Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
04-26-2006, 10:38 AM
#31
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
I know the Merc was a land yacht. but I put in over 20000 miles a year on
LOOOOng trips.I consistantly averaged 28-30 MPG on the merc driving
speedlimie+ 5MPH across the USA. One trip from San Diego to Chicago
averaged 29.8 MPG for the entire trip and this included driving in
Albuquerque, Flagstaff and Kans City. another thing about the Sonata: when
I called Hartford Insurance they upped my premium by $520 per year 'cause
this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
LOOOOng trips.I consistantly averaged 28-30 MPG on the merc driving
speedlimie+ 5MPH across the USA. One trip from San Diego to Chicago
averaged 29.8 MPG for the entire trip and this included driving in
Albuquerque, Flagstaff and Kans City. another thing about the Sonata: when
I called Hartford Insurance they upped my premium by $520 per year 'cause
this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
04-26-2006, 12:31 PM
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:38:21 -0400, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
04-26-2006, 12:31 PM
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:38:21 -0400, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
04-26-2006, 12:31 PM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:38:21 -0400, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
>this is a "sports car"!!! The car is ideal, cute and classy for driving
>to the grocery store, church and going to see aunt Nellie but a road car -
>it ain't! I can go see aunt Nellie in my Elantra and it rides better!
I recently went for a little road trip, and I hit some stretches of highway
that were absolutely PUNISHING. The worst road was concrete Interstate, and
the joints were badly mismatched. For a 20 mile stretch it was
Whack-A-Whack-A-Whack, and they tried their best to destroy my kidneys. On
better roads, the car is always jet smooth and eerily quiet. So, when you
hit some decent roads, you'll be a lot happier.
--
Bob
04-26-2006, 04:11 PM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
04-26-2006, 04:11 PM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
04-26-2006, 04:11 PM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
> Although I do not (yet) own one, there is more and more data suggesting that
> your better bet are the 16" tires and wheels.
>
> I know how many of you feel about Consumer Reports, but when they tested
> both the GLS 4-cylinder (with the 16" tires) and the V6 (with the 17"
> tires), the higher profile 16" tires actually braked the car in a
> significantly shorter distance and gave a solid level of comfort, while not
> giving anything up for handling.
Yes, I love to see people derive conclusions based on a sample size of
one (one car with each size wheel/tire). Any statistician worth a hoot
would laugh long and hard at this "test."
Matt
04-26-2006, 04:33 PM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:a018e6a0cb617f9c69ff0a1be5119586@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Thought they quit making solid tires in about 1909. My LX with the 17
> inch
> wheels rides like it has solid tires. feel every pebble in the road. do
> the GLS's with 16 inch wheels ride smoother? Back seat rides like a
> lumberwagon. I traded in a '99 merc Grand Marquis that got 30 MPG on
> highway with a V-8 for this thing and it rode smoother-quieter. still
> trying to get 30 MPG with this Sonata..Oh well I have it now and would
> lose a ton if I get rid of it!
>
Deck, you have a problem. No one would expect the sonata to float like the
merc, but it is known to be reasonable supple........the lower aspect ratio
of the 17" tire is going to be more stiff than the 16".......but things are
relative. My lx rides quite smooth compared to my S60t with its monster
low/wide toyo's tires, but not as soft as my buick! (also toyo)
Check your tire pressure, and,........ your expectations..... Enjoy the
overall handling, ride, and performance of the sonata. ps I'm getting over
28 mpg on the hiway now, 26 around town. pps If you got 30 mpg on the merc,
I'll eat my hat.....or its got really long hiway gearing......and 0-60 in a
minute! ppps I'm not overly impressed with the michelins on my lx, maybe
you'll want to try something else once they are worn.
04-26-2006, 04:33 PM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:a018e6a0cb617f9c69ff0a1be5119586@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Thought they quit making solid tires in about 1909. My LX with the 17
> inch
> wheels rides like it has solid tires. feel every pebble in the road. do
> the GLS's with 16 inch wheels ride smoother? Back seat rides like a
> lumberwagon. I traded in a '99 merc Grand Marquis that got 30 MPG on
> highway with a V-8 for this thing and it rode smoother-quieter. still
> trying to get 30 MPG with this Sonata..Oh well I have it now and would
> lose a ton if I get rid of it!
>
Deck, you have a problem. No one would expect the sonata to float like the
merc, but it is known to be reasonable supple........the lower aspect ratio
of the 17" tire is going to be more stiff than the 16".......but things are
relative. My lx rides quite smooth compared to my S60t with its monster
low/wide toyo's tires, but not as soft as my buick! (also toyo)
Check your tire pressure, and,........ your expectations..... Enjoy the
overall handling, ride, and performance of the sonata. ps I'm getting over
28 mpg on the hiway now, 26 around town. pps If you got 30 mpg on the merc,
I'll eat my hat.....or its got really long hiway gearing......and 0-60 in a
minute! ppps I'm not overly impressed with the michelins on my lx, maybe
you'll want to try something else once they are worn.
