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#26 of 35 Re: tires for 2005 elantra gt [theplain53] by backy Nov 13, 2007 (11:08 am)
Replying to: theplain53 (Nov 13, 2007 10:48 am) Yep, Discount Tire was able to eliminate some shimmy from two Elantras, in both cases when they had put new tires on the cars. It took two tries on one car, but they did get rid of the shimmy. One car had steel wheels ('01 GLS), another has factory alloys ('04 GT).
#27 of 35 Re: tires for 2005 elantra gt [theplain53] by dvdphile Nov 13, 2007 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: theplain53 (Nov 13, 2007 10:42 am) I also have an 2007 Elantra SE. Since new there was a "rattle' coming from the left front end. Only noticeable over very sharp bump,cracksm in pavement, button lane dividers etc. Only noticeable going very slow, under 5 mph. Diagnosis by dealer was exhaust components bumping i think the steering assembly. Anyway, 90% fixed by adjusting the exhaust. But, occassional minor "clunking" from steering column going over same sharp pavement etc. But the ratttle is gone. Anybody else?? (reply was to: "PEIV"
#28 of 35 bjc2 by bjc2 Jul 20, 2008 (3:43 pm)
i;ve have a 2001 elantra and i have a humming noise which seems to be coming from the front wheels.kind of like the old snow tires used to make.the tires are two years old and still in good shape.bf goodrich.could this be tire or road noise or shoud i have the front end checked.thanks for any help. Replies to this message: ez888 (Jul 21, 2008 9:23 pm)
#29 of 35 Re: bjc2 [bjc2] by ez888 Jul 21, 2008 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: bjc2 (Jul 20, 2008 3:43 pm) wouldn't hurt taking off the wheel and looking at it. could it possibly be debris caught in the tread? i once had a small stick caught in there and it made a horrible noise. worth a shot. also, you could always ask someone to look at it during the next oil change or service; unless you think it is a safety issue or something that can get worse.
#30 of 35 how to change hubcaps on 2001 elantra? by dkaps25 Aug 12, 2008 (5:08 pm)
Hello, can some one help me out with this question? If I unscrew the lugnuts will the wheel itself come off or just the hubcap? Thanks. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 12, 2008 5:13 pm) doohickie (Aug 25, 2008 3:07 pm)
#31 of 35 Re: how to change hubcaps on 2001 elantra? [dkaps25] by backy Aug 12, 2008 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: dkaps25 (Aug 12, 2008 5:08 pm) Both. Replies to this message: doohickie (Aug 25, 2008 3:07 pm)
#32 of 35 Re: how to change hubcaps on 2001 elantra? [backy] by doohickie Aug 25, 2008 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 12, 2008 5:13 pm) Correct. So if you want to change out just the hubcaps, you have to jack up each wheel to take the weight off while you're doing it. It seems like a pain, but when they're held on by the lug nuts, your hubcaps will NEVER fall off!
#33 of 35 Hubcaps by jessie14 Sep 04, 2008 (5:42 am)
I have a 2005 Elantra. The paint is coming off my hubcaps and looks horrible. I can’t find a reasonable place to get new ones or a reasonable website. And you have to get the ones without fake lug nuts. Although it’s nice to never loose your hubcaps, it’s also hard to find cheap replacements. Any ideas where to get cheap replacements? Replies to this message: econobiker (Sep 08, 2008 9:33 am)
#34 of 35 Re: Hubcaps [jessie14] by econobiker Sep 08, 2008 (9:33 am)
Replying to: jessie14 (Sep 04, 2008 5:42 am) My wife's '01 has the flaking hubcap paint also. I figured the next time I rotated the wheels I would scuff up the hubcap and paint it with a high quality silver paint made for adhering to plastics...
#35 of 35 Re: 07 Elantra SE Tire Pressure [jim162] by choosey Dec 17, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: jim162 (Jun 16, 2007 9:53 am) I know there is a school of thought to pump tires to its recommended top PSI. That's a maximum, not a recommendation. My 08 Elantra SE's recommended pressure for the Hankook tires are 32psi.   Oddly, I've occasionally come away from inspection or oil/filter services with the tires pumped way high. I even came away from my Hyundai dealer on the purchase date with the tires in the 40s. But I can tell this right away because it feels like the tires are too hard. It may increase MGP but at a sacrifice in ride comfort.   So I'm experimenting with my new Elantra. I've come down in steps gradually from 44psi to find my best compromise. I'm around 34psi now. I find the ride a little firm on this car so I may end up right at 32psi. To each his own.

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