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I have a 2005 GXP with 28k and the brakes after started making noise already. Turns out rotors are already bad along with the pads. I can't believe I need new rotors at 28k!! Has anyone had these problems already? Any suggestions on where to buy them to save some money? thanks!
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Replying to: mcp6530 (Apr 18, 2007 4:25 pm) |
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There is a great amount of discussion on one of the other boards on the internet, which I guess I can't reference. So I know you have to trust me on these points, but, I am very GP/GXP knowledgable so please investigate these points before blowing them off.  The tires that came on the car are indeed all-seasons, although they are all-seasons that are heavily leaning towards the performance end of the spectrum. These are NOT the RE050As that you can just order from anyone. Pontiac approached Bridgestone, and had this tire specifically designed for the GXP. For some reason, Bridgestone created the tire under its closest mainstream model name, RE050A, but the one for the GXP has a special design to minimize torque steer and provide more winter traction. So how can you tell the two apart? You need to use the DOT number stamped on them. And why don't the sidewalls show M&S rating? Because it would have cost extra for them to be officially certified M&S, and due to the low volume, they decided not to bother. But it was designed and tested to meet all season status. I'm not arguing that they are wonderful in the snow and you are crazy if you think you need more traction. Just trying to fill you in on some of the insider history behind these tires. If you don't want to buy winter tires for winter which would be the best solution, there are other choices out there they're just hard to find.
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Replying to: bxd (Apr 19, 2007 6:27 am) I am a huge Pontiac fan, but this whole experience of having different sized tires that only 1 company makes, plus not being able to rotate them, has really hindered my option of getting another pontiac after this. Why is it that the Impala SS and the Monte Carlo SS (both of which come with the same LS-4 V8) dont come with different sized, specially made tires?? Ive driven the monte carlo IN THE SNOW, and the difference was like night and day! Thanks to pontiac for producing crappy front tie-rod ends, I had to have my dealer replace mine already at 16,600 miles. They were so bad that one of the tires even started to wear down to the belts. Needless to say, I have ordered other tires for on it because im not about to pay $250 PER TIRE just to put summer tires back on it again. |
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All valid points, without a doubt it is the least snow friendly of any GP. The tire compound, and the width, is to blame. Pontiac did this because this is supposed to be the all-out, full performance, variant of the GP. By staggering the tire sizes, they countered the traditional FWD understeer in cornering. I can understand where you're coming from, but I know the performance enthusiasts would not be happy if the car didn't have the maximum level of handling possible. So Pontiac is in a loose-loose. If they put all season tires on, same size around, some people complain that its nothing but an Impala with a different badge, and that Pontiac should be the excitement division. If they go to performance tires (along the lines of what you see on sports cars) then your everyday Joe hates the car. Tough to please everyone. |
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Yes,I am over the tire issue. I just replaced my front tires at 16,000 mile after doing price comparisons I was able to get the two of them mounted and balanced for 541.00. My local dealer told me that they could've done it for 537.00. Oh well..Here are somethings I Have noticed here as of lately. When I start my 2006 GP GXP and I put it in the Manual shift position when I apply the gas it seems to have a jerky feel to it as if the engine is going in and out of the displacement mode. Another thing I noticed here within the last couple of weeks is when apply gas in manual mode there is a high pitched whining almost the same kind of sound you would hear with a turbo. It seems to be getting louder  Over all very happy with the power But this car is very very loud with air noise.In the cabin. It is AWFUL. One more thing has anyone experienced an unusual high rate of oil consumption?? I am using about a Quart of oil between oil changes. My low oil light came on when my oil life info said I still had 37% left before I needed a change... |
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Replying to: rmozol (Jan 04, 2007 9:08 pm) On the rust specs in the paint I have been told that they are from the cars being hauled in rail cars and something either in the rail cars or perhaps some iron ore dust on the tracks gets kicked up and settles on the paint. The way to get rid of them is use this stuff called DETAILING CLAY your local body shop can tell you where to get it and how to apply. Good Luck!! |
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Replying to: oyeah01 (Apr 26, 2007 12:51 pm) |
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Alrighty, hit a big pothole, tire went flat, towed into pontiac, that will be $1,200 sir. Thanks so much. Any suggestions? Found a website that has it for $353.88 18x8 . part number aly06592u80. sound legit to you guys? dealer wants 750 for the wheel, online can get it for 350. too good to be true? help!!! thanks
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