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Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B September 3rd 07 03:05 AM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
My '89 Mazda 626:

The recommended tires were 185/70-14. I replaced them with the same size.
Acceleration was OK at best, and poor going up hills. Also, the amount of
sidewall flex made for poor cornering.

I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find, a $29
"loss leader" from a regional tire place. One went flat last week, and I
found a crack in the tread at the sidewall. NG...

So, I had some 185/60-14s hanging around and had them mounted. WOW!!! The
acceleration is amazing, even going uphill in 4th gear (I had to downshift
to 3rd before...). Handling is 100% better, and the odometer is finally
right (it was 5% off (-) before...)

Any comments? I haven't been able to 'calibrate' the speedo yet. Even
though the odometer was off before, the speedo was correct according to
three different radar 'speed reminders' they put by the side of the road,
and a couple of 'official' radar readings as well... ;)



EdV September 3rd 07 04:32 AM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
Did you use the same tire pressure?

On Sep 2, 10:05 pm, Hachiroku > wrote:
> My '89 Mazda 626:
>
> The recommended tires were 185/70-14. I replaced them with the same size.
> Acceleration was OK at best, and poor going up hills. Also, the amount of
> sidewall flex made for poor cornering.
>
> I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find, a $29
> "loss leader" from a regional tire place. One went flat last week, and I
> found a crack in the tread at the sidewall. NG...
>
> So, I had some 185/60-14s hanging around and had them mounted. WOW!!! The
> acceleration is amazing, even going uphill in 4th gear (I had to downshift
> to 3rd before...). Handling is 100% better, and the odometer is finally
> right (it was 5% off (-) before...)
>
> Any comments? I haven't been able to 'calibrate' the speedo yet. Even
> though the odometer was off before, the speedo was correct according to
> three different radar 'speed reminders' they put by the side of the road,
> and a couple of 'official' radar readings as well... ;)




mack September 3rd 07 06:06 AM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 

"Hachiroku ????" > wrote in message
news:jZJCi.5630$NL2.5076@trndny04...
> My '89 Mazda 626:
> I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find,


I cringed when I saw these words, Hachi, because a tire is the last type of
ANY product where it's a good idea to go on the cheap. Buy cheap motor
oil, cheap beer, cheap underwear, and cheap laundry detergent, and though
they may not be as good as the name brand, they'll get the job done, and
most importantly, they won't kill you. Cheap tires can, have and will kill
people.
Buy day old bread, margarine instead of butter, and second hand shirts from
Goodwill, but overpay for your tires. One blowout or tread separation at
highway speed, and you won't have to worry about anything any more....ever.



Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B September 3rd 07 10:00 AM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:06:41 -0700, mack wrote:

>
> "Hachiroku ????" > wrote in message
> news:jZJCi.5630$NL2.5076@trndny04...
>> My '89 Mazda 626:
>> I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find,

>
> I cringed when I saw these words, Hachi, because a tire is the last type
> of ANY product where it's a good idea to go on the cheap. Buy cheap
> motor oil, cheap beer, cheap underwear, and cheap laundry detergent, and
> though they may not be as good as the name brand, they'll get the job
> done, and most importantly, they won't kill you. Cheap tires can, have
> and will kill people.
> Buy day old bread, margarine instead of butter, and second hand shirts
> from Goodwill, but overpay for your tires. One blowout or tread
> separation at highway speed, and you won't have to worry about anything
> any more....ever.


I cringed when I bought them.

And I was REALLY steamed when, one week after putting the cheapest "All
Season" tires I could on what was to be a winter car, Sears put real,
honest to goodness Winter Goodyears on sale in the same size for $35 each...




Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B September 3rd 07 10:01 AM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 20:32:48 -0700, EdV wrote:

> Did you use the same tire pressure?


Um, somewhat...

The old tires were rated for 44 PSI, I kept them at ~40.

These are rated for 35, and they are at 35.



>
> On Sep 2, 10:05 pm, Hachiroku > wrote:
>> My '89 Mazda 626:
>>
>> The recommended tires were 185/70-14. I replaced them with the same
>> size. Acceleration was OK at best, and poor going up hills. Also, the
>> amount of sidewall flex made for poor cornering.
>>
>> I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find, a $29
>> "loss leader" from a regional tire place. One went flat last week, and I
>> found a crack in the tread at the sidewall. NG...
>>
>> So, I had some 185/60-14s hanging around and had them mounted. WOW!!!
>> The acceleration is amazing, even going uphill in 4th gear (I had to
>> downshift to 3rd before...). Handling is 100% better, and the odometer
>> is finally right (it was 5% off (-) before...)
>>
>> Any comments? I haven't been able to 'calibrate' the speedo yet. Even
>> though the odometer was off before, the speedo was correct according to
>> three different radar 'speed reminders' they put by the side of the
>> road, and a couple of 'official' radar readings as well... ;)



Nate Nagel[_2_] September 3rd 07 01:06 PM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
> On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:06:41 -0700, mack wrote:
>
>
>>"Hachiroku ????" > wrote in message
>>news:jZJCi.5630$NL2.5076@trndny04...
>>
>>>My '89 Mazda 626:
>>>I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find,

>>
>>I cringed when I saw these words, Hachi, because a tire is the last type
>>of ANY product where it's a good idea to go on the cheap. Buy cheap
>>motor oil, cheap beer, cheap underwear, and cheap laundry detergent, and
>>though they may not be as good as the name brand, they'll get the job
>>done, and most importantly, they won't kill you. Cheap tires can, have
>>and will kill people.
>>Buy day old bread, margarine instead of butter, and second hand shirts
>>from Goodwill, but overpay for your tires. One blowout or tread
>>separation at highway speed, and you won't have to worry about anything
>>any more....ever.

