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by Tango
Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:00 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Steering Wheel Click
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Re: Steering Wheel Click (ColonelPanic)

Thanks Colonel.
by Tango
Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:41 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Steering Wheel Click
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Steering Wheel Click

When driving the car and making a turn and returning to center, we get a click, or knock. It doesn't always do it. But it bothers me. Anyone ever hear this? It goes into the shop this Friday.
by Tango
Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:57 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Secret Recalls or TSB's
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Re: Secret Recalls or TSB's (Sunny)

thanks, tom.
by Tango
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:12 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Secret Recalls or TSB's
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Secret Recalls or TSB's

Anyone have web site for these? Or a way to find them? Thanks, Tom.
by Tango
Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:14 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 AWD Alignment Specs?
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Re: 2003 AWD Alignment Specs? (Tango)

just bumping it up. They are still checking their specs that they are using.
by Tango
Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:46 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 AWD Alignment Specs?
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Re: 2003 AWD Alignment Specs? (Tango)

Has no one had a 4 wheel alignment on an AWD Vibe? Anyone work at a GM Dealer? Still looking for some help.
by Tango
Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:37 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 AWD Alignment Specs?
Replies: 2
Views: 814

2003 AWD Alignment Specs?

Hey guys. Can someone please post the specs for AWD Alignment? I am having an issue with the local garage I used. They royaly screwed up my alignment. They replaced all four tires at their expense. Redid the alignment. The front tires are bad again in 5,000 miles. He thinks his software is screwed u...
by Tango
Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:05 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: (gpk99)

Ran TAXI for 24 yrs....owner...and i ALWAYS ran mine max preassure....and got 60,000 miles out of my tires...always......sometimes even more.......BF Goodrich T/A's....sweet tires.Good job gpk99. You won't have any problems following that regimen.
by Tango
Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:00 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: (jonathonbarton)

Tango.You *do* realize that by running your tires at 42psi that if your tire experiences a heat-related increase of pressure on the order of 5 psi you're *over* the max rated for the tire, and are risking catastrophic failure of the tire......right?Do this for me...Set your tires to 42psi, get out o...
by Tango
Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:01 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: Proper Tire Pressure? (MadBill)

I think if you ask your tire shop about running say 45 psig on the street, they'll say it will wear out the center of the tread, lose most of the grip in the rain, ride like the springs were concrete ... [/QUOTE]I check my tires religiously. Especialy to see that they are wearing evenly. The tires(F...
by Tango
Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:51 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Falken Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: Falken Tires (Sunny)

Quote, originally posted by Sunny » I didn't know that. Where did you find that info? There is Falken 512s for $308.00 with free shipping on Ebay.It is imprinted on the sidewall. It(Falken) must be an off shoot of Sumitomo.
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:44 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Falken Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: Falken Tires (Sunny)

I was shocked to see that Falken Tires are made by Sumitomo.
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: Proper Tire Pressure? (MadBill)

If you stick with the Vehicle spec. Then you also are stuck with the "stock" Tire. Continental. BTW I got 28.500 miles and they hadn't reached the wear indicators yet. They wore very evenly, no cupping. That's a lot more than anyone else has gotton on Continentals. Tire shop said maybe ano...
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:17 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Falken Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: Falken Tires (cohocarl)

ZE 512 91V. I tried talking the dealer into going to a lower rated speed tire. But, no dice. He will only put on the same as he takes off. It's a liability issue.
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:12 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: Proper Tire Pressure? (ragingfish)

That is such false info! You have fallen for the company line. You will also wear your tires out much more quickly. And that is what they want! My info comes form speaking to a BMW engineer. I also worked for a Ford Dealer. We never had a problem with any complaints! But, it's your car, and your tir...
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:06 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Falken Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Falken Tires

Just had Falken Tires installed on my vibe. They were much less $$$ than Michelin, Continental or Goodyear. Great looking aggressive tread. I paid $102.50 each. That included mounting, balance and tire disposal. Anyone else have these tires on their Vibe.
by Tango
Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:01 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Proper Tire Pressure?
Replies: 22
Views: 15262

Re: Proper Tire Pressure? (chrisblues)

I run my tires just below the Max on the sidewall. It will protect the rim and tire from potholes at the same time. As well as give you excellent tire life! With the stock Continental Tires, I got 28,500 miles. And they still had life left as they hadn't reached the wear indicators yet.