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#20 of 39 Not sure about the spare by pf_flyer HOST Apr 09, 2007 (8:03 am)
But 30 is the number for front and back. I have a buddy who operates a tire shop/garage and he was able to get me that figure as well. Replies to this message: csandste (Apr 10, 2007 5:21 pm) mybooo (Apr 11, 2007 7:31 am)
#21 of 39 Re: Not sure about the spare [pf_flyer] by csandste Apr 10, 2007 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Apr 09, 2007 8:03 am) Soft ride is still the rule with some American manufacturers. Think they'd learn after the Ford/Firestone fiasco. The Bridgestones ride well at 35. Replies to this message: mybooo (Apr 11, 2007 7:31 am)
#22 of 39 Re: Not sure about the spare [csandste] by mybooo Apr 11, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: csandste (Apr 10, 2007 5:21 pm) I run my tires at about 33-34 psi. But the recommendation is 30psi.
#23 of 39 mine... by kurtamaxxxguy May 05, 2007 (2:47 pm)
32 psi for back, 34 psi for front, 60 psi for spare.   Front carries over 60% of weight so it seems to make sense to give front a little more to prevent severe understeer. Replies to this message: prdm (May 08, 2007 5:52 am) csandste (May 09, 2007 6:56 pm)
#24 of 39 Re: mine... [kurtamaxxxguy] by prdm May 08, 2007 (5:52 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 05, 2007 2:47 pm) Placard on door frame on our '05 Maxx LS claims 30 lb all around. Pertaining to your weight bias comment I've got a Contour that is designed with 31 front and 34 rear - go figure. Replies to this message: csandste (May 09, 2007 6:56 pm)
#25 of 39 Re: mine... [prdm] by csandste May 09, 2007 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: prdm (May 08, 2007 5:52 am) 30 is the typical American car manufacturer's idea of soft ride over good handling. I have good luck with 36 all around on the 'Bu. Offsets some of the sloppiness with the electric steering.
#26 of 39 Goodyear replacements by beedublu Sep 25, 2007 (9:32 am)
Anyone have any experience with any of the following Goodyear products on a Maxx (or other Malibu)?:   Regatta 2 Asssurance Comfortread Assurance Tripletread   I'm concerned about effects on gas mileage and snow traction. Like someone else here, I have 40K miles on my original Bridgestones. I like the fuel mileage I get with them, but the winter traction leaves a bit to be desired. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Sep 26, 2007 12:18 am) maxxliberty (Sep 26, 2007 6:59 pm)
#27 of 39 Re: Goodyear replacements [beedublu] by maxx4me Sep 26, 2007 (12:18 am)
Replying to: beedublu (Sep 25, 2007 9:32 am) I also liked the OEM tires. I replaced mine with Bridgestone Potenza G009s. The were rated very well on Tire Rack. They are a good tire, although I can squeel them around corners. I guess I'll have to find something better to handle my indy driving style. The Maxx is so much fun to drive. Check out Tire Rack. I believe there is a Michelin tire that is rated extrememly well, and I believe is available at several big box wholesale clubs.
#28 of 39 Re: Goodyear replacements [beedublu] by maxxliberty Sep 26, 2007 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: beedublu (Sep 25, 2007 9:32 am) My Bridgestones had 43,000 on them and I could have gotten another 4-5,000, but I got a flat and rather than messing with them any more I decided to go new.   After some heavy research I decided on Michelin Radial X DT from Sam's Club. Treadwear rating 740. There's a special on - if 4 are purchased the price is reduced $60.   They've just been on about a week and the biggest difference I've noticed is handling - it's exceptional. The ride seems somewhat better. By the way, Michelin now owns Goodrich and Uniroyal.   Also: Unidirectional tires were off my buy list for not being able to be properly rotated - two examples are Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred and Michelin HydroEdge.
#29 of 39 tripletreads notes by kurtamaxxxguy Nov 06, 2007 (8:27 am)
I have tripletreads on my Maxx and noted they provided better grip and squealed less than the Bridgstone Invicta tires that were stock. However, the tripletreads can occasionally be somewhat harsh on bumps. Tripletread wear life seems very good - around 35K mostly freeway and around town miles on mine so far and very little noticeable wear.

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