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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [saabturboid]
by coldcranker
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Mar 10, 2008 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 10, 2008 7:24 am)
saabturboid (Chad): Instead of 60, go with 225/65-17, since you only raise the vehicle by about 1/4 inch with those. The 60 aspect ratio will actually lower your vehicle about 1/6 inch vs. the stance of 215/65-17 (standard) and the tires might be undersized in the wheelwells. I agree that the Freestyle is not really overweight, only that 4000 lbs combined with 215 mm width is a little skimpy. In fact, if one looks at the weight of the latest Saturn Vue, for example, its a smaller vehicle that is heavier, like many others. Its probably because the Volvo-derived chassis of the Freestyle/TaurusX is better optimized for higher strength/weight.
About those Michelin Hydroedges, they have a UTQG of 600AB, which means they are very thick and have good traction (A). Interestingly, the Pirelli 4seasons have the best tread thickness, at a whopping 760, followed closely by the TripleTreds and Serenity (my favorite), so they all should last.
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- #83 of 160
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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [coldcranker]
by bruneau1
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Mar 11, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 10, 2008 6:39 pm)
I would appreciate any feedback on the Y520 for ride comfort and noise which are more important to me than long life. I intend to go with the 225/65/17.
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- #84 of 160
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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [bruneau1]
by saabturboid
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Mar 11, 2008 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: bruneau1 (Mar 11, 2008 8:44 am)
bruneau1 asked:
I would appreciate any feedback on the Y520 for ride comfort and noise which are more important to me than long life. I intend to go with the 225/65/17.
I can't in good conscience recommend the YK-520s for the Freestyle at this point. I believe they are likely better suited for small sporty cars. Not only am I disappointed with the tread life, but after only 22,000 miles they have become noisy and the ride has always been a bit harsher than I would prefer. The stock Continentals definitely offered a more compliant and pleasant ride and now I know after the fact that they last just as long as the YK-520s. I think I'm only going to get about half the 60,000 miles I expected out of the YK-520s.
- Chad
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- #85 of 160
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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [saabturboid]
by bobw3
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Mar 11, 2008 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 11, 2008 9:25 am)
I'm on my second set of OEM Continentals and I think they're fine. The first set lasted 2 1/2 years and 50,000 miles, and I bought a new set online for $65each including shipping, so they're a great deal too.
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- #86 of 160
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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [bobw3]
by saabturboid
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Mar 11, 2008 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Mar 11, 2008 9:57 am)
bobw3 wrote:
I'm on my second set of OEM Continentals and I think they're fine. The first set lasted 2 1/2 years and 50,000 miles, and I bought a new set online for $65each including shipping, so they're a great deal too.
Is your Freestyle AWD or FWD? I'm trying to figure out why some here can get 50k miles out of the stock Contis when others are worn out by 30,000 miles or less.
- Chad
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- #87 of 160
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Re: Update on Yokohama YK-520s [saabturboid]
by bobw3
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Mar 12, 2008 (4:38 am)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 11, 2008 11:35 am)
Mine is FWD. And when I replaced them they weren't bald or anything, but I just wanted new ones before winter (I bought them last Oct). Maybe driving conditions make a difference. Or geographic location (eg...are those not getting many miles living someplace really cold or really warm all the time?). I was living in Virginia and now Ohio, so the temps aren't too extreme. I also keep my tire pressue at about 35-37PSI.
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- #88 of 160
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Tire Wear (AWD vs. FWD)
by saabturboid
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Mar 12, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Mar 12, 2008 4:38 am)
Mine is AWD and seems to eat through tires much faster than it should. Perhaps it is an AWD vs. FWD issue.
I think an informal poll is in order:
If you have purchased new tires for your Freestyle or Taurus X please list whether you have AWD or FWD and how long your stock tires lasted.
- Chad
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- #89 of 160
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Re: Tire Wear (AWD vs. FWD) [saabturboid]
by freestylist
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Mar 18, 2008 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 12, 2008 6:34 am)
I have AWD and Continental tires. After 5000 miles/ 1 month they were half way done. Now I have about 10000 miles on them and was told that they are good for another 2000 at most. I'm talking about front tires,I have same tires on the back that lasted 40000+ Why are the front ones wearing so fast? Maybe just simply bad set of tires? THanks!
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- #90 of 160
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Re: Tire Wear (AWD vs. FWD) [freestylist]
by saabturboid
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Mar 18, 2008 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: freestylist (Mar 18, 2008 6:25 am)
Even though AWD Freestyles can put power to all four wheels, unless slip is detected I believe 90% of the power goes to the front wheels. From that standpoint the fronts will wear much faster than the rears just as with a FWD car. Plus the front tires take more wear from turning and braking that puts more force on the front. You MUST rotate your tires frequently. This is even more important with AWD than FWD because it is very important to the proper function of the vehicle that all four tires are the same circumference and have the same wear. Even with all of this it seems your tires are wearing even faster than others here have experienced, but it does support my theory that the AWD Freestyles are for some reason very hard on tires.
- Chad
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- #91 of 160
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Re: Tire Wear (AWD vs. FWD) [saabturboid]
by barnstormer64
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Mar 18, 2008 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 18, 2008 5:09 pm)
Even though AWD Freestyles can put power to all four wheels, unless slip is detected I believe 90% of the power goes to the front wheels.
It's 100%.
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