New Tire time, please help me out and pick one from the list
#31
Yep, I'm sold on the V12's. Transformed the car. Rides smoother, Feels better and the car took on a more aggressive stance. No rub issues at all.
After I scrubbed them in I hit one of my favorite roads with a nice left hand, short straight and then a right which can be negotiated at high speed. Threw it hard into the left and at first it felt a little loose and unsettled when car was in entry and the middle of the apex. Hit the next turn the same way but grew a little more ***** and hit the loud pedal harder after my breaking point. The car hooked up and took off.
This is a very smooth 4 mile connector road with numerous ups and downs, tight left and rights along with a nice mix of esses and little traffic. I know this road very well and have driven it hard many times. I will not divulge my speeds but ,lets just say they were well out side of the limit!
I have to say I am very happy with my choice of new shoes. So much so that when the Michelin Pilots wear out on our E350 sport, These are going on.
After I scrubbed them in I hit one of my favorite roads with a nice left hand, short straight and then a right which can be negotiated at high speed. Threw it hard into the left and at first it felt a little loose and unsettled when car was in entry and the middle of the apex. Hit the next turn the same way but grew a little more ***** and hit the loud pedal harder after my breaking point. The car hooked up and took off.
This is a very smooth 4 mile connector road with numerous ups and downs, tight left and rights along with a nice mix of esses and little traffic. I know this road very well and have driven it hard many times. I will not divulge my speeds but ,lets just say they were well out side of the limit!
I have to say I am very happy with my choice of new shoes. So much so that when the Michelin Pilots wear out on our E350 sport, These are going on.
#32
Yep, I'm sold on the V12's. Transformed the car. Rides smoother, Feels better and the car took on a more aggressive stance. No rub issues at all.
After I scrubbed them in I hit one of my favorite roads with a nice left hand, short straight and then a right which can be negotiated at high speed. Threw it hard into the left and at first it felt a little loose and unsettled when car was in entry and the middle of the apex. Hit the next turn the same way but grew a little more ***** and hit the loud pedal harder after my breaking point. The car hooked up and took off.
This is a very smooth 4 mile connector road with numerous ups and downs, tight left and rights along with a nice mix of esses and little traffic. I know this road very well and have driven it hard many times. I will not divulge my speeds but ,lets just say they were well out side of the limit!
I have to say I am very happy with my choice of new shoes. So much so that when the Michelin Pilots wear out on our E350 sport, These are going on.
After I scrubbed them in I hit one of my favorite roads with a nice left hand, short straight and then a right which can be negotiated at high speed. Threw it hard into the left and at first it felt a little loose and unsettled when car was in entry and the middle of the apex. Hit the next turn the same way but grew a little more ***** and hit the loud pedal harder after my breaking point. The car hooked up and took off.
This is a very smooth 4 mile connector road with numerous ups and downs, tight left and rights along with a nice mix of esses and little traffic. I know this road very well and have driven it hard many times. I will not divulge my speeds but ,lets just say they were well out side of the limit!
I have to say I am very happy with my choice of new shoes. So much so that when the Michelin Pilots wear out on our E350 sport, These are going on.
#33
The same thing you are running now. Gone @ 21000! Could of probably gotten more but lost the alignment. Actually a good thing because the ride and noise were getting gnarly.
P.S They are way quieter too!
P.S They are way quieter too!
Last edited by SFG37S; 05-13-2010 at 10:39 PM. Reason: Fat finger!
#36
With the 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 tire size are spacers required??? I know some people do use them but didn't know if they are required?
Also any decrease in fuel economy with 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 vs stock sizes?
You guys ever see these results by car & driver - v12's come in 2nd place!
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
Also any decrease in fuel economy with 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 vs stock sizes?
You guys ever see these results by car & driver - v12's come in 2nd place!
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
#38
With the 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 tire size are spacers required??? I know some people do use them but didn't know if they are required?
Also any decrease in fuel economy with 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 vs stock sizes?
You guys ever see these results by car & driver - v12's come in 2nd place!
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
Also any decrease in fuel economy with 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 vs stock sizes?
You guys ever see these results by car & driver - v12's come in 2nd place!
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
Did not buy this car for the fuel economy.
#39
SFG37S, I agree, neither did I. Just wondered if tire size would decrease it.
-Did you use spacers? If so what size? Are they 100% necessary
-Mind me asking what you paid per tire or for the set.
-Did you use spacers? If so what size? Are they 100% necessary
-Mind me asking what you paid per tire or for the set.
#40
Have not monitored mileage but do not see it being any different because of the +0 sizing.
No spacers. Tires fill out the wheel wells quite nicely IMO.
Local shop. $1010 mounted, balanced and aligned-$50 mail in rebate from Hankook = $960.
No spacers. Tires fill out the wheel wells quite nicely IMO.
Local shop. $1010 mounted, balanced and aligned-$50 mail in rebate from Hankook = $960.
#42
Hey Silver37,
I had the original Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. I did not like them after a few hours of driving on them. I found them - too noisy and very hard (making the ride uncomfortably too stiff).
I have come to love the G37 now after I got the Hankooks.
I had the original Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. I did not like them after a few hours of driving on them. I found them - too noisy and very hard (making the ride uncomfortably too stiff).
I have come to love the G37 now after I got the Hankooks.
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