Accord got new shoes again!

[Inspector1]

Had a new set of shoes installed this weekend... Time to get the snows off with temps in the 70's.
Went with Kelly-Springfield Charger HR Asym. Lets see how many miles I can get out of these?

I1 :)

[Pairallel]

That is an unusual (asymmetrical) tread - did you make sure they were all installed in the right direction?

Any idea what the logic is behind the tread design? :dunno:

[stiller fan]

so, i1: how did you like your GD tires over the course of the winter this year??? :)

[Inspector1]

That is an unusual (asymmetrical) tread - did you make sure they were all installed in the right direction?

Any idea what the logic is behind the tread design? :dunno:

Yes there on the correct way, outer 1/3 performance cornering mid 1/3 quiet/touring tread inner 1/3 all season tread..

With the 150 miles today I noticed very good cornering capabilities, extremely quiet and smooth ride. We will see if those characteristics diminish after 5-10k. When the rains come will see how they do wet.

I1 :)

[Inspector1]

so, i1: how did you like your GD tires over the course of the winter this year??? :)
Hey stiller,, Check the Green Diamond thread :) I try to keep threads on the topic;) :yes: :wave:

I1 :)

[Inspector1]

Well wet handling is excellent !! I do notice more suspension roll after taking the snows off..but that may also be affected by wear on shocks/struts with almost 100k on ODO :yes:
Overall very pleased... but time will tell :)

I1 :)

[RTexasF]

Regarding the mileage, sounds like it's strut & allignment time.

[BenjiBoy650]

Keep me posted on how those tires hold up in terms of noise and wear! I'm looking for a set of really quiet tires and I'm sick of my Michelins already - no grip wet or dry, just tons of road noise. Only thing it has over my old $65/ea. Yoks is that it has marginally better ride quality - noticed only by me and no one else, and they're actually round...Yoks had blistered tread but still had more grip. :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

[Inspector1]

Regarding the mileage, sounds like it's strut & allignment time.

I actually let them align the car.. After they were done I asked for the spec sheet.. the toe was out of spec on the right front .45deg , thats probably from blasting a curb a couple times but everything else was withen spec...
not bad for 98K without ever being touched!!
I am a firm believer in leave it alone unless there is a problem..
Struts...if they get noisey I might do something but for now they will work fine.. I will probably only have the car for 2 more years then the next owner can worry about that... at Around 200k

I1 :)

[Inspector1]

At the 7K mark I have even wear and have only worn off 3/64" of tread ...
No changes as far as noise or handling :thmsup:

I1 :)

[Agile]

7k in 2 month!!!! What do you do for a living?

[stiller fan]

sheesh, that's nothing...... some months i used to do 5-7k myself (while still in norfolk)....

[Inspector1]

7k in 2 month!!!! What do you do for a living?

See this thread (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=492)for a brief summary

I :)

[Inspector1]

sheesh, that's nothing...... some months i used to do 5-7k myself (while still in norfolk)....


:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy ;);) :thmsup: :biggrin:

[stiller fan]

and my car loved every mile of it..... :biggrin:

[Inspector1]

Kelly's went bye-bye with 40K on them and 2 of them being replaced due to road hazards. One had a bolt in sidewall and the other had been plugged 3 times. So 5 bucks per tire with my warranty to replace them. They had 6-7/32 tread remaining and were in good condition. But ..... I had to try out the new Toyo Versado's. Wow!! big difference as far as noise. The Versado is a very quite tire. Turn in is incredible and wet traction is very good.
Some may wonder why replace tires with that much tread on them ? I am back on the road again with my business and the price was right. $ 252 for 4 tires - self installed.

I1:)

[stevencrosbie]

"On the road again"

Good song :)

Nice lookin' tires. Be safe out there on the road!

[mwmcginn]

Self installed... you may have to elaborate on that a bit.

[RTexasF]

Hey Amigo, long time no hear. New job or same?

[Inspector1]

Back inspecting again and consulting to my other job.

mwmcginn - my consulting job is a repair shop that has tire machines. So basically their equipment my labor:yes:
I also switched my winter tires to my OE wheels and Toyo's went on CR-V wheels:thmsup:

I1:wave:

[mwmcginn]

Cool. I have a cousin that owns a general repair shop where I used to live. It was a great place to do my work and learn a lot.