General Car Conversation 2024 - part 2
#2071
Lexus Fanatic
Got the S580 back with the new tires on it, nice improvement. Not massive, run flats have come a long way, but the impact shock of expansion joints, highway reflectors etc is much softer, the runflats gave those sharp jolts that are now rounded over.
Was the improvement worth the $1,500 cost? I mean...probably not but I'm a weirdo lol.
Was the improvement worth the $1,500 cost? I mean...probably not but I'm a weirdo lol.
#2072
Lexus Fanatic
Got the S580 back with the new tires on it, nice improvement. Not massive, run flats have come a long way, but the impact shock of expansion joints, highway reflectors etc is much softer, the runflats gave those sharp jolts that are now rounded over.
Was the improvement worth the $1,500 cost? I mean...probably not but I'm a weirdo lol.
Was the improvement worth the $1,500 cost? I mean...probably not but I'm a weirdo lol.
What was wrong with the stock tires?...or did you just want run-flats? If it is just a little softer ride you want, you can sometimes get that by dropping the tires a couple of PSI, although you don't want to go too much under recommended PSIs, as it can add heat and cause wear on the outer-edges.
#2073
Pole Position
You're probably the only person I know that changes tires on a new car for just because....lol
#2074
My great grand father did that everytime he bought a new Lincoln!
#2075
Lexus Champion
I would be more picky if they didn't cost a fortune. I mean I can afford it, but it's what $1500? 2 grand?
I got the Mercedes with brand new but cheap Chinese tires and Steve pointed it out immediately when I posted just some random pic of something else about the car... he knew the brand, etc. LOL.
And yes, the next set will be Michelins but I can't just let perfectly good tires go to waste. I'm impressed at how they DON'T wear down considering the car.
I got the Mercedes with brand new but cheap Chinese tires and Steve pointed it out immediately when I posted just some random pic of something else about the car... he knew the brand, etc. LOL.
And yes, the next set will be Michelins but I can't just let perfectly good tires go to waste. I'm impressed at how they DON'T wear down considering the car.
#2076
If you consider those “good” I guess. But I would replace them immediately with some premium tires. That car deserves it!
#2077
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Not all that odd. 3 years ago, my parents drove their brand-new Santa Fe from the dealer straight to Discount Tire, to have the OE tires swapped for Nokians. They had a separate winter set on their previous car, but can’t manage swapping them anymore, so they went all weather.
#2078
Lexus Fanatic
What was wrong with the stock tires?...or did you just want run-flats? If it is just a little softer ride you want, you can sometimes get that by dropping the tires a couple of PSI, although you don't want to go too much under recommended PSIs, as it can add heat and cause wear on the outer-edges.
I think these look better too...
The original Hankooks:
#2079
Lexus Champion
But yes, the next set will be top of the line.
More so my point was just it's amusing, how we all have eagle eyes for certain/different things.
#2080
Lexus Fanatic
The difference a good set of tires makes is huge. Its more subtle when the tires are new...but you'll be blown away when you do finally replace those.
#2081
Lexus Champion
#2083
Pole Position
Well, I did say Steve is the ONLY person I KNOW that did this.
I agree people may do it for sucky OEM tires, parents for all-weathers for an easier life, or people who upgrade wheels and sizes but he does this with every new lease.
Nothing wrong with it. He’s very particular where most aren’t.
I agree people may do it for sucky OEM tires, parents for all-weathers for an easier life, or people who upgrade wheels and sizes but he does this with every new lease.
Nothing wrong with it. He’s very particular where most aren’t.
#2084
Lexus Champion
Ive seen the results enough to know it's a result of parents who don't take time to actually instruct kids. There is a very clear divide and result to the point I distinctly remember when I was 7 and stunned that other peoples cars were kept so trashy
#2085
Lexus Champion
Yep I work at a car dealership and that Sonata is a lot closer to the norm than many on here would believe. And some of them are only two years old looking like that. Often with 4 odd crappy tires.
I keep my car pretty clean. But I have to vacuum and dust it every week. The driver footwell is constantly getting dirty with leaves and such.
I keep my car pretty clean. But I have to vacuum and dust it every week. The driver footwell is constantly getting dirty with leaves and such.