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19 messages, Last post on Jul 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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My 2006 Sonata LX has Michelin 225/50x17 tires that give it a noisey and hard ride. 2007s have Michelin 215/55x17 tires. Would changing to that size or another brand improve these?
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Replying to: douglasc (Aug 07, 2007 1:46 pm)
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Replying to: vabear (Aug 07, 2007 3:24 pm) If available, a 225-55/17, and if it fits, would give a slightly softer ride.
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Aug 07, 2007 5:41 pm) When that time comes, I will likely buy replacement size 235-50/17. Sidewall height should be same as present 215-55/17 with about 1" wider foot print for a similar ride. The 225-50/17 has a shorter sidewall height resulting in a slightly harsher ride. Those who choose 45 or 40 aspect ratio tires must love punishing buck horse rides. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos |
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| When replacing original tires, is it necessary to choose a tire of at least the speed rating of the tire being replaced? Also, what kind of mileage are members getting from the Michelin energy mxv4 s8 215/60/16R 94v tires that came with their 2006 Sonata GLs? I have gotten 37000 miles (highway and city) and the tread is down to about 4/32". Doesn't seem like much for that expensive of a tire. | |
When replacing original tires, is it necessary to choose a tire of at least the speed rating of the tire being replaced? Also, what kind of mileage are members getting from the Michelin energy mxv4 s8 215/60/16R 94v tires that came with their 2006 Sonata GLs? I have gotten 37000 miles (highway and city) and the tread is down to about 4/32". Doesn't seem like much for that expensive of a tire. I am a pretty conservative driver.
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Replying to: sundazed (Aug 14, 2007 7:57 pm) The referenced tire is V speed rated(remember the speedster that was clocked at 147mph in AZ?)and is good for the max speed of the car. The Sonata V6 has a measured top speed of 137mph by C & D. Tires of lower speed rating may overheat at higher than rated speeds and rupture. Yes most folks don't do those speeds but there is always the very few that like some excitement. Many domestic cars are speed limited to about 110mph to use cheaper, lower speed rated tires. I am glad that my 2007 Sonata Limited does not have that limitation. 37K miles and more is great for V speed rated tires. Many/all higher speed rated (eg Z) last maybe only 15K due to their softer rubber that provides better traction.
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Replying to: macakava (Aug 15, 2007 3:43 am)
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Replying to: craigbrooks (Aug 17, 2007 3:07 pm) |
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Here is my 2 cents also, the 215-60 16 Michelins on my 2006 Sonata are shot with 25,000 miles on them, never liked them from day one they pick up nails and other hwy trash like no other tire i have owned, also the ride and handeling fade after about 6,000 miles feal like driving on ballons.Drove from Florida to californa 9000 miles and wanted to see how fast i could get it up to in the desert but at 120 mph the tires did not feal safe at that speed so i backed down ,ill be getting new tires soon but will go with an H rated tire and no more Michelins for me way over priced for my money .Will do some research  Tire rack .com before i buy.
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