Another dumb car maintenance question - Page 6

Cloud · 06-15-2008, 11:44 AM

The tires I believe are appropriate for my car have a load/speed rating of 86H. The ones I was going to buy have a speed rating of 86T.

I went in to Sam's to order these tires, because they got top ratings at Consumer Reports, but are only available at buying clubs. Michelins. they have a $60 off special, too. But they told me the speed rating is different. Do you know if it makes that much difference? I'm positive the size is correct.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-15-2008, 11:52 AM

H rating is 130 mph maximum.
T rating is 118 mph maximum.
Do you drive that fast?
There is no law that says you can't put on any goddamn tire you want.

Cloud · 06-15-2008, 11:54 AM

of course I don't go that fast,

but I don't want to make an expensive mistake,

in my ignorance, which is vast.

BrianR · 06-17-2008, 12:30 PM

the 3000-mile oil change may not be needed for your car.

Details here.

Cloud · 06-26-2008, 12:59 PM

BTW, thanks Urbane Guerilla for the tips on wheel alignment. New tires, wheel alignment, yay!

tw · 06-26-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

New tires, wheel alignment, yay!

Ask for the computer printout (numbers) from the alignment machine for both before and after the alignment is done. They are required to provide those printouts only if you ask for them. Printout should provide numbers for both front and rear wheels AND what tolerances were being used. Those numbers may expose or report other useful facts both historical and should future problems occur.

Cloud · 06-30-2008, 08:33 PM

I want to thank everyone for their help with my car stuff. I really appreciate it.

I knew there was SOME use for men.

lookout123 · 07-01-2008, 01:08 AM

yabbut did you get the readout?

Cloud · 07-01-2008, 09:32 AM

I asked, but did not get it (because I would have to wait for it, and I ran out of time).

tw · 07-02-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I asked, but did not get it (because I would have to wait for it, and I ran out of time).

Wait for it? The tech has those numbers before he even raises a wrench. However, when selling something unnecessary, then stalling on anything written is a common technique. Why would you wait for something that the tech must have before he makes any adjustments? Many auto service places sell this alignment along side other useless tasks such as tuneups and 'lube job'. Tuneups and 'lube jobs' both have long been eliminated. But some still pay for that service also.

Best you not know that nothing was or could be changed.

BrianR · 07-19-2008, 02:34 PM

Thread resurrection time!

I happened across this site and thought it would be appropriate here.

06-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	The tires I believe are appropriate for my car have a load/speed rating of 86H. The ones I was going to buy have a speed rating of 86T. I went in to Sam's to order these tires, because they got top ratings at Consumer Reports, but are only available at buying clubs. Michelins. they have a $60 off special, too. But they told me the speed rating is different. Do you know if it makes that much difference? I'm positive the size is correct. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-15-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	H rating is 130 mph maximum. T rating is 118 mph maximum. Do you drive that fast? There is no law that says you can't put on any goddamn tire you want. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-15-2008, 11:54 AM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	of course I don't go that fast, but I don't want to make an expensive mistake, in my ignorance, which is vast. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-17-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	the 3000-mile oil change may not be needed for your car. Details here. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

06-26-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	BTW, thanks Urbane Guerilla for the tips on wheel alignment. New tires, wheel alignment, yay! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-30-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I want to thank everyone for their help with my car stuff. I really appreciate it. I knew there was SOME use for men. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-01-2008, 01:08 AM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	yabbut did you get the readout? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

07-01-2008, 09:32 AM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I asked, but did not get it (because I would have to wait for it, and I ran out of time). __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-19-2008, 02:34 PM	#11
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Thread resurrection time! I happened across this site and thought it would be appropriate here. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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