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M45 driving
by mltsurger
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Sep 14, 2009 (2:10 am)
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Was the M smooth or was there a fair amount of front end movement.I had tried going a little fast with my M but found some movement..I then went to the dealer and had the wheels balanced and a front end alignment.Then no problem.I wonder if I can get 80K out of the tires.
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- #179 of 188
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need for snow tires?
by mltsurger
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Oct 04, 2009 (8:44 am)
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I have a 2008 M45X with Goodyear RSA's .Do I need snow tires?I live in Minnesota and drive about 40 miles to work.Thanks
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- #180 of 188
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Re: need for snow tires? [mltsurger]
by james27
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Oct 04, 2009 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: mltsurger (Oct 04, 2009 8:44 am)
Personally, I never liked those tires. I have an M35x, and while I could probably get by without snow tires here in NH, I have run all of my cars with them. An all-season tire is a compromise all seasons. A good snow tire will stop faster, corner better, and get you out of places an all-season never could. Just make sure you take them off when the average temp exceeds 45, or they'll begin to wear excessively. Now, if your winters are mild (not likely in MN), it won't matter much, but you'll be safer with them. I've got some Michelin PA2's, but the equivalent tire today is PA3. Some swear by Blizzaks and maybe the newer ones are decent, but the one set I had a long time ago was so soft, you could easily feel it when cornering. The PA2's are quieter than the RSA tire, and the handling is nearly the same on dry. I opted to downsize to 17" from the 18" to gain a little more sidewall height. This gives you a little more leaway if you hit a pothole before smashing the wheel and may account for the slight difference in max cornering power (which you should minimize in the winter, anyways!).
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- #181 of 188
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winter tires
by mltsurger
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Oct 04, 2009 (5:41 pm)
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thanks!Off to the store.Do I need TPS on the winter wheels?
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Re: winter tires [mltsurger]
by james27
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Oct 05, 2009 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: mltsurger (Oct 04, 2009 5:41 pm)
I didn't buy them for my new wheels. Keep in mind, though, that in some states, you would not pass inspection if you did not have them. Infiniti's TPS are about 2x the cost of many of the other brands out there, even if you buy them at a discount somewhere.
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Re: need for snow tires? [mltsurger]
by golfgod2k3
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Oct 07, 2009 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: mltsurger (Oct 04, 2009 8:44 am)
Goodyear RSA's are horrible and WAY overpriced!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up going all season I highly suggest the Kuhmo LX Platinum http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire.aspx?id=6e4e0466-b6b3-42a3-a047-58f1418be802&cat=22-
The have a 600 treadware rating, ride and handle great (almost as good as sport tires I had before) and are very reasonably priced.
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alignment
by jeffry
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Oct 23, 2009 (8:43 pm)
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I just replaced my RSAs ( 30K) w/ MXV4 Primacys, wanting something smoother & quieter. Both CU & Tire Rack indicated the Primacy & Turanza were. After 5 ds I can't say I notice any difference at all.
QUESTION: is it worth it to bother w/ getting an alignment? There was no pulling or unevenness to the wear w/ old tires, as such seems like a rip off at $98.
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Re: alignment [jeffry]
by infinitisvc
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Oct 25, 2009 (2:34 am)
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Replying to: jeffry (Oct 23, 2009 8:43 pm)
Always align your car when you install new tires. In fact for most people it is good practice to align your car on an annual basis. I am an Infiniti Service Consultant in the Dallas area where the paving is pretty good, and I have seen alignments after 6 months that were off.
Just look at it as part of the annual maintenance expense like rotation and balance.
BTW, I have to agree with another member who suggested Kumho tires. I put a set on my wife's car and I have been very pleased with the ride and performance.
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Re: alignment [infinitisvc]
by ghstudio
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Oct 25, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: infinitisvc (Oct 25, 2009 2:34 am)
I've been driving for 40 years and I could count the number of good alignments I've had on one hand. The vast majority come back with the steering steering wheel not being level when going straight ahead. Yes, I keep having it done, but usually it requires two visits...the first where they get the steering wheel wrong and the second when I make them drive the car and fix the steering wheel.
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FJ Cruiser tires
by air2air
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Oct 25, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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I've used BFG A/T K/O offroad on my FJ Cruiser with great success. Does anybody know anything better?
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