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#21 of 50 Re: Replacement tire $$$ P225/50R17 vs $ P205/60R16? [akirby] by bl465 Oct 28, 2007 (12:43 am)
Replying to: akirby (Oct 26, 2007 5:39 am) Because I'm leaving shortly on a long road trip, I didn't have time to shop around nor did I know 17" P225/50R17 tires are harder to find in stock. I ended up at Costco with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S at $200 each as they were the only ones in stock and they checked 4 other warehouses. Takes 5+ days to special order tires. All others were higher than $200 except a new BF Goodrich one at $150. Wasn't any cheaper at TireRack when you add in the road hazard warranty that Costco includes. Didn't go with a local dealer since I'm traveling to NYC and FL from Boston and can go to any Costco if needed.   While I only bought a pair, good news is the car rides so much better and noticeable gas mileage increase, almost 5 mpg increase so far. Seems like the Milan OEM tires may be causing the lower city MPG. Mine were also Michelin, don't remember which model. I did have a Mercury TSB done 2 weeks ago to update the computer but didn't notice much MPG increase until adding these tires. Wonder if using 4 would be even better. Replies to this message: bdyment (Oct 28, 2007 3:55 am)
#22 of 50 Re: Replacement tire $$$ P225/50R17 vs $ P205/60R16? [bl465] by bdyment Oct 28, 2007 (3:55 am)
Replying to: bl465 (Oct 28, 2007 12:43 am) I think the TSB that you had done accounts for most of your MPG increase. Two new tires would not come close to a 5 mpg increase unless they replaced two flat tires. What condition are your two old remaining tires on the car in? If they have a lot of wear I would replace them as well. More for safety then mileage gain.
#23 of 50 Re: Replacement tire $$$ P225/50R17 vs $ P205/60R16? [akirby] by gw463 Nov 05, 2007 (9:45 am)
Replying to: akirby (Oct 26, 2007 5:39 am) I put Yokohama Avid on my '04 Camry and love the tires. Got them on-line at TireRack.
#24 of 50 Ford Fusion "eating up" tires? by ddlpac Nov 12, 2007 (10:06 am)
I purchased a 2006 Fusion with allegedly new tires...I got 6 months of heavy highway driving...and they needed replacing. So I did, with Nokians, I4's I think, anyway, 6 more months and 18 k miles and another set of tires is ruined...any one have similar problems...I figure this is 3 sets of tires on the car with 60k miles on it...under highway conditions. Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 12, 2007 10:45 am)
#25 of 50 Re: Ford Fusion "eating up" tires? [ddlpac] by akirby Nov 12, 2007 (10:45 am)
Replying to: ddlpac (Nov 12, 2007 10:06 am) Are the tires wearing evenly? Are you rotating them? 20K miles on a set of tires is not uncommon. Do you have the 16" or 17" tires? 16's might be cheaper and might last a bit longer but you'd have to change wheels if you have 17's now.
#26 of 50 Tire Issue by ddlpac Nov 12, 2007 (11:59 am)
The Nokians were 60K mile treadwear...and yes, rotating...not every 6k as suggested, but rotating. I've never had a car NOT get the reccomended treadwear the way I drive. Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 12, 2007 12:35 pm)
#27 of 50 Re: Tire Issue [ddlpac] by akirby Nov 12, 2007 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: ddlpac (Nov 12, 2007 11:59 am) Assuming the tire wear is even across the tread, the only thing I can think of is to have the alignment checked - specifically the front toe-in. That's the only thing I can think of that would affect normal tire wear.
#28 of 50 Tires by ddlpac Nov 12, 2007 (1:31 pm)
Very Good...you appear to know what you are talking about. The toe was off...and subsequently re-aligned...I guess I am wondering...will I continue to blow through tires? Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 12, 2007 4:39 pm)
#29 of 50 Re: Tires [ddlpac] by akirby Nov 12, 2007 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: ddlpac (Nov 12, 2007 1:31 pm) No guarantee, but it should definitely be better than before. When the toe-in is off the tire is basically being scrubbed sideways when you're driving straight.
#30 of 50 Ford Fusion Road Noise by vmax1948 Feb 18, 2008 (2:05 pm)
My 2006 Fusion SEL (30,356 miles) has been developing a terrible road noise. It is coming from the rear. My dealer says its worn tires but I had them rotated and the noise is the same. The tires look fine. The noise is much worse above 60. It has Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P225/50R17   Is there a fix or maybe someone has had better luck with different type or brand of tires. Replies to this message: akirby (Feb 19, 2008 6:03 am) rgag081499 (Oct 23, 2008 5:30 pm) vmax1948 (Oct 24, 2008 6:42 am) blumstein (Oct 24, 2008 6:55 am)

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