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Post by dk58 on Jul 13, 2006 20:37:05 GMT -6
What do you have on your Aurora? I am starting to look around and would like you input on tires.....
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Post by Marc on Jul 13, 2006 21:41:17 GMT -6
My 2001 4.0 has the Michelin 235/55R-17s. They're good.
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Post by Letitroll98 on Jul 13, 2006 21:52:27 GMT -6
Falcon Ziex ZE 512, Yokohama 4VS, BF Goodrich Traction T/A, Kumho ASX. I lean toward more high performace tires, but need all season traction. These offer the best tradeoff. The Yokohama's and the Kumho's come in V speed ratings if you have the Autobahn package and it matters to you. I think the H ratings on the others would be just find for either Classic model as how many of us push to the 9/10ths performance envelope on these cars anyway.
If you want passenger tire comfort ride recommendations, try the Kia forums. (j/k) I'm sure some more sedate members can recommend smooth riding, long treadlife types, not my cup 'o tea mate.
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Post by 95mushroom on Jul 13, 2006 22:22:41 GMT -6
Yea, depends more on what you are looking for, performance, quite/ride, life. Definitely not Goodyear Integrities, feel fell to read what I think about them ( the last reply there). For performance with life, any of those Letitroll mentioned are great. I would throw in Goodyears new Eagle ResponsEdge. A stiffer sidewheel, would morph the Aurora into a new car. For a more lux ride, Goodyear's Assurance ComforTrend, from what I'm reading, is one of the best. |
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Post by aurorabrain on Jul 13, 2006 23:10:15 GMT -6
What size rim do you have? I am using bridgestone turanza el42 tires P245/50R18, they fit perfectly and are slightly larger than stock. They have a very smooth ride, and they handle better than stock because of the size. The '95 has Firestone Fuzion Zri's and they are more of a directional performance tire, but still have a nice quiet ride.
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Post by eurora on Jul 14, 2006 0:03:19 GMT -6
...I am using bridgestone turanza el42 tires P245/50R18, they fit perfectly and are slightly larger than stock. .... Can you tell offset of your rims? I have 7x17 ET42 and got an good offer on some 245@17 just like yesterday, wasn't sure that they do not step out too much. No problems with steering? HAve to make my decision quickly. |
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Post by 95rora on Jul 14, 2006 0:07:40 GMT -6
I am currently running Bridgestone Turanza LSH's which were on the car when I bought it, been on the car since almost new. Not a bad tire although I think the winter traction sucks (of course this is coming from a guy who has always had a 4x4 with agressive tires). Going to be replacing them this fall with either the BFG Traction T/A's, Dunlops, or a set of Kumhos. Depending on your preference (which the ones Im considering have been mentioned) and price range, the BFG's seem like a grand choice.
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Post by scottydl on Jul 14, 2006 3:55:37 GMT -6
Bridgestone Turanza's here too, I've been happy with them but I got a good deal 'cause my neighbor works at the local Bridgestone/Firestone tire plant.  I've heard really good things about Kuhmo's, a coworker has them on his STS and is very impressed with price and improvement in ride comfort over the Goodyear's he previously had. He hasn't had a winter to test them out yet, so I'm not sure about ice & snow of handling. |
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Post by aurorabrain on Jul 14, 2006 7:08:51 GMT -6
...I am using bridgestone turanza el42 tires P245/50R18, they fit perfectly and are slightly larger than stock. .... Can you tell offset of your rims? I have 7x17 ET42 and got an good offer on some 245@17 just like yesterday, wasn't sure that they do not step out too much. No problems with steering? HAve to make my decision quickly. My rims fit perfectly and the steering doesn't rub at all, even when turning and driving over speed bumps. They are 18x7.5, but even on your rims the 245 width tires shouldn't rub. I honestly have no clue what the offset is, they were a rim that GM used on a pre-production Cadillac so they are designed for a FWD GM car. |
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Post by eurora on Jul 14, 2006 7:47:25 GMT -6
OK, thanks
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Post by kbpickle on Jul 14, 2006 19:01:20 GMT -6
dk58,
If you think of your car more as an entry level luxury car, then I second 95mushroom's suggestion of the Goodyear ComfortTread. I have them on my wife's 2001 3.5. It seems to me that they really do soak up the small bumps and make the ride smoother and quieter than her previous tires (Her car has had the OEMs and Bridgestone Turanza LS-Ts). I liked the OEMs, but I liked the Bridgestone's better, and I like these ComfortTreads the best so far.
Ken
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Post by exiled350 on Jul 14, 2006 19:40:36 GMT -6
not on my aurora but on my fieoncees grand am gt, goodyear assurance 225/50/16 front and 205/55/16 rear. these tires are amazing, in the snow they bite like the car has 4wd. there was one time where it was snowing like crazy and there was noone around so i decied to push it, held on like it was dry out. needless to say abs action was almost nonexistant since last fall.
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Post by wutsit4 on Jul 14, 2006 21:07:53 GMT -6
Michelin MXV4S lasted a really long time, and performed well for about 50,000 miles... They lasted alot longer, but they were responsive for a good 50,000. The goodyear Eagle series are great on dry pavement, but I would not call them all season. Also the sidewalls seem to soften at an early point of their wear life. I ran a set of Yokohama 4V something or other as my last set, and I thought that they showed a good potential. Good all weather performance, and stable side walls. I was really surprised, as they were relatively inexpensive.
Good Luck,
Keith
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Post by dk58 on Jul 14, 2006 22:53:17 GMT -6
thanks guys. I am looking for an all season tire - it needs to preform in the snow for our great winters in MN - I was just curious to what everyone else had. Thanks for the sugestions
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Post by BNICOV on Jul 15, 2006 6:15:14 GMT -6
TOYO Proxes TPT WITHOUT A DOUBT!!
They are an awesome tire that handle MUCH better than the stock Michelins and are highly recommended for our cars (and Bonnies, STS's, etc...)
I love mine.
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Post by Rocketv8 on Jul 15, 2006 6:53:06 GMT -6
 i use Continental Touring Contacts...they give a nice ride, have a good tread life, and are absolutely awesome with traction in rain and snow...they are made in Germany and are used on alot of the Mercedes, Audi and BMW cars, i beleive
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Post by Aurora40 on Jul 15, 2006 10:22:43 GMT -6
thanks guys. I am looking for an all season tire - it needs to preform in the snow for our great winters in MN - I was just curious to what everyone else had. Thanks for the sugestions You might look at Goodyear's carbon fiber tire. I don't have them, but they seem interesting. It seems like they targetted the Energy MXV4 Plus with it, so it could possibly be a better tire at a better price. Or maybe they missed the mark, I don't know. But it seemed interesting.  |
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I've heard really good things about Kuhmo's, a coworker has them on his STS and is very impressed with price and improvement in ride comfort over the Goodyear's he previously had. He hasn't had a winter to test them out yet, so I'm not sure about ice & snow of handling.
i use Continental Touring Contacts...they give a nice ride, have a good tread life, and are absolutely awesome with traction in rain and snow...they are made in Germany and are used on alot of the Mercedes, Audi and BMW cars, i beleive
