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Laconia A8L 12-20-2009 08:04 AM

Tire Help
 
I am on my third set of tires in three years. The problem is that I am not wearing them out, they are just cupping and making the car very loud. I have tried Michelin Pilots, Falcons and Bridgestones. I don't think it is the tires, I think it is the way the car is setup. The tire people said it was because car was out of alignment. I had that corrected, but the results are the same. I only put about 5-8 thousand miles on these summer tires. Any help are input would be much appreciated.

jjsstl 12-29-2009 11:20 AM

Tire Help
 
I will assume that you have the 19" tires, but I had a similar situation with my car. I think the "stock" tire is part of the problem due to the fact that it is a low production tire. I went with a Yokahama Advan S4 tire, 245/45R19 and have had great success. Alignment really helped too!

The tires look good, and perform great. I think I put 50K+ on my last set!!!

AWDaholic 12-31-2009 11:33 AM

http://www.procarcare.com/includes/c...dtirewear.html

J.C. 12-31-2009 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by jjsstl (Post 1160406)
I will assume that you have the 19" tires, but I had a similar situation with my car. I think the "stock" tire is part of the problem due to the fact that it is a low production tire. I went with a Yokahama Advan S4 tire, 245/45R19 and have had great success. Alignment really helped too!

The tires look good, and perform great. I think I put 50K+ on my last set!!!

I agree, these tires are great. I have had them for 6 months now and no problems. Handle great and the ride is great. Just bit pricey but well worth the money.

Laconia A8L 01-07-2010 04:23 AM


Originally Posted by AWDaholic (Post 1161038)

Thank you. That is a great explaination of what is happening. I believe it is cupping. Now, I think it will take a very good mechanic to figure out what worn parts need to be changed. I loved my Pilots, but were too expensive to change every year. I think I will try the Yoko's like was suggested.


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