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#1 of 15 Look familiar? by steve_ HOST Nov 03, 2006 (10:14 am)
Replies to this message: marcy42 (Mar 27, 2007 3:49 pm) sls002 (Mar 28, 2007 6:59 am) dynengineer (Oct 26, 2007 2:21 am)
#2 of 15 Re: Look familiar? [steve_] by marcy42 Mar 27, 2007 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 03, 2006 10:14 am) Cadillac says you can't rotate the tires because the frt and rear are difference sizes. The wear on the frt tires is terrible and require replacement yearly. What problems will I encounter if I buy 4 of the frt tire size and then rotate them I can't understand why Cadillac would use different size tires in the first place! Replies to this message: sls002 (Mar 28, 2007 6:59 am) dynengineer (Oct 26, 2007 2:21 am)
#3 of 15 Re: Look familiar? [marcy42] by sls002 Mar 28, 2007 (6:59 am)
Replying to: marcy42 (Mar 27, 2007 3:49 pm) If they are not unidirectional tires, you could move them from one side to the other and run them in the reverse direction which may help with wear. The wheels seem to be the same size front and back, so the 235 tires could be used both front and back. This would probably limit the load that could be carried in back.
#4 of 15 front wear by b4z Apr 09, 2007 (9:43 am)
If your front tires are wearing that quickly there is an alignment or pressure problem. I got 37K out of mine and there was still good tread.
#5 of 15 20 inch wheel option by sls002 Apr 29, 2007 (8:47 am)
I had not really looked at the 20 inch wheel sport option that is new for 2007, but with this option the tires are 255/50's both FRONT and rear. This suggests to me that one could put 255/55's in front to replace the 235/60's. However, one should mount the rear wheels/tires on the front to make sure there is enough clearance. I would think that this would work on 2007 models for sure. Pre-2007 models are less clear, but by mounting the rear wheels/tires in front to check the full right/left turn to see if there is clearance should clear up any question.   The point is that one could then rotate the wheels/tires with 255's on all wheels.
#6 of 15 Cadillac SRX Tires and Wheels by srx2008 Jul 25, 2007 (5:36 pm)
I own an 2005 SRX with 18 inch wheels...I too wanted the 255s all around........the 255s fit in front no problem... The dealer did not recommend as it would put unnecessary stress on the front end and may cause hydroplaning in extreme conditions.......and if 255s in front caused any damage or premature wear the warranty would not cover... For winter I put 235s all around.....no problem...... I am looking for a set of 2006 2007 SRX 18 inch wheels...
#7 of 15 Cadillac SRX Tire rotation by bombshell Sep 04, 2007 (11:43 am)
I took my srx into have it serviced and they rotated my tires!(tires rubbed on front fender) The next time I took it in they were going to rotate my tires but told me they couldn't because they are different sizes! Next day I went back and asked if tires were in their right position? They weren't. Could this cause damage to my car? Replies to this message: sls002 (Sep 05, 2007 6:38 am)
#8 of 15 Re: Cadillac SRX Tire rotation [bombshell] by sls002 Sep 05, 2007 (6:38 am)
Replying to: bombshell (Sep 04, 2007 11:43 am) I had assumed that prior to 2007 the 255 tires were too wide to fit in front. My guess is that any damage would be visible, but your tires may have been damaged more that the fenders. You should have 235/60 tires on the front wheels and 255/55 tires on the rear wheels.   I have the 20 inch wheels that come with 255/50 tires on all 4 wheels. The turning circle is still just under 40 feet, so I don't know what has changed.
#9 of 15 20" WHEELS I can't win by srxman Sep 30, 2007 (3:56 am)
I bought a 2004 SRX new. I included the 20" wheel package, boy, what a mistake. 6 months later the chrome was peeling off, so the dealer replaces all four. Now, 3 years later the chrome is peeling off again. Note, they are constantly being cleaned and waxed. I brought my SRX back to the dealer with a clicking noise when I would make a turn. It was discovered that one of the spokes was cracked! Ready for this, I was told that the company who made the wheels is no longer in business!!!!! Any ideas of what I could do with my dealer? Am I stuck buying all new wheels, out-of-pocket???? Replies to this message: sls002 (Sep 30, 2007 9:25 am)
#10 of 15 Re: 20" WHEELS I can't win [srxman] by sls002 Sep 30, 2007 (9:25 am)
Replying to: srxman (Sep 30, 2007 3:56 am) The 20 inch wheels are a new for 2007 option. The 2004, 2005 and 2006 models only offered 18 inch wheels. I don't know what kind of warranty the wheel dealer included, but these wheels probably could invalidate the Cadillac warranty if they cause any damage to your SRX.

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