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29 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 8:28 AM
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Replying to: lcd2112 (Jan 31, 2006 12:21 pm)
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Replying to: rdutcher (Apr 07, 2006 7:26 pm) Any tire you pick will effect the ride and handling in different ways. Most likely the tires you had were chosen and developed for handling which meant they had a sticky rubber compound. This sticky rubber will wear faster but gives you better grip/handling. So if you do downgrade to H expect a little less handling, a bit more comfort and more life. |
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Replying to: rdutcher (Apr 07, 2006 7:26 pm) Secondly, I am always amused when car owners are not aware of the components on their vehicle. With regards to the price of the 17" Contenental's. Every tire has a size, and a speed rating embossed in the sidewall, along with a treadwear rating, temperature rating, and tire ply construction. If you take all of this info into a respectable tire dealer, and price the perspective tires, you can logically deduce the amount of tire cost maintenence. This procedure also works with other maintenence items (filters, belts, hoses, brake linings), anything that is DESIGNED to wear. Just some FYI!! Try Tirerack.com on those expensive speed rated, low profiles. I had a disgruntled co-worker line my path home with nails, and had to replace a tire. Discount Tires wanted $250.00 a tire, but Tirerack had them for $130.00. Guess where I bought 'em!!!! I LOVE my G6 GT!! The only issue I have with mine was a noisy sunroof. Not wind noise, but self loosening attachment bolts. After 2 trips to my local dealer, I finally got the Service Manager involved. He informed his trim "tech" about Loctite thread locker, and my 3rd trip has seemingly corrected this problem. I mention this because I searched this forum, and the web, and saw that NO ONE has experienced my sunroof problem. Anyway, happy $3.00 a gallon motoring people!!! 
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Replying to: sseiman1 (May 15, 2006 4:43 pm) BTW, it seems the G6 is least likely of all cars to roll over. Hey, i guesss they really do mean sport, since a performance car is not supposed to be prone to rollovers. I had a disgruntled co-worker line my path home with nails, and had to replace a tire. OMG, i hope he is in jail for attemped murder, b/c thats what he/she did! I saw 2 G6's in my neighberhood today, both red sedans, one was a GTP and the other a justpurchased 4cyl. Man, it looked like the GTP was in another class of car! Good diversification i guess. GM needs to ofer the base models with leather, and meybe some better wheels. |
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I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 with 19,800 miles and Uniroyal Tigr Paw tires. The suspension will jerk you sideways over bumps and the car seems to start to loose traction at aound 55mph. The steering seems loose and the car seems to float over the set of railroad tracks I have to cross.When I stop at a fast food place in the morning, after ordering when I turn left around the building, one of my front tires squeal.I am hardly moving! What could be wrong?Thanks
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Replying to: donsco1992 (Dec 01, 2006 5:34 pm)
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Replying to: gasman1 (Dec 11, 2006 5:09 am) The jerking sideways over bumps is basically the same as when you take a stopped car and at one corner, you rock the car sideways. I assume this jerking sensation over bumps, could be the sidewalls of the tires but I want an expert opinion. I called the dealer who replaced the steering gear about the problems,and the service rep got kind of defensive. I had the alignment checked before the steering gear was replaced and everything was within limits.I am going to have the wheels balanced and the tires checked. They have plenty of tread on them yet.I also get a vibration starting at around 65mph. When going over the railroad tracks, maybe a better way to describe the sensation, is that the car feels as if it kinda floats over them.Please let me know if you have any more thoughts. Thanks
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Replying to: donsco1992 (Dec 11, 2006 12:07 pm) |
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| I have had my Pontiac G6 for 2 years now and I am on my 3rd set of tires. And I must say that these are not cheap tires! Also, I have had my steering column replaced! This car has not been the car I hoped it would be. It has been VERY expensive to maintain and the steering column thing, $650.00 to replace the computer. It pops and make noises like an older Chevy Chevette or something. The only good thing I have found about it is it looks good. But you know, it's like mt mom always told me, looks are only skin deep. Has anyone else had trouble with the steering column? | |
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Replying to: lwoodard (Aug 30, 2007 3:28 pm) Have had my 05 G6 for almost 3 years now and have 58,000 miles on it. Original tires lasted 50,000. Am writing you because of your comment regarding the steering column. My G6 started making a noise coming from the steering column or front wheels recently. Sounds like two metal objects that are in a bind and then release when the steering wheel is turned. Hard to describe the sound, but "cracking" might be appropriate. May be the same thing as your "poping" description. Am taking it to the pontiac dealer tomorrow. Any thoughts on your end?
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