Goodyear Eagles (Be Gone)
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Burning Brakes
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Goodyear Eagles (Be Gone)
I bought my 98 new and after 10 years and 30K, it still had the original tires on it. They looked OK. But, they were riding like they were made out of cement. So, today went to tire shop and put on a set of Michelin Sports with a balance and 4 wheel alignment.
What a difference!!!! Went up on the freeway and at speed, they rode so good,
it was almost better then sex (notice: almost!!).
She seems new again. Also, they recommended 35lbs pressure.
What a difference!!!! Went up on the freeway and at speed, they rode so good,
it was almost better then sex (notice: almost!!).She seems new again. Also, they recommended 35lbs pressure.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Port Fl
Is that 35 psi cold, if so I think that's a little high. You're going to gain 3 or 4 lbs when the tires warm up (depending on ambient temperature) and that seem high to me. If that's 35 psi once the tires are warmed up, then that sounds closer to normal.
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Burning Brakes
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Yes, that was 35 warm...................
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stark County Ohio
The C5 is a relatively light car for the size of the tires. 35-PSI seems too high. I do not have the tires you bought but if they are the same size as the original, I would advise you to drop the pressure to that recommended on the drivers door sticker.
Do not go by the sidewall MAXIMUM tire pressure as that pressure is for tires that are subjected to the MAXIMUM weight rating for that tire. This is not the case with the C5, which in stock configuration, weighs in at around 820 pounds per tire. (3,250 pounds divided by 4)
Experience from others on the forum (long time C5 owners with many miles) dictates the pressure be 30 HOT for long term even tire wear in C5 stock tire sizes. (My 2000 and 2003 both call for 30-PSI COLD on the door tag)
Remember this advice is from real world experence from fellow forum members that have racked up the miles and not some tire jockey without actual C5 experence.
Over inflation will only result in excessive wear at the center of the tread.
I'm just trying to help you get the most from your tires and wanted to pass on this information from reliable forum members. One of the aforementioned members is one of the engineers that worked on the C5 platform. I’ll trust their information first and formost.
Enjoy your car!
Do not go by the sidewall MAXIMUM tire pressure as that pressure is for tires that are subjected to the MAXIMUM weight rating for that tire. This is not the case with the C5, which in stock configuration, weighs in at around 820 pounds per tire. (3,250 pounds divided by 4)
Experience from others on the forum (long time C5 owners with many miles) dictates the pressure be 30 HOT for long term even tire wear in C5 stock tire sizes. (My 2000 and 2003 both call for 30-PSI COLD on the door tag)
Remember this advice is from real world experence from fellow forum members that have racked up the miles and not some tire jockey without actual C5 experence.
Over inflation will only result in excessive wear at the center of the tread.
I'm just trying to help you get the most from your tires and wanted to pass on this information from reliable forum members. One of the aforementioned members is one of the engineers that worked on the C5 platform. I’ll trust their information first and formost.
Enjoy your car!
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Burning Brakes
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I recently put new Michelin RF's on my C5 and they made a big difference in ride and noise. Also, now when I hit second gear (A4 with 3.42 gears) the rear end doesn't get squirrely, it just lays a patch!! I love em.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
What do you think of the appearance of these tires? I have heard (but have not seen) that they are not as wide as the GY tires. Have they changed the look of the car?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Any 10 yr. old tire with 30K will ride like cement regardless of the brand.
Michelin is a very nice tire, I put a full set of brand new OEM Goodyears on and they ride like butter.
Michelin is a very nice tire, I put a full set of brand new OEM Goodyears on and they ride like butter.
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From: Bel Air (by way of Fort Worth, TX) Maryland
St. Jude Donor '12 thru '21
But the Michelin A/S ZP is an excellent tire and with treadwear rating of 400 they should last you awhile
Team Owner
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From: Miami Beach FL
as well. I put OEM's on a year and a half ago; still a ton of tread left and the ride's good. When new shoes are in order it will be both wheels and tires. I was talking to a guy at NTB last week and got pricing on the Michelin RF - right around $1250 all the way around (contrasted by the $1675 for GY's), I like the sound of that.
Instructor
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From: Camarillo CA
Had same experience with 2K Vert. RF regardless of brand = peace of mind especially when out in the middle of nowhere. The diference between 8 year old OEM GY RFs was night and day. For me the 200 mile runflat spec was enough to justify the extra GY $$$$$.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
I have the Mich AS ZPs, love them and yes, they do look different from the Goodyears.........but there are no other tires on the market as wide as the Goodyears in their stock sizes
Cruising
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From: Denver North Carolina
Interesting, I haven't heard 35 lbs. I have Michelin Sports. When I first got them, they had 28 lbs. so I figured that was correct. However, I wasn't happy with the steering so I began experimenting. I finally increased them to 32 cold lbs. and now it steers great. It does increase to 35 or 36 lbs. after driving it for 15 minutes or so. Is 35 lbs. the cold pressure or the driving pressure?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Burning Brakes
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Good tire. It was actually my second choice and a close second. I wanted a little more stick than an all season tire.
AS = All Season in the name of the Michelin Pilot Sport (PS) All Season (AS) Zero Pressure (ZP).
But they are several hundred dollars less than the Firestone Firehawk SZ50s that I just put on my C5. I researched and debated. Good choice for an all season rather than a performance summer tire.
AS = All Season in the name of the Michelin Pilot Sport (PS) All Season (AS) Zero Pressure (ZP).
But they are several hundred dollars less than the Firestone Firehawk SZ50s that I just put on my C5. I researched and debated. Good choice for an all season rather than a performance summer tire.