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Originally Posted by CapriRacer
1) You didn't tell us what you took off. It is quite possible you selected a tire that was worse for RR. On the other hand, the tire you selected probably has better treadwear and traction.
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Originally Posted by gascort
The wife's car (98 olds intrigue) needs two new tires; currently running Hankook Optimo H418 tires; 225/60/16.
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sorry it got lost in my long-winded writing, but it was there at the top!
As for the tire size, I figured anything narrower would be better than wider, and they were $12 cheaper apiece. Not that 10mm does make much difference; I agree.
I already know about the new tires likely getting worse mpgs; I have read through your other threads about rolling resistance and tires, friction, etc. Thanks!
Nevyn, Thanks for the tips and the experience - I hope we enjoy them as much as you do. Planning to sidewall max 'em right away anyway and we're headed for a road trip next week so they'll go right through that 1200 miles.
Oh and the engine is the 3.8L - I love it. Only issues we've had with it are the notorious EGR tube melting the intake manifold gasket and the plastic coolant bypass elbow that's broken a couple times. Not bad for 230,000 miles.