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#63 of 132 by uncledavid Nov 12, 2003 (7:03 pm)
I would still recommend going to TireRack.com and checking it out. You basically need to get to the same height and offset as the OEM 215/50R17 that is standard. The appropriate size to do that would be 205/60R16.
#64 of 132 Improve the ride? by ronabi Mar 09, 2005 (10:14 pm)
I have had my 2005 5AT TSX for about 10 weeks now, and all is well except for the ride which, though acceptable to me except on rough roads, is too harsh for my wife who finds it very uncomfortable. Can anything be done to improve the ride situation? I have thought about going to a different tire (like the Bridgestone Turanza) but am not sure that would be enough or worth the cost. Any recommendations? Replies to this message: fedlawman (Mar 10, 2005 10:08 am) ronabi (Mar 10, 2005 2:47 pm) uncledavid (Mar 11, 2005 4:15 pm) ronabi (Mar 13, 2005 8:55 pm) kyfdx (Mar 14, 2005 8:28 am) bafflegas (Apr 25, 2005 4:23 pm)
#65 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? [ronabi] by fedlawman Mar 10, 2005 (10:08 am)
Replying to: ronabi (Mar 09, 2005 10:14 pm) What tire pressure are you running?   Try dropping down to 26 - 28 psi, it's cheaper than new tires. Replies to this message: ronabi (Mar 10, 2005 2:47 pm)
#66 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? [fedlawman] by ronabi Mar 10, 2005 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 10, 2005 10:08 am) Thanks for the suggestion. I'm running 31 psi front and 28 psi rear which is better than the 32 front, 30 rear psi recommended by Acura but still not what I'm hoping for. I'm certainly willing to try 28 front and 26 rear if it is safe to do so, but I don't know the tolerances. Do you know at what point lower pressure becomes a safety issue? Anyone have any information on that?
#67 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? [ronabi] by uncledavid Mar 11, 2005 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: ronabi (Mar 09, 2005 10:14 pm) Ronabi, I've made no secret of the fact that I think the ride on the TSX is it's weakest feature. And, yeah, it is pretty harsh. Over time, I've gotten used to it and it really doesn't bother me anymore. But, the ride is stiff, and very busy on the highway.   I seriously doubt that a different tire will help A LOT, unless you go down to 16 inch rims. Low profile 17inch tires are going to provide a stiff ride, especially with a car that has this tight a suspension. Replies to this message: ronabi (Mar 13, 2005 8:55 pm) kyfdx (Mar 14, 2005 8:28 am) bafflegas (Apr 25, 2005 4:23 pm)
#68 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? [uncledavid] by ronabi Mar 13, 2005 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: uncledavid (Mar 11, 2005 4:15 pm) Uncledavid, I knew about the stiff ride of the TSX when I bought it and have pretty well become used to it as well. It's my wife who is unhappy. However, I bought a matching pillow for the passenger seat ($5 from WalMart) which softens the shock from bumps, and our trip this last weekend was a better experience for her. Apparently a contributer to the problem is the low and thinly cushioned passenger seat. I think the marriage will survive! Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 14, 2005 8:28 am)
#69 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? [ronabi] by kyfdx HOST Mar 14, 2005 (8:28 am)
Replying to: ronabi (Mar 13, 2005 8:55 pm) "I think the marriage will survive!"   And, if it doesn't, at least she won't want the car....
#70 of 132 Re: Improve the ride? by bafflegas Apr 25, 2005 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: uncledavid (Mar 11, 2005 4:15 pm) Wow! I thought the ride was luxurious compared to my RSX Type-S!   I am seriously considering a TSX as my next car. I can't wait to see what Acura does this fall when they "restyle" it.
#71 of 132 235's on the tsx by rico23 Mar 03, 2006 (10:56 am)
would chaning the tires of the tsx to 235's do anything to the ride quality of the car... iwas thinking of chaning the rims and i read a lot of people complain about the stick tires so i might as well change that once i get this car... has anybody changed to 235's? have they noticed any difference or should i just stay with the stock size? Is it not recommendable to do this???
#72 of 132 Tires by kman6 Aug 15, 2005 (3:16 pm)
I just purchased my TSX on Friday-- love it! How will the factory tires work in a cold weather climate/snow? Replies to this message: rko2 (Aug 16, 2005 6:58 am) frisconick (Aug 16, 2005 5:24 pm) rko2 (Aug 17, 2005 10:58 am) and 1 more... delmar1 (Aug 17, 2005 11:47 am)

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