I was wondering if anyone has tried this, to swap out the OEM tires before they accept delivery. We are expecting our delivery RP-EX-RES in April and given what I have read, the tires that come w/ the new vehicle is not all that great. Instead of waiting 20K miles or spending an additional $600 or so on better tires, has anyone tried to upgrade them before they take delivery? Or has anyone been able to trade them for a better set of tires afterwards? Thanks in advance.
Swapping tires before delivery
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I believe they all come with Michelin symmetrys now. They stopped using the firestones in 2001. My 2001 LX came with the Michelins and they have been great.
Not sure of the current situation, but at one time they put Firestone Affinity on the LX and Michelin Symmetry on the EX. The Michelin seems to be a much better tire.
About the only thing I am confident is better as as all season tire and gives longer life is the the Michelin X-one. If you are looking for high performance handling and do not care as much about life, I am sure you have other options.
Beware that the tires seem to be small for the way the odometer and speedometer are calibrated, so if you do change, try to get something that is a little larger in diameter. On an O2, the logical change would be to go to 235/65/16 unless you want to change wheels. Unfortunately, I do not believe the Michelin X-one is made in that size.
I need to replace my Firestones. Have been considering X-ones, but wondering if I should settle for the Symmetry. Not only less expensive but easier to find.
About the only thing I am confident is better as as all season tire and gives longer life is the the Michelin X-one. If you are looking for high performance handling and do not care as much about life, I am sure you have other options.
Beware that the tires seem to be small for the way the odometer and speedometer are calibrated, so if you do change, try to get something that is a little larger in diameter. On an O2, the logical change would be to go to 235/65/16 unless you want to change wheels. Unfortunately, I do not believe the Michelin X-one is made in that size.
I need to replace my Firestones. Have been considering X-ones, but wondering if I should settle for the Symmetry. Not only less expensive but easier to find.
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My Stones with 33k may go another 5k or so. But I'm already looking at tires.
With wider 235/65/16, I fear more noise, less mpg, and harder steering than if I stayed with 215/60/16. I'd like to make the ride as smooth and quiet as possible. I get the impression that Symmetry is okay, but there are better tires. All suggestions are appreciated.
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2001 LX, GG, mud guards, cargo tray, keyless remote, CD player, Blaupunkt speakers
I recommand Dunlop Sp Sport A2 with 225/60/16.It is about $90-100 each. I have tried to install the 235/60/16 which have the similar dimension as the 215/65/16, but with wider foot prints. But most of the tire places refuse to accept that calculation and only let me install the 225s
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So far with about cuple hudred miles on them on the LA freeways, I give them thumbs up.
It is quiet and smooth.
Discount tire's stores offer no warranty on this tire and states that they are racing tire, while all other tire stores offer warranties, any ideas? Sears also have them at a competive price when it is on sale.
Another note, this tire have "AA" for traction and "A" for temperature. best you can get for a reasonable price.
So far with about cuple hudred miles on them on the LA freeways, I give them thumbs up.
It is quiet and smooth.
Discount tire's stores offer no warranty on this tire and states that they are racing tire, while all other tire stores offer warranties, any ideas? Sears also have them at a competive price when it is on sale.
Another note, this tire have "AA" for traction and "A" for temperature. best you can get for a reasonable price.
Like others above, I swapped tires on mine with just 30 miles on the van. I think most dealers will not want to do this, but you can work with pretty much any tire shop.
By the way, my 1999 EX came with Firestone Affinity; in 1999 at least, I think the selection was more random that LX-Firestone and EX-Michelin.
By the way, my 1999 EX came with Firestone Affinity; in 1999 at least, I think the selection was more random that LX-Firestone and EX-Michelin.
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