>
>
> I cringed when I bought them.
>
> And I was REALLY steamed when, one week after putting the cheapest "All
> Season" tires I could on what was to be a winter car, Sears put real,
> honest to goodness Winter Goodyears on sale in the same size for $35 each...
>


Why? They likely weren't any better than what you bought.

nate

(not a big fan of Goodyear tires)


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hls September 3rd 07 01:33 PM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 

"Nate Nagel" > wrote in message
...
> Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
>> Winter Goodyears on sale in the same size for $35 each...
>>

>
> Why? They likely weren't any better than what you bought.
>
> nate
>
> (not a big fan of Goodyear tires)


I echo that sentiment, Nate.
And $35 is pretty cheap, for any type of "skin". I wouldnt risk my life
on that sort of rubber


* September 3rd 07 02:32 PM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 


Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/ wrote in article <Z3QCi.2457$es2.868@trndny09>...
> On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 20:32:48 -0700, EdV wrote:
>
> > Did you use the same tire pressure?

>
> Um, somewhat...
>
> The old tires were rated for 44 PSI, I kept them at ~40.
>
> These are rated for 35, and they are at 35.
>
>
>




Given the size tire you're talking about, I would tend to believe that you
are running them WAY overinflated for the size car they are mounted on. No
wonder they don't feel right!

Try running them at the car manufacturer's recommended pressures.

BTW - The figure on the tire sidewall isn't the tire pressure "rating". It
is the MAXIMUM pressure to be used when subjecting the tire to its MAXIMUM
loads.

Normal, every day tire pressures are usually quite a bit lower.





Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B September 3rd 07 03:58 PM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
On Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:06:30 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:

> Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
>> On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:06:41 -0700, mack wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"Hachiroku ????" > wrote in message
>>>news:jZJCi.5630$NL2.5076@trndny04...
>>>
>>>>My '89 Mazda 626:
>>>>I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find,
>>>
>>>I cringed when I saw these words, Hachi, because a tire is the last type
>>>of ANY product where it's a good idea to go on the cheap. Buy cheap
>>>motor oil, cheap beer, cheap underwear, and cheap laundry detergent, and
>>>though they may not be as good as the name brand, they'll get the job
>>>done, and most importantly, they won't kill you. Cheap tires can, have
>>>and will kill people.
>>>Buy day old bread, margarine instead of butter, and second hand shirts
>>>from Goodwill, but overpay for your tires. One blowout or tread
>>>separation at highway speed, and you won't have to worry about anything
>>>any more....ever.

>>
>>
>> I cringed when I bought them.
>>
>> And I was REALLY steamed when, one week after putting the cheapest "All
>> Season" tires I could on what was to be a winter car, Sears put real,
>> honest to goodness Winter Goodyears on sale in the same size for $35
>> each...
>>
>>

> Why? They likely weren't any better than what you bought.
>
> nate
>
> (not a big fan of Goodyear tires)



It turns out these are Mastercraft tires...made in China

http://www.mastercrafttires.com/us/e...assenger+Tires

But I would have still rather had Goodyear. They probably came with a
better warranty.



Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B September 3rd 07 04:02 PM

OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires
 
On Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:32:05 -0500, * wrote:

>
>
> Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/ wrote in article <Z3QCi.2457$es2.868@trndny09>...
>> On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 20:32:48 -0700, EdV wrote:
>>
>> > Did you use the same tire pressure?

>>
>> Um, somewhat...
>>
>> The old tires were rated for 44 PSI, I kept them at ~40.
>>
>> These are rated for 35, and they are at 35.
>>
>>
>>
>>

>
>
> Given the size tire you're talking about, I would tend to believe that you
> are running them WAY overinflated for the size car they are mounted on. No
> wonder they don't feel right!
>
> Try running them at the car manufacturer's recommended pressures.
>
> BTW - The figure on the tire sidewall isn't the tire pressure "rating". It
> is the MAXIMUM pressure to be used when subjecting the tire to its MAXIMUM
> loads.
>
> Normal, every day tire pressures are usually quite a bit lower.



I always run my tires at or near full rated pressure. Have been for years!
I have never had any serious tire issues, and I get an extra mile or two
per gallon. I don't mind the ride (actually, I like the 'seat of the
pants' feel from fully inflated tires...)

I have had a couple sets of the tires I put on the Mazda, Akuret
Performance, made by Ohtsu in Japan. Very good tire. I have always run
them at max pressure, and have had no problems with them!




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