play, the lawyers would just have a field day with this one....
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Replacement Tires - M35x
by c5_4fun
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Oct 11, 2008 (5:03 am)
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I need to replace the RSAs on my M35x. I've seen many advertised replacement tires (ContiExtremeContact, Michelin Primacy, Potenza RE960, Yokahama Advan S.$ and Avid W4S, Eagle GT's and on and on). I won't put RSAs back on the car, but would like to get opinions from others who've put different tires on your M35 and what you like/dislike. I am in the midwest, so I'm in wet, dry and a little snow, and drive the highway at higher speeds 50% of the time.
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Re: Replacement Tires - M35x [c5_4fun]
by barryend
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Oct 11, 2008 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: c5_4fun (Oct 11, 2008 5:03 am)
2006 M35x. Last winter I replaced the RSA's with Conti Contacts. The car rides much better. Traction in snow and rain is more confident. The steering is not as precise as the RSA's. My decision was based more upon price. My 3-year lease expires in January. I drive in suburban NY City mostly. I rarely exceed 70 m.p.h. I have gone to VT and been satisfied in the snow. If I owned the car I may have bought more expensive Michelins. If I skied allot I would buy winter tires.
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Re: Replacement Tires - M35x [c5_4fun]
by dulfelder
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Oct 12, 2008 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: c5_4fun (Oct 11, 2008 5:03 am)
The ContiExtremeContacts have been great on my M35X for 12k miles. Much better than OEM Goodyears. Best part, tires installed were under $600 in NH.
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Infiniti M35 sport tires
by hlanglois
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Oct 19, 2008 (7:01 pm)
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Has anyone tried 245/45x19 tires instead of the 245/40x19 tires that come as original equipment on a M35 sport?
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- #142 of 188
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Re: Infiniti M35 sport tires [hlanglois]
by james27
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Oct 20, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: hlanglois (Oct 19, 2008 7:01 pm)
The higher profile tile would be close to 1" larger in diameter, and throw the speedo off by about 1%. If you have the nav system, it should autocalibrate. That extra inch may mean the tire will rub when turning or if you hit a large bump. This could poke a hole in the tire.
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