Eric wrote:
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>
>>Eric wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Thee Chicago Wolf wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>A slight difference is a lot less than a HUGE difference. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>>Are you sure they are the exact same diameter as the OEM tires. A
>>>>>change in diameter can also have an effect on computed mileage.
>>>>
>>>>Heh, well..some difference is better than none. I'd have to find out
>>>>the diameter difference. I have heard that wider diameter tires can
>>>>make a vehicle go faster than the speedometer is reading. I would like
>>>>to see some scientific evidence to support it though.
>>>>
>>>>- Thee Chicago Wolf
>>>
>>>
>>>If you change the diameter of the tires you should also change the
>>>aspect ratio. (essentially the height, though the techs can chime in
>>>here with the details) This keeps the speedometer/odometer at least
>>>close to accurate.
>>
>>I think you meant width above rather than diameter. If you change the
>>diameter, your speedometer/odometer will read the wrong value no matter
>>what the aspect ratio is as changing that will only change the width
>>given that you've already changed, and thus fixed, the diameter.
>>
>
>
> Yes, width is correct, not diameter. Oops. Don't ask me how I came up
> with that one....Thanks for setting us straight.

Yes, sometimes the fingers just don't cooperate with the brain!

Matt

 

Eric wrote:
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>
>>Eric wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Thee Chicago Wolf wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>A slight difference is a lot less than a HUGE difference. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>>Are you sure they are the exact same diameter as the OEM tires. A
>>>>>change in diameter can also have an effect on computed mileage.
>>>>
>>>>Heh, well..some difference is better than none. I'd have to find out
>>>>the diameter difference. I have heard that wider diameter tires can
>>>>make a vehicle go faster than the speedometer is reading. I would like
>>>>to see some scientific evidence to support it though.
>>>>
>>>>- Thee Chicago Wolf
>>>
>>>
>>>If you change the diameter of the tires you should also change the
>>>aspect ratio. (essentially the height, though the techs can chime in
>>>here with the details) This keeps the speedometer/odometer at least
>>>close to accurate.
>>
>>I think you meant width above rather than diameter. If you change the
>>diameter, your speedometer/odometer will read the wrong value no matter
>>what the aspect ratio is as changing that will only change the width
>>given that you've already changed, and thus fixed, the diameter.
>>
>
>
> Yes, width is correct, not diameter. Oops. Don't ask me how I came up
> with that one....Thanks for setting us straight.

Yes, sometimes the fingers just don't cooperate with the brain!

Matt

 

PMDR wrote:
> Any car audio shop should be able to tint the windows or give you some
> names to call.
>
> Planning on doing the same thing to my car. The AC works but not when
> it's not on, and I got the black paint. So it does get hot in there.
>
> I think darker windows would look better anyway.
>

Thanks PMDR. I guess I'll get it done asap. Also I had been on a trip
to South Virginia from here in DC over the last 3 days and was
pleasantly surprised when I averaged 32.5 MPG with my V6. I know it was
99% highway with only 2 rest area stops and cruise control between
60~70, still it was quite nice to see such figures on the trip
computer...

 

PMDR wrote:
> Any car audio shop should be able to tint the windows or give you some
> names to call.
>
> Planning on doing the same thing to my car. The AC works but not when
> it's not on, and I got the black paint. So it does get hot in there.
>
> I think darker windows would look better anyway.
>

Thanks PMDR. I guess I'll get it done asap. Also I had been on a trip
to South Virginia from here in DC over the last 3 days and was
pleasantly surprised when I averaged 32.5 MPG with my V6. I know it was
99% highway with only 2 rest area stops and cruise control between
60~70, still it was quite nice to see such figures on the trip
computer...

 

ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others






Mark W. wrote:
> I plan on purchasing a new Sonata (my first Hyundai) and am having trouble
> deciding on the four or six cylinder engine.
>
> Another forum had posts from six cylinder owners who reported dismal
> mileage. One said he averaged 19 mpg!
>
> Is lousy mileage is typical for the six? How does it compare with the four?
>
> Thanks for your help.

 

ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others






Mark W. wrote:
> I plan on purchasing a new Sonata (my first Hyundai) and am having trouble
> deciding on the four or six cylinder engine.
>
> Another forum had posts from six cylinder owners who reported dismal
> mileage. One said he averaged 19 mpg!
>
> Is lousy mileage is typical for the six? How does it compare with the four?
>
> Thanks for your help.

 

ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others






Mark W. wrote:
> I plan on purchasing a new Sonata (my first Hyundai) and am having trouble
> deciding on the four or six cylinder engine.
>
> Another forum had posts from six cylinder owners who reported dismal
> mileage. One said he averaged 19 mpg!
>
> Is lousy mileage is typical for the six? How does it compare with the four?
>
> Thanks for your help.

 

ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others






Mark W. wrote:
> I plan on purchasing a new Sonata (my first Hyundai) and am having trouble
> deciding on the four or six cylinder engine.
>
> Another forum had posts from six cylinder owners who reported dismal
> mileage. One said he averaged 19 mpg!
>
> Is lousy mileage is typical for the six? How does it compare with the four?
>
> Thanks for your help.

 

On 24 Aug 2006 18:39:46 -0700, "e" <ehollis@aol.com> wrote:

>ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
>i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
>without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
>trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
>amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
>condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
>do the same trip with the air to compare.
>
>how does this compare to others

I get about 30mpg on long stretches at 65-70mph, with AC running.

You're a better man than me running 275mi without air.
-

Bob

 

On 24 Aug 2006 18:39:46 -0700, "e" <ehollis@aol.com> wrote:

>ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
>i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
>without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
>trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
>amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
>condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
>do the same trip with the air to compare.
>
>how does this compare to others

I get about 30mpg on long stretches at 65-70mph, with AC running.

You're a better man than me running 275mi without air.
-

Bob

 

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:16:01 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
wrote:


>>ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-

>>how does this compare to others
>
>I get about 30mpg on long stretches at 65-70mph, with AC running.

Whoops! Noticed you have a 2005. Never mind.
-

Bob

 

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:16:01 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
wrote:


>>ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-

>>how does this compare to others
>
>I get about 30mpg on long stretches at 65-70mph, with AC running.

Whoops! Noticed you have a 2005. Never mind.
-

Bob