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Old 03-20-2012, 11:42 PM
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Yes, thanks for talking some sense into me. I just mounted the spare.
And is it better or worse?
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Old 03-21-2012, 12:13 AM
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Much better. What new tires should I get?
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Old 03-21-2012, 02:01 AM
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Much better. What new tires should I get?
Had a similar steering phenomena, which went away after a tire rotation and small adjustment of the steering box. But the Michelins are gettin' old, so now I am waiting for my new General Altimax HP's. They have been far and away the best tire I have purchased in years, although this is the first set for my SD.
They are inexpensive, sticky, long wearing, quiet and good handling... everything I want out of a tire.
Hope they are as good on my car as they have been on my wife's car and the minivan.
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:08 AM
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Much better. What new tires should I get?

What are you looking for in a set of tires? Long tread life? Better road grip?

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Old 03-21-2012, 09:29 AM
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What are you looking for in a set of tires?
A continual volume of clean dry air to maintain 28-35psi.

LOL. I couldnt resist.
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Old 03-21-2012, 01:40 PM
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What are you looking for in a set of tires? Long tread life? Better road grip?

Whip
Looking for inexpensive, good handling tires that will give my 40-50K miles. Does Kumho make H rated in that size? The Michelin Harmonys are S rated and they don't hold the corners all that well with 70% sidewall ratio. Are the Altimax H rated? I'm not cray about unidirectional tires. I had them on my 97 E420 and never really got a lot of miles on them although they handle well.
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