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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 Infiniti M35/M45 Tires
188 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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Replying to: anuruddhak (Apr 17, 2006 7:44 am) |
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Turns out the ~ $400 installed isn't that far out of the question to replace my tire. I have OE Potenza RE050A 245/40R/19 94W Run Flat tires. I've searched the web and for an exact match for these tires the best I could find was $349 + S & H + installation. S & H ranges between $31 and $51 so having the dealer do it is a) less hassle, and b) no more costly. There is a NON run flat Potenza that's listed at $269 + S & H but it's not an exact match ... all other parameters match but it's not run flat. Quite frankly, when I look at what my extra $$$ for the Sport w/ those wheels/tires bought me I doubt I'd go for another Sport particularly given the low-mileage driving I do (7K per year). There are other manufacturers out there who make a 245/40R/19 that are considerably less costly than the 'Stones that might make sense if and when I have to replace ALL of my tires but when one goes I'm stuck w/ a perfect match. However, w/ my lease came a warranty whereby all tires will be replaced at no cost to me at lease end if tread wear is low. Thus far, no more air leakage. Bart 
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My year-old M35 has a tracking problem on worn asphalt highways. Lanes which have noticeable rutted worn areas (probably from heavy truck traffic) cause the car to hunt around to find a line. Depending on the amount of road wear, this can produce a fairly abrupt left or right movement and makes corrective driving somewhat tedious. I have not experienced this phenomena with any other vehicle. Other observations: 1.This did not suddenly occur, it has done this since it was new. (I just haven't gotten around to writing about it and I haven't brought it to the dealer's attention.) 2. It didn't happen with winter tires. I suppose that makes it an easy fix - new tires, but I wanted to see if anyone else found the same thing to be true. 3. On a smooth road without the rutted wear - no problem. Tracks just fine. Anyone else experience this?
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Replying to: stmech (Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm)
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Replying to: stmech (Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm) My wife has a Lexus GX470 that's tough to maintain on the straight and narrow at hiway speeds and folks on the Lexus thread have posted that changing to different tires on THAT vehicle (and I've forgotten what they were; possibly Cross Terrains?) stabilized the ride. Others found no difference with the upgraded tires. Bart |
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Replying to: stmech (Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm) Overall I love the car, and have no problems with the seating. It actually gets BETTER gas mileage than the G35X which I got rid of..go figure.
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Replying to: art234 (Jun 24, 2006 7:08 am) I puzzled over this for a moment or two ... then realized it's the Long Island Expressway. Your gas mileage experience is interesting ... computed by hand or by the on-board computer? You're lugging around more weight in a brand new car so I would have expected the mileage to be LESS than the G35X ... don't look a gift horse in the face. Don't worry, be happy! LOL |
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Replying to: stmech (Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm) thought a lot of it had to do with the fact that it's a front-wheel drive car, whereas the M35 is rear-wheel drive. The only switch in tires that I made was when my Bridgestone Potenzas were worn out at 45,000 miles, I purchased Futura tires. The size is the same and they're also V-rated tires. They do ride a little better than the Potenzas did, but I deal with the tracking/pulling issue still when driving on less than stellar roads. |
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Replying to: stmech (Jun 23, 2006 12:18 pm) |
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 23, 2006 6:01 pm)
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