Fatter tires on stock 18in rims, yes 255/55/18 !
02-08-07, 08:21 AM
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I just put 255/55/18 Bridgestone Dueller Alenza on mine last week..
Did not use spacers..
From what I could tell, I don't have any rubbing.. Rubbing was
reported to happen when the wheel was turned all the way..
No rubbing that I could hear/see..
The Bridgestones have a bit stiffer ride than the Michelins
(could be the air pressure - 36 lbs)
but also about 300 less.. I got them on sale.. buy 3 get one free..
the local Tires Plus matched the Firestone Store price..
Did not use spacers..
From what I could tell, I don't have any rubbing.. Rubbing was
reported to happen when the wheel was turned all the way..
No rubbing that I could hear/see..
The Bridgestones have a bit stiffer ride than the Michelins
(could be the air pressure - 36 lbs)
but also about 300 less.. I got them on sale.. buy 3 get one free..
the local Tires Plus matched the Firestone Store price..
i am planning to change mine soon. Its been snowing thick here in indiana and the michelin is sucks.
02-08-07, 03:31 PM
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I like the original poster like the slightly beefier
look..
The Michelins have a less aggressive tread pattern
over the Alenza's..
I posted the images on my web server.. let me
know if you can't see them...
old
new
Forgot the side view..
Sideview
look..
The Michelins have a less aggressive tread pattern
over the Alenza's..
I posted the images on my web server.. let me
know if you can't see them...
old
new
Forgot the side view..
Sideview
Last edited by thekat; 12-05-07 at 06:05 PM.
Nice.....
02-21-07, 11:18 AM
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02-22-07, 04:50 AM
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03-06-07, 01:18 PM
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Use the stock 30 PSI front and rear! Your too high pressure combined with the extremely strong (read stiff) construction of the Alenza H/L will have your car going "boink" over every little rut and bump and really make the dash rattle.
03-27-07, 09:59 PM
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i just made the switch to 255/55/18 nitto 420S. v-rated. i didnt use spacers didnt seem like there was any rubbing. i wanted to go with Y or W rated tires but im not sure if i could get 30K out of them, b4 the car gets returned when the lease is up.
03-30-07, 05:14 AM
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This Tire is great.. found out the stiff ride issue.. very
simple..
I was "told" that the tires were inflated to 35 psi.. when
I checked the pressure was about 42 psi..
go figure.. :-)
The tires were not hot when I checked the pressure so the running
temp was even higher..
I dropped the pressure to 34 lbs.. big big difference..
In fact, I would say they ride as good as the Michelins.. if not better
The tires have alway been quiet even at the higher pressure..
Note to self check tire pressure "after" you get new tires..
Handling is great, very responsive... and the *deeper* tread depth is better
in the rain. In fact, it is pouring here in the city this morning so I will get to
test them again..
Final note.. I would /will buy these tires (this size) again.
I personally have never like Firestone tires, but
this tire has changed my mind.. I have put about 2500 miles on them with no issues (other than me not checking the tire pressure..
)
03-30-07, 05:21 AM
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05-04-07, 07:53 PM
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20's the way to go!
05-17-07, 01:17 PM
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Pics of the 255-55's please? I have to go with the fatter tires. Will this affect any warranty issue with the dealer?