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Re: all season tire help!!!!! long post sorry [gerrythegreat]
by coldcranker
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Jul 24, 2007 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: gerrythegreat (Jul 12, 2007 11:36 am)
I went to www.tirerack.com and got the OEM 17" Continentals (with puncture resistant goo inside) for $52 each. They are TR speed rated and rated "A" in both temperature and traction, not bad, and above average. People complain about the tread thickness, which does limit their life, but they are good performing tires, appearing as OEM on Porsche Cayennes SUVs. I'd recommend them. For more treadwear, I'd recommend the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred you mentioned above the rest. Another excellent choice in a premium tire is the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity, an asymetrical tread tire with excellent speed/traction/temperature ratings and it is the latest tech. www.tirerack.com 215/65-17
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- #62 of 160
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upsize
by freealfas
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Aug 07, 2007 (4:53 pm)
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has anyone tried 235/55/18's on stock rims???
wondered if anyone has had any luck with that fittment as I'll be buying new tires before winter.
thanks,
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- #63 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [saabturboid]
by jimcat11
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Oct 25, 2007 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Nov 04, 2006 6:34 am)
34k and change.. just replaced them.. did some searching and got the Yokohama YK520 Tires 65R17 R17 65R.
Reviews on this tire seem very favorable, with a supposed 60k tred warranty.
Jim
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- #64 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [jimcat11]
by saabturboid
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Oct 26, 2007 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: jimcat11 (Oct 25, 2007 1:00 pm)
I also replaced the original Continentals with the YK520s. They have good grip and hopefully will last longer than the stock tires. My only complaint is the Freestyle rides quite a bit firmer with these tires because they are H rated. If you prefer a soft couch like ride then these are not the tires for you.
Chad
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- #65 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [saabturboid]
by jimcat11
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Oct 26, 2007 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Oct 26, 2007 11:28 am)
As the Freestyle is not a luxury Auto..I do not think any tire will give you a real cushioned ride there.. I have had them for a day now and have over 126 miles on them, more to come tonight.. but I like the firmness. The Freestyle in general feels tighter with these tires.
Jim
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- #66 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [jimcat11]
by passat_2002
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Oct 26, 2007 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: jimcat11 (Oct 25, 2007 1:00 pm)
Please share how much you paid, and where did you buy them?
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- #67 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [passat_2002]
by saabturboid
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Oct 27, 2007 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Oct 26, 2007 12:38 pm)
I bought my set almost a year ago. I don't recall the exact price but with mounting, balancing and tax it was around $600 for the set of 4. I believe the YK520s are only available through Discount Tire where I bought mine.
As far as my firmness comment. I was only trying to relay that compared to the stock Continental tires the vehicle rides firmer with the YK-520s.
- Chad
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- #68 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [passat_2002]
by jimcat11
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Oct 27, 2007 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Oct 26, 2007 12:38 pm)
I paid 496. a few days ago. At Discount tire.. even though my original quote was for 642.. less the 100 sale they have going thru today Ocotber 27th.
How did I do it.. I searched the net and on Ebay.. Discount tire has a store there.. delivered the price was going to be 404. But one would have to get em mounted and balanced etc. I got the road hazard insurance ( I called the Ebay discount tire place and they offered it for all 4 tires at 8.00 a piece) I then said let me call the local store and see how much to mount them. Discussions with the local store, met the 404 delivered price. they met the 8.00 per tire insurance.. with everything all said and done.. 496.25 for all 4.
Jim
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- #69 of 160
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Re: How many miles? [saabturboid]
by bruneau1
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Oct 27, 2007 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Oct 26, 2007 11:28 am)
I would appreciate any comments about the YK520s and road noise. The Continentals seem noisy on coarse pavement. What pressure are you using? Would the 520s benefit from a slightly lower pressure. I find the recommended 34 in the back too thumpy. I use 32 since I never have heavy loads back there. Thanks.
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Re: How many miles? [bruneau1]
by saabturboid
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Oct 31, 2007 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: bruneau1 (Oct 27, 2007 10:39 am)
The YK520s are not noisy at all, but all tires increase in noise as they age. This is why so many people think that what ever new tires they buy are so quiet compared to the old ones. This is so because the new ones are...well... new and the old ones were ...well... old.
As far as tire pressures. I have tried different pressures but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference in ride quality. The YK520s are H rated, and in order for a tire to be H rated they have to have stiffer sidewalls to sustain the 130mph tests. These stiffer sidewalls are going to firm up the ride no matter what the tire pressure.
- Chad
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