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2007 Impala-I Improved Road Quietness

5 messages,  Last post on Feb 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM

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Re: 2007 Impala-I Improved Road Quietness [ryster] by priggly
Sep 02, 2007 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: ryster (Sep 02, 2007 8:06 am)

My OEM Gooddyears on my '06 Impala SS are actually very quiet. In fact, the whole car is very quiet with very minimal road or wind noise. A very impressive ride indeed. Couldn't be happier with the car.
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Re: 2007 Impala-I Improved Road Quietness [priggly] by ryster
Sep 09, 2007 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: priggly (Sep 02, 2007 5:11 pm)

Chevy uses 3 different Goodyear tires on the Impalas. Models with the 16" wheels, like my 2LT, are mounted with Goodyear Integrity all-seasons. Models with the 17" wheels, like the 3.9L 3LT and LTZ, are mounted with Goodyear Eagle LS2 touring all-seasons. The SS 18" wheels are mounted with Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance all-seasons.
 
The RS-A tires are 100% better than the Integrity, and are overall better performers than the Eagle LS2. I have had cars in the past with the RS-A and they were an acceptable tire. They are most certainly not worth the high replacement price (I believe they average $230/tire in the SS's 18" size). The RS-A is a $130 tire in the 16" size. There are much better tires available in the $75-$100 price range.
 
Overall, the Goodyear Integrity that came on my Impala is horrendous at speeds above 40mph. Below 40, it is relatively quiet and comfortable. Once you go over 40mph, the ride gets noisy and it just doesn't handle road impacts very well. It is a good "around town" tire for predominantly city driving, but doesn't inspire confidence in multi-condition driving. Wet traction is downright nerve wracking.
 
Overall I like my Impala, but feel that better tires may considerably add to the ride and handling of the car
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2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use by level
Feb 10, 2008 (4:00 pm)
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The feature with Remote Start is for the vent air to come on automatically and adjust to warm or cold based on the outside temp. i.e, warm air in winter, cold air in summer. When "you" use Remote Start how is your adjusted air temp?

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