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160 messages, Last post on Aug 04, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 03, 2006 12:29 pm) I don't think the FS has TPMS...
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Replying to: stevedebi (Nov 03, 2006 3:43 pm) Since the devices save lives, I guess the question becomes why doesn't the Freestyle (and every other make/model) offer them? |
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For those of you who have already bought new tires for your Freestyles, how many miles did you get out of the stock tires? We are near 30,000 miles on our 17" Continentals and I'm a bit leery heading into winter if they will be adequate. They aren't worn down all the way to the tread bars, but much of the usable tread is gone.
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 03, 2006 12:29 pm) |
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Replying to: saabturboid (Nov 04, 2006 6:34 am) |
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I ran across a WSJ article yesterday that says that all model year 2008 cars and light trucks must have these gizmos by Sept. 1, 2007. So they're coming (and you can get aftermarket ones now).
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 05, 2006 6:40 am) Not necessarily "gizmos", the legislation allows for the manufacturer to use the ABS system to sense if one tire is lower. That is a pure software change. So the mandate is not for tire pressure caps that transmit data (like Toyota uses), but rather for some system that monitors the pressure. |
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The Ford TPMS (non-ABS system) uses sensors that are "strapped" to the inside of the rim, not in the valve. I would assume that the sensors are better protected this way. Mark. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 04, 2006 6:23 pm) The stock Continentals are indeed very inexpensive at TireRack, but these tires are cheap for a reason. They may be fine in areas with little or no winter weather, but they leave a lot to be desired in the snow belt. I really want to get higher quality tires on our Freestyle. I'm leaning towards Nokian WRs or Goodyear Assurance TripleTreads. Both are all season tires but oriented more towards snow/ice traction than most. I live in Minnesota where it snows 6 months of the year, so this is an important factor for me. I also like the fact that both tires are H speed rated rather than the T rating of the stock Continentals. This means they are of a more robust design in order to pass the more rigorous government speed test. Even if you don't drive 130mph (can the Freestyle even go that fast?) a higher speed rated tire will offer you a greater margin of safety even in normal driving conditions. Chad
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Replying to: saabturboid (Nov 06, 2006 11:21 am) I don't think any vehicle should be going that fast on the highway. tidester, host |
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