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#73 of 113 Re: 2007 Civic Hybrid Tire Noise [hybridblues] by telalyons Jul 21, 2008 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: hybridblues (Mar 31, 2008 12:00 pm) I had no idea that unusual tire cupping/feathering/noise on my Civic Hybrid 07 was not unique. I had honda S/B bulletin 08-001, dated April 08, done today under warranty. Thanks for the tip, and I lodged a petition at NHTSA site. But perhaps given my under 12000 mileage, no tire was replaced. My prev. Honda was 98 Accord EX and has had no unusual tire noise nor unusual tire wear whatsoever during 75K miles on original Michelin tires. So this Civic problem, IMO, should be a recall item. I found the service bulletin(S/B) for others to read about.   http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/a08-001.PDF
#74 of 113 Re: New Tires on Civic Hybrid [donga] by 42mpg Aug 19, 2008 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: donga (Jun 14, 2008 8:56 am) Hey there,   i have recently experienced a drop as well, it occured after a recent oil service. I usually change out my air filter, but since this was a freebie by the dealer i suspect it was not replaced. I am off to get a new one and install it myself. Since I have the original tires on my car and dropped mileage. ? ? ? I will follow up if things improve.
#75 of 113 Re: Negative Camber Problem = Unusual Tire Wear [2007civichybri] by 42mpg Aug 19, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: 2007civichybri (Apr 17, 2008 12:00 pm) I have ear trouble but have read numerous posts, that the alignment on the Hybrid, seems to have folks going through tires faster than normal. This only applies to those who dont drive like they stole the car, rather the commuter folk. I did just over 40k June to May 30th last year and my side walls are pretty slick I am told, just had 1 aligment during that time frame so ???? Just something else to look at as a possible culprit? Best of luck
#76 of 113 Re: Question on type of tires [etp] by etp Sep 07, 2008 (2:20 am)
Replying to: etp (Jul 13, 2008 4:10 am) quote//Got the upper arms replaced and the rear tires were hosed. Went to SAMS and bought some Goodrich and put them on the front to check my mileage for the next 3 weeks. If it goes down too much I will put the factory originals on the front and the Goodrich on the back. Got to say my car is quiet now. 2007 civic hybrid.    Anyone have post upper arm replacement stories to share?quote   UPDATE=OK, these tires rock folks if you can find them at SAMS. Be sure thet are made in Romania. Mileage went up. 42 PSI on the front old tires on the back. Taller tires by .25 inches.   Touring TA pro series 195/65R15/ Goodrich made by Mich. Outsatnding tires.   Made in Romania.
#77 of 113 Need new tires for HCH 2004. Any suggestions? by kats1 Sep 11, 2008 (5:35 am)
Looking for different tires for my HCH. Currently using Bridgestone 381 but are very costly. I do not want to see my mileage go down. Currently averaging about 49 mpg. Replies to this message: etp (Sep 11, 2008 5:49 am)
#78 of 113 Re: Need new tires for HCH 2004. Any suggestions? [kats1] by etp Sep 11, 2008 (5:49 am)
Replying to: kats1 (Sep 11, 2008 5:35 am) For the 2003 and 2004 you need to go to tirerack.com or discounttires.com and order the made in Japan ones. Do not get the MIA ones as they are the wrong tires. Or go to SAMS with a tape measure and make sure the tires you buy are taller and no wider than the ones on the car. Tried some Michs on my 2003 and had to take them back. Wrong tires as they were too wide and too short.   185/70R14 Load Index 87 = 1201lbs (545kg) per tire Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph) 87S SL Treadwear: 320 Traction: A Temperature: B320 A B  1201 lbs.  51 psi  10/32"  17 lbs. NA  5.5"  7.2"  5.2"  24.3"  867  Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
#79 of 113 Re: '05 HCH alignment [greencivic3] by drfixit Sep 15, 2008 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: greencivic3 (May 16, 2008 10:25 pm) Hi,I purchased a new 2008 civic hybrid in June and after two four wheel alignments, about a month apart, the car still drifts to the right on a level road when the steering wheel is let go. Is this normal for this car? Could this drifting have anything to do with the rear control arms? My dealership advises that they had tested 4 new nonhybrid civics from their lot and all behaved the same way. Here's another disturbing problem with my cars alignment that has not been resolved after two complete 4 wheel alignment checks. On a level road, when accelerating moderately from a stop, the car will pull to the right. I can't believe Honda engineering could have missed something like this. Replies to this message: etp (Sep 16, 2008 1:47 pm)
#80 of 113 Re: '05 HCH alignment [drfixit] by etp Sep 16, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: drfixit (Sep 15, 2008 6:56 pm) A slight drift but not a pull. Take it back and tell them to check for the TSB for the rear end and fix it reguardless. All cars are designed to very gently drift right if you fall asleep at the wheel. Tell them its too much if you have to work at keeping it on centerline.
#81 of 113 What tires for HCH? by jfwsmith Oct 13, 2008 (9:10 am)
Is there a replacement tire for my 06 hybrid that will give comparable Gas Mileage to the OEM Dunlops? I was getting 46 mpg consistently, and I put Michelin Radial-X on and now I get 38 mpg. The Dunlops were terrible in snow, and I was hoping to find something better with comparable mpg. Has anyone had good mileage with other tires? Replies to this message: etp (Oct 14, 2008 3:00 am)
#82 of 113 Re: What tires for HCH? [jfwsmith] by etp Oct 14, 2008 (3:00 am)
Replying to: jfwsmith (Oct 13, 2008 9:10 am) quote//Got the upper arms replaced and the rear tires were hosed. Went to SAMS and bought some Goodrich and put them on the front to check my mileage for the next 3 weeks. If it goes down too much I will put the factory originals on the front and the Goodrich on the back. Got to say my car is quiet now. 2007 civic hybrid.     Anyone have post upper arm replacement stories to share?quote    UPDATE=OK, these tires rock folks if you can find them at SAMS. Be sure thet are made in Romania. Mileage went up. 42 PSI on the front old tires on the back. Taller tires by .25 inches.    Touring TA pro series 195/65R15/ Goodrich made by Mich. Outsatnding tires.    Made in Romania.

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