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I got some new tires (that would be tyres for my European friends) and now I get what all the fuss is about. I had been driving my XJ8 for about a week and was really getting a bit disappointed with the ride quality and the noise. The new rubbers make it almost like a whole different car.
Last edited by Clark Mason; 11-13-2010 at 05:56 AM.
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I also recently got new tyres on my XJ8. I did have the Factory Standard Pirelli tyres, but I didn't like how noisy they were or how hard they were. I have replaced them with a set of Falken Tyres, which are a lot better. Softer compound means the ride is a little softer and quieter. Now I need to have my front suspension bushes replaced and the tracking (alignment) done.
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Nothin' Fancy - I've bought every tire I've ever had put on a vehicle from a local independent dealer for 20 years or so now. I told him what I wanted - priority was smooth, quiet ride, this is my every day driver not a high speed pleasure cruiser - he recommended an Avenger touring tire (not sure of the manufacturer (not on the paperwork I have handy)) and I went with it.
Whole deal, installed, balanced, alignment - $600.00
It's nice to have folks you have a long business relationship with so you can lean on their expertise.
Whole deal, installed, balanced, alignment - $600.00
It's nice to have folks you have a long business relationship with so you can lean on their expertise.
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Here's an idea I'd like feedback on. It may only be the XJR, but it might relate to the XJ8 also, or might be only in my head
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Before I replaced my tires, the car tracked horribly (Grabbed grooves easily and pulled on side-hills). I put the new tires on and re-aligned it, but found it tracked horribly still.
I was VERY disappointed because I thought that would be the end of it. I got the Goodyear Eagle GT's, and LOVE the look and ride, but tracking was awful. I will say, they are still slightly loud, but quieter than what was on it (P-Zero's).
One day I started thinking about the assistive steering. I knew it must be controlled by the computer, so I decided to reset the computer and make the car re-learn how to drive. I pulled the Negative Battery cable and touched it to the Positive post for about 10 seconds, put it back on, allowed it to idle for about 5 mins to relearn all the fuel mixture, throttle positions, etc, then took it for a drive.
When I started out, the steering wheel was VERY heavy. It tracked straight, but was hard to turn. In about 5 minutes, when the computers started to learn everything again, I was amazed that my tracking was perfect, it does NOT pull anymore, and the steering is light again (when needed).
Maybe it's just all in my head, but I believe it made a HUGE difference. Might be worth a try... Besides, this may eliminate other gremlins that you didn't realize existed.
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Before I replaced my tires, the car tracked horribly (Grabbed grooves easily and pulled on side-hills). I put the new tires on and re-aligned it, but found it tracked horribly still.
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One day I started thinking about the assistive steering. I knew it must be controlled by the computer, so I decided to reset the computer and make the car re-learn how to drive. I pulled the Negative Battery cable and touched it to the Positive post for about 10 seconds, put it back on, allowed it to idle for about 5 mins to relearn all the fuel mixture, throttle positions, etc, then took it for a drive.
When I started out, the steering wheel was VERY heavy. It tracked straight, but was hard to turn. In about 5 minutes, when the computers started to learn everything again, I was amazed that my tracking was perfect, it does NOT pull anymore, and the steering is light again (when needed).
Maybe it's just all in my head, but I believe it made a HUGE difference. Might be worth a try... Besides, this may eliminate other gremlins that you didn't realize existed.
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Last edited by SuperSport; 11-13-2010 at 11:30 AM.
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@ Stephen, that's a canny idea, once I'm back on the road I'll try that, a before and after, and update the thread. The Goodyears look to have an incredible tread life, are they "Y" rated, extra load tyres?
I've just switched to Bridgestone Potenza, I hope I get more life out of them than the Michelin pilotsport 2s.
I've just switched to Bridgestone Potenza, I hope I get more life out of them than the Michelin pilotsport 2s.
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@ Stephen, that's a canny idea, once I'm back on the road I'll try that, a before and after, and update the thread. The Goodyears look to have an incredible tread life, are they "Y" rated, extra load tyres?
I've just switched to Bridgestone Potenza, I hope I get more life out of them than the Michelin pilotsport 2s.
I've just switched to Bridgestone Potenza, I hope I get more life out of them than the Michelin pilotsport 2s.
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