just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
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Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
Nice, I am getting mine installed tomorrow. Relative to the crapenza's, what is the road comfort like?Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
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Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
how much were they, mounted and balanced?Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
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Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
haha dude i have a Majestic Blue 03 6 speed.. haha i torrorize I-290 and I-90 aka Mass Pike all the time.. hahaha Originally posted by jerdubois
just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
they look NICE and AGGRESSIVE (and had just enough snow/wet on the ground to test em a bit).
they are a bit narrower, but i like the look, its real streamlined with the wheel now.
ill let ya know the status w/ a bit more miles on them.
cheers -
jerome
Blue Max's in MA unite to terrorize the highways haha
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Originally posted by MaxedOut
haha dude i have a Majestic Blue 03 6 speed.. haha i torrorize I-290 and I-90 aka Mass Pike all the time.. hahaha
Blue Max's in MA unite to terrorize the highways haha
hahhaa, 2k2 GLE maj blue here...not on the highways much. there are much fewer maximas up in mass than there back home on long island - i like it that way though.Originally posted by MaxedOut
haha dude i have a Majestic Blue 03 6 speed.. haha i torrorize I-290 and I-90 aka Mass Pike all the time.. hahaha
Blue Max's in MA unite to terrorize the highways haha
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TireRack.com rates these right below the Pilot A/S.
They're only $89 each! So, are they a half-as-expensive alternative to the Pilot A/S? They don't come in the stock 225 width, just 215...
They're only $89 each! So, are they a half-as-expensive alternative to the Pilot A/S? They don't come in the stock 225 width, just 215...
I'd like to see a pic of a 215's (to see how the sidewall looks)
I actually upgraded from GLE 16's (215/55/16) so my speedo would be back in spec with 215/50/17.
I actually upgraded from GLE 16's (215/55/16) so my speedo would be back in spec with 215/50/17.
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Originally posted by Young04
hahhaa, 2k2 GLE maj blue here...not on the highways much. there are much fewer maximas up in mass than there back home on long island - i like it that way though.
maxedout and young4 - lets do it!Originally posted by Young04
hahhaa, 2k2 GLE maj blue here...not on the highways much. there are much fewer maximas up in mass than there back home on long island - i like it that way though.
* as for $$, it was a bit more on the expensive side, but it was a LONG story better told after a few beers. tirerack is $90/tire ($360 total), $40 for shipping, and $20/tire to mount/balance = $480 or there abouts. mine were $550 mounted, balanced, and lifetime warranty ... plus i had it done @ sullivan tire (which i take some comfort in since i can go anywhere anytime and theyll rotate etc for free).
* road noise - tough to tell right now, probably eaqual but grip was WAY better
* "coolness" - the car has lost some of that "grocery-getter" look in the wheels area since the tires are more flush w/ the wheels. HOWEVER ill be a bit more careful when parallell parking since ive lost just a bit of extra "backup" padding when i hit the curbs.
cheers -
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Originally posted by MaxedOut
haha dude i have a Majestic Blue 03 6 speed.. haha i torrorize I-290 and I-90 aka Mass Pike all the time.. hahaha
Blue Max's in MA unite to terrorize the highways haha
Gotta include 495 too Originally posted by MaxedOut
haha dude i have a Majestic Blue 03 6 speed.. haha i torrorize I-290 and I-90 aka Mass Pike all the time.. hahaha
Blue Max's in MA unite to terrorize the highways haha
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Originally posted by jerdubois just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17.
updated -Originally posted by jerdubois just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17.
* hang on baby, this car can actually corner now - man, these tires "locked in" when i took the off ramp hard. really just beared down and felt like the car was turning in a groove on the offramp, what a difference!
* road noise - sounds fine ... not much more/less noticeable (then again i usually have the stereo at 20 or so)
cheers -
jerome
I just installed my htr+ and while I have not been on the highway yet, I can tell right away that it is a different car! I wish that I did this sooner!
installed mine too in the 235/45/17 size and they make a huge difference...it costs $95 for the whole install..i went to another place and they quoted me 200+ dollars! btw i got mine installed at sears
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Originally posted by MaDxKiLLa
installed mine too in the 235/45/17 size and they make a huge difference...it costs $95 for the whole install..i went to another place and they quoted me 200+ dollars! btw i got mine installed at sears
I too got mine installed at sears. $200!! What the F! That is insane!!! Originally posted by MaDxKiLLa
installed mine too in the 235/45/17 size and they make a huge difference...it costs $95 for the whole install..i went to another place and they quoted me 200+ dollars! btw i got mine installed at sears
btw, mine are 235/45/17 as well. They fit nice, with hardley any bulg.
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Originally posted by jerdubois just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
folx - just took the pictures outside (friggin cold out there!)Originally posted by jerdubois just got the sumitomo htr+ put on baby ... 215/50/17. could tell there was a BIG difference in the first on-ramp.
http://members.verizon.net/~vze2wjx8...max_sumi_1.jpg
http://members.verizon.net/~vze2wjx8...max_sumi_2.jpg
http://members.verizon.net/~vze2wjx8...max_sumi_3.jpg
http://members.verizon.net/~vze2wjx8...max_sumi_4.jpg
thanks for the pics.. those dont look out of place at all. I can hardly tell. Price + being in spec and all, those are pretty compelling...
my condolences on that nasty curb rash
my condolences on that nasty curb rash
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my condolences on that nasty curb rash
curb rash? where? seriously! u see something in the pics i dont?Originally posted by TimW
my condolences on that nasty curb rash
also - they are slightly below the load rating (91 vs. 93) but i think that is a lot better off then being 1" too wide on the tire/wheel side.
cheers -
jerome
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Originally posted by jerdubois
curb rash? where? seriously! u see something in the pics i dont?
I think it's snow on the wheel on jerz_max_sumi_2.jpg.Originally posted by jerdubois
curb rash? where? seriously! u see something in the pics i dont?
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Hey Jerome
I thought I was the only one terrorizing those roads! You've got to love the 495 north to 290 west ramp. I've lost some rubber on that stretch of asphalt.
Cold up here huh? Let us know how the new sneakers handle the snow...
Peace.
I thought I was the only one terrorizing those roads! You've got to love the 495 north to 290 west ramp. I've lost some rubber on that stretch of asphalt.
Cold up here huh? Let us know how the new sneakers handle the snow...
Peace.
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Originally posted by simpleMax I think it's snow on the wheel on jerz_max_sumi_2.jpg.
actually you caught a good shot of the wheel flaking i had been talking about ...Originally posted by simpleMax I think it's snow on the wheel on jerz_max_sumi_2.jpg.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=174213
it is being replaced by nissan.
fyi - i used to live in hudson ... so i know the 290 exit off of 495 all too well! of course, i had an A4 then so i used to take it at 75, now its moderate at around 60!
cheers -
jerome