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#2 of 239 Re: Flat tire magnet by mcap Jul 18, 2006 (6:16 pm)
Hey all:       I seem to get at least two flats a year I had to run my car on a flat for a distance so although the patch is holding, I am going to replace the tire. It's the passanger side rear tire. Any receommendations? Should I just do the one (they always recommend at least two but who knows if that's honest).      Are the stock tires crap? Should I consider full replacement?   Marc Replies to this message: mrmusic (Jul 19, 2006 1:28 am) targettuning (Jul 19, 2006 4:24 am)
#3 of 239 Re: Flat tire magnet [mcap] by mrmusic Jul 19, 2006 (1:28 am)
Replying to: mcap (Jul 18, 2006 6:16 pm) The stock tires are crap! The Bridgestones now clutter my garage. I got Michlein sport alantro tires and filled them with Nitrogen gas. Much happier now.
#4 of 239 Re: Flat tire magnet [mcap] by targettuning Jul 19, 2006 (4:24 am)
Replying to: mcap (Jul 18, 2006 6:16 pm) As far as replacement, if the tires (car) has low miles and the tires are good tread wise AND you don't have any deep seated hatred for Bridgestone tires you can only replace the one. If you don't like some aspect of that model Bridgestone..too noisy etc now would be the time to totally replace them with another brand. This is my first experience with Bridgestone tires so will use them until worn and then see what brand I will use.
#5 of 239 Tire Replacement by kero1 Jul 19, 2006 (4:42 pm)
Never ever replace a tire with a OEM tire unless the car is a very high end car that comes with good OEM tires.   Most small sedans come with crappy OEM tires that wear quick and do very poorly in the rain and snow, etc.   Just remember if you replace the one, you have to replace the other one of the other side regardless of if it's the front two or back two. Different tread on the same end will cause odd problems, especially at speed. Dangerous as well.   My choice, replace all 4 with a good quality set from Tire Rack and have a trusted shop in your area install and balance them, etc.   Use the rating system to see how others rate the tires. I myself usually by a yokama tire, the V4 look good. I had a set of yokohama avid t4's on my 86 civic Si and they were great tires.   You can't go wrong with tire rack. If you are unsure, ask one of their specialists to help you and OH, price does not always equate to a great tire. Replies to this message: targettuning (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 am) mcap (Jul 20, 2006 6:25 am) kero1 (Jul 20, 2006 5:12 pm) goofycat (Jul 24, 2006 6:11 am) flseadan (Mar 09, 2007 6:23 pm)
#6 of 239 Re: Tire Replacement [kero1] by targettuning Jul 20, 2006 (3:24 am)
Replying to: kero1 (Jul 19, 2006 4:42 pm) I beg to differ on the need to replace 1 tire only with 2... or as you state in pairs. If the damaged one is nearly new and, as in this case, suffered a puncture that the owner feels uncomfortable driving on then only the offending tire needs replaced. If you replace it with the same brand and model tire as the rest and the other 3 have low miles, even wear and good tread there is no technical need to replace in pairs. If the others have 40K miles then replace all 4... Replies to this message: mcap (Jul 20, 2006 6:25 am) kero1 (Jul 20, 2006 5:12 pm) goofycat (Jul 24, 2006 6:11 am)
#7 of 239 Re: Tire Replacement [targettuning] by mcap Jul 20, 2006 (6:25 am)
Replying to: targettuning (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 am) Thanks all for your responses. I agree with both of you actually. I am going to replace just the one with the original. I know it's not a great tire and it isn't cheap either. But I really just use my car to get around and I get a lot of flats in Brooklyn. So, I don't want to replace it with 4 high end tires that are just going to puncture anyway.   It was the rear tire and the car only has 6 k miles. So, it should be fine. I will look at the tire rack however, for when I need more or when it's time to replace. Thanks for the advice!!!!!! I really appreciate it.   Marc
#8 of 239 Re: Tire Replacement [targettuning] by kero1 Jul 20, 2006 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: targettuning (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 am) I see your begging to differ and raise you multiple views, hahaha.   We all feel differently and we all have different experiences when it comes to tires and such so it's cool to feel otherwise on my view Replies to this message: goofycat (Jul 24, 2006 6:11 am)
#9 of 239 Re: Tire Replacement [kero1] by goofycat Jul 24, 2006 (6:11 am)
Replying to: kero1 (Jul 20, 2006 5:12 pm) Tire Rack (www.tirerack.com) has a great forum on most tires. I bought a Honda Element 6 months ago and found that the original tires were terrible...hard riding, noisy and lacking grip. I replaced them with ones I found on tirerack and found that the new tires were far better than the originals. I was surprised that the cost quoted by Tire Rack for the new ones was not much more than the originals, and questioned in my mind why Honda put such junky tires on my Element. Maybe they got a good deal from the manufacturer. Anyway, before I buy a new car, I will check the history of bad experiences by owners' forum on Tire Rack and demand of the dealer that they change to the tires of my choice. They might say "NO," but I will never know unless I try to negotiate the change. BTW, I have never had any problems with Bridgestones, but tire features and quality can vary with the same manufacturer. Michelins are known for being able to be balanced, etc., but I will still check with Tire Rack first.
#10 of 239 Changing wheels on 97 Civic by fullup Aug 20, 2006 (6:25 pm)
I just bought a 97 civic ES. It came w/ cheap hubcaps and small tires. I don't want to modify the car at all in any way that will negatively affect safety, braking, etc. I also don't want low profiles that make a pothole an expensive proposition. I just want to replace the cheap hubcaps w/ a nicer looking wheel (maybe pulls from another honda), and I want to put the largest tire on the wheel that it's rated for. Any ideas what the factory recommended range of tire sizes is, and what type/size wheels would be nice? Also, what year model pulls would work on a 97?
#11 of 239 Snow and Ice Tires and Rims by roaddog2 Oct 25, 2006 (5:27 pm)
Anyone buy winter snow and ice tires and rims on their 2006 Civic EX from COSTCO?   I went to COSTCO looking for Mich. Ice-x on steel rims and was told the bolt spacing had been modified for 2006 and the don't stock. The deal is I'm not worried about putting 205/16's on if I can get away with 195/15 which is quite kosher as the diameters are the same. The diffrence is the 15's are a lot less money. Also COSTCO fills with Nitrogen for the money.

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