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#11 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [74apollo] by bayoujay Oct 25, 2006 (7:50 am)
Replying to: 74apollo (Oct 10, 2006 8:28 am) I was very interested to read your post, 74apollo, because I ordered my Versa SL manual with ABS here in Illinois in mid-August and got a confirmation e-mail from my dealer earlier this month saying that it'll be in at the beginning of Nov. After hearing what you had to say, though, I'm starting to worry. Did you order a manual or CVT? Also, did you try to get the convenience pkg. with ABS? I'd be interested to hear.
#12 of 30 Re: Tires [versa07] by dtownfb Oct 25, 2006 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: versa07 (Oct 25, 2006 2:18 am) What OEM tires do you have on the Versa? Replies to this message: flightnurse (Oct 25, 2006 1:05 pm)
#13 of 30 Re: Tires [dtownfb] by flightnurse Oct 25, 2006 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Oct 25, 2006 12:18 pm) Currently all Versa have Continental tires on them.   Tony
#14 of 30 Tires by versa07 Oct 26, 2006 (3:37 am)
I have no idea what tires are one there now. I do know I don't like them at all. Is anyone else having this problem? Replies to this message: flightnurse (Oct 26, 2006 4:48 am) w9cw (Oct 26, 2006 9:18 am) f111d (Jan 26, 2007 11:38 am) flightnurse (Jan 26, 2007 2:45 pm)
#15 of 30 Re: Tires [versa07] by flightnurse Oct 26, 2006 (4:48 am)
Replying to: versa07 (Oct 26, 2006 3:37 am) Why not tell us what problems you are having with them to make you not like them?   The stock tirs are excellent tires, I don't understand why Nissan choose a narrow tire, my replacements well be 195-60-15s not the 185's that are on there now... Replies to this message: w9cw (Oct 26, 2006 9:18 am) f111d (Jan 26, 2007 11:38 am) flightnurse (Jan 26, 2007 2:45 pm)
#16 of 30 Re: Tires [flightnurse] by w9cw Oct 26, 2006 (9:18 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (Oct 26, 2006 4:48 am) Narrower tires are actually generally better in the wet and in snow. Of course, this statement depends on the type of tire and tread pattern.
#17 of 30 Re: Tires [versa07] by garandman Nov 21, 2006 (12:56 am)
Replying to: versa07 (Oct 25, 2006 2:18 am) I've had my Versa for about a month now. I hate the tires. It seems as if they don't stick to the road and they have a tendency to slide. I had Coopers on my Altima and I never worried about driving in the snow. Now that I have the Versa and I'm reading it may be bad in the snow, I'm a bit worried. So I'm going to spend the extra money and get Blizzaks (sp?). Any input?? Most OEM tires are designed to be cheap, have low rolling resistance, and ride quietly. You'll find most OEM tires have poor customer ratings compared to aftermarket tires - even those from the same manufacturer.   Winter tires make a huger difference - I even put them on our AWD Subaru. If you drive enough in snow and ice to make two sets of wheels and tires worthwhile, you can buy dedicated Winter tires. They wear relatively fast(most don't have a UTQG wear rating) so are winter only. Popular tires include the Nokian RSI, Michelin X-Ice, Goodyear UltraGrip, and several Blizzak models.   If you don't want to hassle with two sets of tires, the Nokian WR is a passenger all season with the Severe Duty Snow rating - the mountain/snowflake icon. BTW, Nokians are not sold mail order but you can go to nokiantires.com to find local dealers. We have them on our Mazda MPV. Replies to this message: cathy8 (Jan 17, 2007 10:26 am)
#18 of 30 Re: Tires [garandman] by cathy8 Jan 17, 2007 (10:26 am)
Replying to: garandman (Nov 21, 2006 12:56 am) I've had my Versa now for just over 2 months. I live in central Canada where there are extreme cold temps and lots of snow and ice. I have been very pleased with the tires on my Versa SL. Prior to this I had an Acura EL that slid so much on ice that I had no choice but to get new tires. in contrast this car hold the road well at speeds suitable for the conditions.
#19 of 30 Re: Tires [flightnurse] by f111d Jan 26, 2007 (11:38 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (Oct 26, 2006 4:48 am) Precautionary note changing tire sizes on todays cars with computers! Not only that the engineers have designed caliper clearances, fender clearances lock to lock turning, rpm per mile/overall diameter, tires weight(un-sprung weight the suspension and the rim width so closely and have done ump-teen hours of R&D. Been there done that experiences. Ie:89 Probe ATX tranny rebuild at 35K miles because one size larger.    195/60-15 is as close you get but the tire would perform better on 6". My car for example has 205/60-15 but in winter would be 185/65-15. Of course this is summer to winter tire sizing. Living in Ohio winter specific especially studded my wife and grandson are so much safer.   I'm might suggest a better very affordable tire I've tried and just love? (I've been buying tires for 45 years )Grand Touring category Kumho Solus (called now) quiet, awesome wet control (hydroplaning nill even above speed limit toll road OOPS) and price is hard to beat. What ever talk to someone ie: Tire Rack but I'd stick with 185/65-15. It's more about tire than size. Continentals (OEM) well I wouldn't want them if someone gave them to me. My son has a Versa very good bang for the buck transportation and he can't to put Kumho's on his. He the one--try'em dad!   Versa  Impressive ergonomic interior packaging (absolute breeze to get in a out of especially for us leading edge baby boomer's and also recent crash protection results. And for those of us that grew up with muscle cars/etc. -- they're fun but today's economics problems we need more vehicles like this. Early forced retired YORF Paul Replies to this message: flightnurse (Jan 26, 2007 2:45 pm)
#20 of 30 Re: Tires [f111d] by flightnurse Jan 26, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: f111d (Jan 26, 2007 11:38 am) Paul, why dont you like Contintental Tires ? I have owned MB as well other Asian cars and have always used them. Never had a problem with them, they ride nice, handle well, and have a good tread life.   Tony   P.S. The reason why you talk about the Versa is why I bought mine, ergonomic Interior, love how the seats feel and getting in and out is breeze...

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