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Pontiac Grand Prix Tires and Wheels

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Re: Wheel Grease [rmozol] by rmozol
Apr 29, 2006 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: rmozol (Apr 27, 2006 8:54 pm)

I looked and found a ton of grease on the inner wheel, and brake components. It's not near the rotor yet, so I'll take it in. It almost looks as though a big rubber boot over the U-joint is leaking grease when it spins. I was on the highway a few times last week, so it must have flung it all over.
   As far as tire balance, they shouldn't have to settle in at all either. They should be done good initially, and maybe loose balance as the tire wears unevenly. It's possible to have a balanced tire that's out-of-round, since balance is a weight-only thing.
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Wheel Grease by rmozol
May 01, 2006 (9:01 am)
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I found out today that my CV joint boot has a bad clamp and was leaking since new. They'll have to order it and call me back in when it arrives. I have about 1100 miles on it now.
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Wheels? by bubbaman999
May 06, 2006 (1:29 pm)
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All, what do you guys use to keep the wheels on the GXP clean? I have had mine about 2 months and there a few good scratches as well, just from driving around. Any ideas to protect and keep the wheels clean?
 
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Wheels? [bubbaman999] by rmozol
May 06, 2006 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: bubbaman999 (May 06, 2006 1:29 pm)

I get those towelettes, free after rebate, at Menards. I use one on each front wheel each week, depending upon how much driving I do. Are you getting scratches from curbs, or other things?
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Re: Wheels? [rmozol] by mrmedoes
May 07, 2006 (3:47 pm)
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Replying to: rmozol (May 06, 2006 8:54 pm)

Why not just put a coat of wax on them? That will protect from more light scratching and make them easier to clean moving forward. If anything, it accentuates the mirrored finish.
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Re: Wheels? [rmozol] by bubbaman999
May 08, 2006 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: rmozol (May 06, 2006 8:54 pm)

Not getting scratches from curbs. I think I have gotten a few good rocks off of semis on the city freeway. Just wondering if the wheels are very prone to scratches? Are others seeing better "survivability?"
 
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Wheels? [bubbaman999] by chats1
May 09, 2006 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: bubbaman999 (May 08, 2006 3:48 pm)

I have one small scratch on my passenger rear wheel, I think from when the raccoon was in my tire well. My brother told me I couldn't remove it. It's about an inch long. You can only see it if you get down and look for it. Other than that I haven't seen any scratches on my other wheels. But I drive four highways each way to work and from the cars with wide wheels and trucks get little knicks on my hood but you can't really notice them unless the sun is actually shining on the hood. Also I have little chips in my windshield but really just "dots" --nothing that will expand. Also, from the road. You really can't help this and believe me I am really a fanatic with my cars and always getting the Meguiars Wax out.
 
Also, no vibration in my steering wheel. I have even taken my hands off the wheel while driving and it's fine.
 
I now have 10,700 miles on the 2006 since August. I am very happy with this car even though I complain about the hissing. Now, I don't even notice it anymore and thank goodness it goes out once I get in the car and does not affect the radio/cd performance. Tell me, what do you use to clean the exhaust pipes. My brother told me that I am going to have to always keep them clean. I wipe them all the time but see little spots. Should I use a chrome cleaner? I was told to. I just had an express wax done and get a free detailing and free loaner car from the dealer (for one of my many complaints), so I thought I would use that in August since I don't work in August. Maybe the detailing job will get the scratch on that rear wheel out. Well see.
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Re: Wheels? [chats1] by erichthecatt
May 09, 2006 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: chats1 (May 09, 2006 7:18 am)

On cleaning those exhaust tips of yours, just take some of your Meguiars Wax, and some 00 steel wool. Just put pleanty of wax on the steel wool. That works great for taking water stains off the glass too.
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Re: Wheels? [erichthecatt] by chats1
May 09, 2006 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: erichthecatt (May 09, 2006 9:59 am)

Thanks alot. I appreciate it. Will try that.
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Re: Wheels? [chats1] by bubbaman999
May 10, 2006 (2:45 am)
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Replying to: chats1 (May 09, 2006 7:18 am)

Thanks,
I have used zaino, http://www.zainostore.com/, on the car, I got a starter kit, it was expensive, it took most of a friday and saturday, but the car looked great. It really helps it keep clean after rain and dust. I hadn't thought about waxing the wheels, will give it a try. Anybody else tried the zaino stuff?
 
Cheers,
Gary

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