wow. is this possible
06-15-2010 | 02:34 PM
#12
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Joined: 07-13-2007
Posts: 136
From: Gatineau (PQ)
The 16" tires will absorb more because of the taller sidewall, not because of the thread compound. Now you can inform your dealer that 17" tires have been standard on the LT1 (with the same suspension as the LS) since 2006.
For your info, I'm using 15" tires (195-65R15) in the winter and that's usually when I get the most suspension damage (Same as yours, my front suspension has been completely replaced over a period of 3 years), so I doubt that your 17" are responsible for the damage.
Which dealer is this so I make sure that I avoid them? Sounds to me that they can't figure it out and want to get rid of you.
Have they checked the lower control arm bushings? One went bad on me last year and it took them a while to figure out.
Yves
For your info, I'm using 15" tires (195-65R15) in the winter and that's usually when I get the most suspension damage (Same as yours, my front suspension has been completely replaced over a period of 3 years), so I doubt that your 17" are responsible for the damage.
Which dealer is this so I make sure that I avoid them? Sounds to me that they can't figure it out and want to get rid of you.
Have they checked the lower control arm bushings? One went bad on me last year and it took them a while to figure out.
Yves
has for 15'' thats what I also used during the winter.
and the have replace the lower control arm bushing both sides last week
06-17-2010 | 10:37 AM
#13
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Joined: 02-17-2008
Posts: 58
From: minneapolis
the 17' do have a shorter sidewall, but the speed rating DOES make a stiffer sidewall. Rubber IS softer, sidewalls are stiffer. I put H rated Goodyear tires on mine, it rides better than with the POS Firecraps that were T rated. Plus it is quieter (road noise wise, not front end clunk wise), does not hydroplane and spin tires at stop signs in the rain, and is actually safe to drive in the snow.
I actually downsized to a 205/60/16 to reduce the stress on the steering, and give a better ride. Very happy with the change. The H rating improved handling, the 205 gave me softer ride and better snow traction.
I actually downsized to a 205/60/16 to reduce the stress on the steering, and give a better ride. Very happy with the change. The H rating improved handling, the 205 gave me softer ride and better snow traction.