Just got new tires

[Blazed04]

So as i posted about a week or so ago...the dealer was ordering me new tires, because the bridgestones that come on the car were said to be crappy. So they were ordering me some Toyos. But called up and said that they were back ordered and didnt know when theyd be in. Anyways, i went down there this morning, because we told them that we needed the tires ASAP because of a road trip we were taking (:lol: haha) Since they didnt have the Toyos, the put a set of Michelin Pilot MXM4's on. The demensions of these tires are 225/50/17 compared to the 215/55/17 of the Bridgestones. They are said to be quieter, but i think that theyre louder than the Bridgestones. Although i think they look better, with a lower profile they make the car look more sporty, and they hug the road better. Just wanna hear some opinions...

[Mole]

the lower series tires will always be louder than the higher ones.

for ie... in your case you jumped from 55 to a 50.

[HKSV6SLE]

the lower the sidewall (series) the tire gets thinner so it will make more noise, that's part of the reason why most passneger cars use 60 series tires...

[fotodad]

Speaking of ordering new tires, I just ordered a set of Michelin Pilot A/S. I'm in debt up to my butt. The should be here in about a week. My local tire guy matched Tirerack's price plus gave me a deal on mounting. I'll let everyone know how they perform once I get some miles on them.

Anyone need a set of stock Bridgestone Turanzas? I'll let them go cheap, cheap, cheap!

[Blazed04]

Yeah im lucky, because i got my new tires for free. FOTO, you shoulda went to toyota and told them something bad about your tires, and since they are still under warauntee you would have probably gotten new ones at no cost, or almost nothing.

[slingshot]

Fotodad never would have gotten Michelin Pilot A/S from Toyota. Those tires are the best all-season tires made and expensive. Foto, is your local tire place a nationwide chain store? I'm surprised you got such a good deal. Great going. How much are the stock Turanza tires from Tirerack? I don't have a place to store tires so can't buy your old tires. I have yet to make my OEM tires squeal so I would rather get stiffer shocks than new tires at this point. I would love to have less lean when making tight turns at high speeds. I never test drove the SE Sport model so don't know just how much less lean they have. Anyone test drive both the Sport and SLE and can comment?
Dave

[fotodad]

Foto, is your local tire place a nationwide chain store?

I think they're just a local outfit. The place is called American Car Care Centers. Who knows, with a name like that, maybe they are national.

I'm surprised you got such a good deal. Great going.

Thanks, Dave. I'm a little surprised, too. They told me they were making $90.00 on the deal. I can live with that. Hey, they gotta feed their kids, too.

How much are the stock Turanza tires from Tirerack?

Wow! Tirerack sells them for $167.00 each! That seems high! I'd sell my set for that price!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... ranza+EL42

I don't have a place to store tires so can't buy your old tires

I'll make you an unbelievable deal! I just wonder how expensive shipping would be. Remember, one of the tires was patched.

I never test drove the SE Sport model so don't know just how much less lean they have. Anyone test drive both the Sport and SLE and can comment? Dave

Before I bought my SLE I test drove an SE Sport. The Sport version definitely has a tighter suspension. And yes, the Sport, in my opinion, did not lean as much as the SLE does. But it's a small difference. I think your idea to get new springs/shocks for your suspension is smart. Depending on how these tires perform and if I can get out of debt anytime soon, I think the next thing on my shopping list will be suspension improvements.

[slingshot]

The Turanza's in HR speed rating are only $135 each at TireRack. Still, they are a lot more than the standard tires were for the Gen1 Solara. But these Turanza's are better for sure than those. Still no comparison to the Pilot A/S and when it comes time to replace them, I'll be getting the Pilots for sure since they aren't much more than the OEM's.

[fotodad]

The Turanza's in HR speed rating are only $135 each at TireRack.

For whatever reason, I've got "V" rated tires on my car. Did I just get lucky, or did other 04s ship with "V" rated tires?

[slingshot]

I got V series too by the definition of the lettering on the tire that you specified in an earlier thread. I was just offering that an alternative lower speed rated tire is available for less that is perfectly suitable since I think few of us go over 120MPG. I can't see the need for anything higher than H rating myself unless you drive on the Autobahn.