What tires does the Vibe come with?

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 10:57 am

Just ordered my base Vibe with 16" aluminum rims. What tires can I expect to see on them? I've heard they are Good~Year, but which model of tire is it? How do the stock Good~Years ride? I'm thinking of swapping the tires when the car is delivered to the dealer. I like Michelins and a swap at delivery might not cost too much. What d'ya think?

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 11:07 am

quote:What tires can I expect to see on them?The 16" rims come with either (16-inch P205/55R/16):GoodYear Eagle RS-A :: INFOorContinental ContiTouring Contact :: INFOI have the Continental's on my Vibe and do not have any problems with them, however I have heard the Goodyear's are a little better. The tread design is a little different between the two, but both provide all-season performance.The 17" rims (P215/50ZR/17 summer tires) come with Dunlop SP Sport 9000's :: INFOquote: like Michelins and a swap at delivery might not cost too much. What d'ya think? If you really want the Michelin's, go for it. However, I am personally just going to ride out the factory tires before I replace them and/or upgrade to larger rims.

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 1:30 pm

I also have the Continentals, and they ride surprisingly well. No reason to make the change in my opinion, unless you need Z rated tires.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 2:25 pm

I think the Canadian Vibe will have the Good~Years on it. Thanks for the links and the info. This web board really rocks. What is a Z rated tire?

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 8:15 pm

quote:What is a Z rated tire?A Z-Rated tire is what they put on the 17" rims for the Vibe. They are higher performance, higher speed capable.Check the link from Dunlap (click here) to read more on the Z-rated tire.The Z-Rated tire is essentially made for wet or dry traction (no snow.. well safely, that is).

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 12:45 am

My Vibe has the Continentals on it. I noticed that the other Vibe that arrived with mine on the dealer lot had Goodyears. Only difference between the two Vibes was mine is 5-speed, the other was auto and color (salsa vs. neptune). I'm in Canada, so I don't think that makes a difference.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 12:56 am

I have continental's as well but I haven't used them yet. I put my 18 inch wheels with Nitto ZR- rated tires the very next day after I bought the car.I never had continentals before so I hope they will ride well in the snow

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 1:58 am

Base Vibe, base 16" steel wheels, Good Year RS-A tires. They were on there for only 50 miles. Replaced by aftermarket 17" aluminum wheels and Falken tires.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 6:00 am

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