04-26-2006, 04:33 PM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:a018e6a0cb617f9c69ff0a1be5119586@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Thought they quit making solid tires in about 1909. My LX with the 17
> inch
> wheels rides like it has solid tires. feel every pebble in the road. do
> the GLS's with 16 inch wheels ride smoother? Back seat rides like a
> lumberwagon. I traded in a '99 merc Grand Marquis that got 30 MPG on
> highway with a V-8 for this thing and it rode smoother-quieter. still
> trying to get 30 MPG with this Sonata..Oh well I have it now and would
> lose a ton if I get rid of it!
>
Deck, you have a problem. No one would expect the sonata to float like the
merc, but it is known to be reasonable supple........the lower aspect ratio
of the 17" tire is going to be more stiff than the 16".......but things are
relative. My lx rides quite smooth compared to my S60t with its monster
low/wide toyo's tires, but not as soft as my buick! (also toyo)
Check your tire pressure, and,........ your expectations..... Enjoy the
overall handling, ride, and performance of the sonata. ps I'm getting over
28 mpg on the hiway now, 26 around town. pps If you got 30 mpg on the merc,
I'll eat my hat.....or its got really long hiway gearing......and 0-60 in a
minute! ppps I'm not overly impressed with the michelins on my lx, maybe
you'll want to try something else once they are worn.
04-27-2006, 04:05 PM
#41
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
04-27-2006, 04:05 PM
#42
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
04-27-2006, 04:05 PM
#43
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
bening called a liar. My wife has been with me on several trips where I
made OVER 30MPG as well as my daughter and son inlaw. Last trip I made
that I checked the mileage was from Macon Missouri to Bolingbrook Il and
averaged 30.1 MPG. want mayo or catsup on the hat??
04-27-2006, 06:09 PM
#44
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:05:35 -0400, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
>the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
>bening called a liar.
Well, since you've never lied to me before, I believe you.
You must admit that's extreme mileage for that car. Is it possible that you
filled up with a pump nozzle that cuts off a lot earlier than most?
Unless you run your tank all the way out of gas, add a measured amount, and
run it out again, your MPG figures are a little flaky. The best we can do
(being practical) is to fill up with a certain pump, do not top off when the
nozzle clicks off, then fill up with the same pump and nozzle. Even that is
not likely to repeat within +/- .5 MPG, but it's certainly close enough
among friends.
--
Bob
>Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
>the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
>bening called a liar.
Well, since you've never lied to me before, I believe you.
You must admit that's extreme mileage for that car. Is it possible that you
filled up with a pump nozzle that cuts off a lot earlier than most?
Unless you run your tank all the way out of gas, add a measured amount, and
run it out again, your MPG figures are a little flaky. The best we can do
(being practical) is to fill up with a certain pump, do not top off when the
nozzle clicks off, then fill up with the same pump and nozzle. Even that is
not likely to repeat within +/- .5 MPG, but it's certainly close enough
among friends.
--
Bob
04-27-2006, 06:09 PM
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Solid tires on 2006 Sonata LX
On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:05:35 -0400, "Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
>the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
>bening called a liar.
Well, since you've never lied to me before, I believe you.
You must admit that's extreme mileage for that car. Is it possible that you
filled up with a pump nozzle that cuts off a lot earlier than most?
Unless you run your tank all the way out of gas, add a measured amount, and
run it out again, your MPG figures are a little flaky. The best we can do
(being practical) is to fill up with a certain pump, do not top off when the
nozzle clicks off, then fill up with the same pump and nozzle. Even that is
not likely to repeat within +/- .5 MPG, but it's certainly close enough
among friends.
--
Bob
>Well I guess they say evryone lies about gas mileage. Since I don't own
>the car any more I can't prove it to you but, I'm not real happy about
>bening called a liar.
Well, since you've never lied to me before, I believe you.
You must admit that's extreme mileage for that car. Is it possible that you
filled up with a pump nozzle that cuts off a lot earlier than most?
Unless you run your tank all the way out of gas, add a measured amount, and
run it out again, your MPG figures are a little flaky. The best we can do
(being practical) is to fill up with a certain pump, do not top off when the
nozzle clicks off, then fill up with the same pump and nozzle. Even that is
not likely to repeat within +/- .5 MPG, but it's certainly close enough
among friends.
--
Bob