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Re: M35 RWD and winter driving/tires [bobm35]
by ghstudio
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Nov 05, 2008 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: bobm35 (Nov 05, 2008 8:11 am)
I have driven both a miata and a BMW 3 series during snowy winters commuting about 30 min each way in Connecticut. Both cars are reputed to be poor in the snow and ice. I never had a problem....but the key is to put four good snow tires on the car...not 2, not studded, not heavily worn and built to grip in the snow/ice with soft rubber. At the time I used Blizzaks. Of course you have to be careful not to spin the wheels and keep your speed even.
Of course 4wd cars are better in the snow......however, I have also driven Jeep Cherokees and Grand Cherokees to/from Vt and it's the only car that I lost control in on an interstate....in fact there were a few days with black ice that many jeeps spun out...I was far from alone. Nothing helps in black ice...and actually a 4wd car is more likely to spin out because you are over confident. In heavy snow, a Jeep is just wonderful....
My view is that 4 good new winter tires make any car manageable in the snow.
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- #147 of 175
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Re: M35 RWD and winter driving/tires [bobm35]
by james27
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Nov 05, 2008 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: bobm35 (Nov 05, 2008 8:11 am)
All-season tires are a compromise all seasons. Good snow tires can make a huge difference in traction not only when the roads are nasty but anytime the temperature drops below 40-degrees F. All-wheel drive can help you get started and maybe grab some traction in a turn, but nothing beats the laws of gravity. Stopping would be the same, regardless of the number of driven wheels (with the exception that the 4-wheel version is a little heavier).
Apparantly on the 2009, the M35 gets the new transmission and engine; the M35x gets the engine, but keeps the old 5-speed.
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- #148 of 175
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recommended tires
by kelvin0057
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Nov 19, 2008 (9:56 pm)
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I have an 06 M45 and just placed a set of Bridgestone Turanzas and I have been pleased. I have a sport and they softened and quieted the ride. The also handle decent and are pretty good in the rain. They also seem to have solved a steering problem that me and other sport owners were having. They don't make them in the OEM size so you have to go up one which the dealer opposes. Tires are great and the only drawback is the price. $1400 for the set!!!!!
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- #149 of 175
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Anyone tried > 45 tires?
by webada
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Nov 28, 2008 (8:45 am)
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So I just got an 08 m35x, I've never owned a car with size 45, goodyear. the ride seems rough and sensitive to road conditions. Can the car handle thicker tires? like 50 and above? would this help to give a more comfortable ride?
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- #150 of 175
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Re: Anyone tried > 45 tires? [webada]
by tsol
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Nov 28, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: webada (Nov 28, 2008 8:45 am)
Yeah, I've had both an early '06 and late '07 M35x both with stock Goodyear RS-As and find it aggravating that my wife's FX is much more stable on-center.
Supposedly there was a steering rack replacement fix for the '06, but my '07, now, after 15k miles is as bad as my '06 was. Hope someone figures it out someday ... tires or suspension???
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- #151 of 175
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New Tires Suggestion
by Howardj1000
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Dec 29, 2008 (2:03 pm)
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I have an Infiniti 2006 M35X. I live in Chicago and most of my driving is on the highway.
Its time for new tires.....and it was suggested to me to get either the
Yokohama YK520 tires
or
Eagle F1 - All Season
Can anyone render an opinion or suggest an alternative
Thanks
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- #152 of 175
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Re: New Tires Suggestion [Howardj1000]
by alanpreston05
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Dec 29, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: Howardj1000 (Dec 29, 2008 2:03 pm)
I have a 2006 M35x as well and replaced my original tires with Eagle F-1's. I've been very please with the handling and traction. After about 10,000 miles, I am a little annoyed with the road noise they create. They are sporty tires and the ride is good, so all in all I am very pleased with the F-1's. Surprisingly, they were less expensive than the RS-A's that were original to the car.
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- #153 of 175
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Re: New Tires Suggestion [Howardj1000]
by bobicg
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Dec 29, 2008 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: Howardj1000 (Dec 29, 2008 2:03 pm)
2006 M35X, replaced the RSAs with Michelin Primacy MXV4, I have 25k miles on them and they are great in all kinds of weather. I live in the upper mid-west and drive through a lot of snow and rain. Quiet, no flat spots, handle great in all types of weather and on all surfaces. $1100 at the Infiniti dealer, including alignment and 2 year road hazard warranty. I could have saved a $100 bucks at the tire store but I wasnt comfortable with their ability to deal with any TPMS problems that might occur, even the dealer had a problem with one wheel. Also still have 9/32 of tread depth after 25K miles, the RSAs were almost bald ! I do rotate every 7500 miles.
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- #154 of 175
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Re: New Tires Suggestion [Howardj1000]
by c5_4fun
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Jan 18, 2009 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: Howardj1000 (Dec 29, 2008 2:03 pm)
I put the Michelin Primacy MXV4's on my M35x a few weeks ago. I live in the Midwest and have already had the opportunity to experience driving in a variety of climates/road conditions. Thus far, they've been great in all weather: rain, sleet, snow (3-4 inches) and dry at highway speeds. You can check out websites for Tirerack and Discount Tires as a few places to compare and contrast the tires as well as get comments from the users. Right now, both Costco and Sams had discounts on Michelins which brought them down closer to the price of the next few competitors, and these tires have a 60K mile warranty (for whatever that's worth!). Beware as I got one surprise: TPMS "rebuild" charge of $10/tire.
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- #155 of 175
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Re: New Tires Suggestion [bobicg]
by shmang
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Jan 19, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: bobicg (Dec 29, 2008 4:32 pm)
"Also still have 9/32 of tread depth after 25K miles"
That is not possible, as the tread is 11/32 when new, if it only goes down 2/32 for 25K and assume it need to be replace at 2/32, the tire will last you 25k/2*7 = 87.5k. I don't think there is such high performance tire exist yet. It would be more reasonable (consider the rating of the tire) to have 7/32 left.
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