Spare Tire Rubber Smell gets into interior of car
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Spare Tire Rubber Smell gets into interior of car
My spare tire is the original Pirelli tire when car was new and now has a very bad rubber burning smell to it. It has never been used yet and if car is closed up for a while, the inside of the car also smells like burned rubber. The fire wall in the trunk is well sealed. In fact, this car is driven on these same original Pirelli tires, which have good tread still... Pushing 50k mile <grin>
If I buy new tires, I think I'd get these same tires, but I don't need new tires now. I tried soaking the spare in vinegar, than baking soda, sit in sun for days, nothing helps. Maybe a spare tire cover????
Any advice would be helpful... Thanks in advance!!!
If I buy new tires, I think I'd get these same tires, but I don't need new tires now. I tried soaking the spare in vinegar, than baking soda, sit in sun for days, nothing helps. Maybe a spare tire cover????
Any advice would be helpful... Thanks in advance!!!
Last edited by Aleather; 07-16-2024 at 12:19 PM.
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Continental PureContact LS 245/50R17 99V, buy five for $210 a piece
Continental 245/50R17 99W, buy 5 for $249 a piece
Does a wider tire (99W) mean a rougher ride? Thinking about buying a cheaper tire for the spare, maybe.
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Maybe its time... They don't make the Pirelli P Zero P245/50ZR17 SBR tires anymore from what I found, but I found these:
Continental PureContact LS 245/50R17 99V, buy five for $210 a piece
Continental 245/50R17 99W, buy 5 for $249 a piece
Does a wider tire (99W) mean a rougher ride? Thinking about buying a cheaper tire for the spare, maybe.
Continental PureContact LS 245/50R17 99V, buy five for $210 a piece
Continental 245/50R17 99W, buy 5 for $249 a piece
Does a wider tire (99W) mean a rougher ride? Thinking about buying a cheaper tire for the spare, maybe.
WJ
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Maybe its time... They don't make the Pirelli P Zero P245/50ZR17 SBR tires anymore from what I found, but I found these:
Continental PureContact LS 245/50R17 99V, buy five for $210 a piece
Continental 245/50R17 99W, buy 5 for $249 a piece
Does a wider tire (99W) mean a rougher ride? Thinking about buying a cheaper tire for the spare, maybe.
Continental PureContact LS 245/50R17 99V, buy five for $210 a piece
Continental 245/50R17 99W, buy 5 for $249 a piece
Does a wider tire (99W) mean a rougher ride? Thinking about buying a cheaper tire for the spare, maybe.
The tire width is the first number, 245. That is the tread width in millimeters. The 50 is the sidewall aspect ration expressed in percent. So a 50 is 50% of the width. Smaller numbers equate to narrower sidewalls, or a "shorter" tire. The R means it's a radial tire, which they all are now. And the 17 is the inside diameter in inches. The 99 is the load rating. Google tire load rating chart to see what that equates to.
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My 1998 XK8 is fitted with Continental Extreme Contact 245/45 ZR18 100Y on front and 255/45 ZR18 103Y on the rear. Excellent all-around tires for my driving style. The standard wheels for 1998 models were 17", adjust accordingly. Any of the major online tire sites will have the specs on what fits your car and what options you have for size changes.
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My 1998 XK8 is fitted with Continental Extreme Contact 245/45 ZR18 100Y on front and 255/45 ZR18 103Y on the rear. Excellent all-around tires for my driving style. The standard wheels for 1998 models were 17", adjust accordingly. Any of the major online tire sites will have the specs on what fits your car and what options you have for size changes.
I love Continental tires! Had and have Michelins on a couple of my cars, including the 2006 Super V8 Portfolio, which I replaced with Continentals, and what a difference Continental tires does for the ride compared with Michelins! :-)
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I run Michelin PS4 on the staggered 18" rims and I don't find the ride is harsh in any way.
...unlike my son's Scirocco on 19" rims with rubber bands (235/35) for tyres
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Do you like the ride with the wider tires in the rear? Wider tires in the rear will make this car look cooler, for sure!
Looking forward to new tires!!!
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Neither of my present or past cars had 17" rims so I cannot comment on ride, etc. I know some folks leave them on for cost savings and the ability to rotate tires evenly. Ride harshness starts (somewhat) at 19" and is noticeable from 20" and up. Sidewall height is a bigger factor as @michaelh noted.
IMHO the staggered tires give it better traction and elevates the car's looks entirely. I replaced the tires when I bought this car since the ones on it were 10 years old. They had 90% tread left but rode like rocks. The new Continentals made a huge difference in ride and traction.
I use one of the replaced OEM 17" rims for a spare fitted with a good used tire. The 25 YO Pirelli spare was never used but dry rotted just the same. Rubber ages just like everything else. Once you get past 6 years old, replace the tires. It is dangerous otherwise.
IMHO the staggered tires give it better traction and elevates the car's looks entirely. I replaced the tires when I bought this car since the ones on it were 10 years old. They had 90% tread left but rode like rocks. The new Continentals made a huge difference in ride and traction.
I use one of the replaced OEM 17" rims for a spare fitted with a good used tire. The 25 YO Pirelli spare was never used but dry rotted just the same. Rubber ages just like everything else. Once you get past 6 years old, replace the tires. It is dangerous otherwise.
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