My 2007 Patriot Limited has 20,000 miles and needs new tires. Can anyone give me suggestions on what kind to purchase? Or what to stay away from...
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check the which tires fit threads... 16" or 17", depending on your rims. Follow the links...
check the which tires fit threads... 16" or 17", depending on your rims. Follow the links...
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While you can get suggestions from others, it is best to do your own research and decide. What kind of driving do you do? Will you be driving off-road a lot or not at all? Are you an 'aggressive' driver (replacing tires at 20,000 miles seems like you might be?).
Where do you live--do you get a lot of rain/snow or none at all? How much to do want to spend on tires?
Keep in mind that it is driver's experience that accounts for most safety features of an automobile.
Where do you live--do you get a lot of rain/snow or none at all? How much to do want to spend on tires?
Keep in mind that it is driver's experience that accounts for most safety features of an automobile.
not an aggressive driver. But I've had some issues (tie rod, control arm, sway bar replaced). Because it is still driving "funny" the dealer said its the tires. I want to make sure I buy good tires but I cant figure out which ones will work best.
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It really depends on how you will be using your patriot. Do you drive in a lot of rain? Snow? Do you want a highway tire? Price range? For general driving in a variety of conditions an all-season tire works well for most people. Everyone has a preference for tire brand.
Definately rain and snow this time of year. Most driving is city and highway. I'm most concerned about the handling and the weather. Price is flexible. I love my patriot but with the problems I had, it hasn't been very comfortable to drive. I just hope I can get it back to how it used to be. Thank you for your help.
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Your dealer should have done a 4 wheel alignment after the front suspension work they did. If you get new tires the same size as your present tires, you will not need to have your speedometer re-programmed. Check out the link below and shop for tires by size and you will see ratings for different tires in your size.
http://www.tirerack.com/
http://www.tirerack.com/
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Tirerack.com is a great website. You can search by all kind of factors and narrow down your tire options.
If I were to buy a tire tomorrow for standard city/highway driving that I wanted to excel in rain and snow I would buy the goodyear fortera tripletred in 225 65 17 (assuming you have stock 17 inch rims, which I think you do). This tires strengths are its poor weather capabilities. It has the 'mountain and snowflake' symbol given to tires that meet snow traction standards. This tire size is slightly larger then stock tire size because this particular tire is not made in the stock size. The downside to this tire is the high cost. Like I said, everyone has the preferences.
Do check out tirerack.com and make sure your alignment is good when you buy new tires so you don't ware them out prematurely. Good luck.
If I were to buy a tire tomorrow for standard city/highway driving that I wanted to excel in rain and snow I would buy the goodyear fortera tripletred in 225 65 17 (assuming you have stock 17 inch rims, which I think you do). This tires strengths are its poor weather capabilities. It has the 'mountain and snowflake' symbol given to tires that meet snow traction standards. This tire size is slightly larger then stock tire size because this particular tire is not made in the stock size. The downside to this tire is the high cost. Like I said, everyone has the preferences.
Do check out tirerack.com and make sure your alignment is good when you buy new tires so you don't ware them out prematurely. Good luck.
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Tire Rack is a very good source. I work about 5 minutes away from their headquarters in South Bend, IN. I bought a set of Dunlop tires from them nearly $100.00 cheaper than the local Goodyear or tire chair store were willing to sell them. I even had them mounted right at their warehouse.
Sheese! 20,000 and the tires are worn out? They must be evaporating in the driveway overnight! I've got 45,000 on my LS-2s and I'm planning on running them till the first real snow. (The white crud over the weekend doesn't count.) Then I'm putting on General Arctic Altimax -- they worked great last winter; 10,000 miles and still look new.
I definately think 20,000 is way too low. The dealer is not being very helpful, saying that is average wear. But, all the front end work it needed was all under warranty. I just feel there is a big problem here. I'm very disappointed in the dealer.
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