Silver Surfer! Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm looking for just a tad bit more cushion from my ride. Currently, i sit on the factory 18's with some horrible sounding hancook tires sized at 245/45-18. What size in the "primacys would i have to get to ride a lil softer? I love the look and handling of the 18's. They give the conservative look of the LS a stately if not aggressive look and couldn't see it with the 17's(no pun). Any ideas fellas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerFatty Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 more sidewall = more cushion and slightly more body roll. 245/45 is a good bit of sidewall, but you might try something in the 245/55 range. switching from hancock to primacys will probably make a lot of differance just by its self though. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Depending where it's at now, you might lower tire pressure some. Tread design, compound, structure, etc all have an influence on the ride and noise level. In the end, whether you like the 17" look or not, sidewall prob has the greatest impact. I'm sure Primacy would be a good bet for improving your ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer! Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow! Thanks for the replies and advice. I think im goin with the michelins fellas. Got to get those hancooks off as soon as i get the cash to. Very noisy on the inside of the car as if i were in 92 dodge spirit. If its that loud to penetrate thru an LS interior then they must go. I may stick with the original size and see how brand change turns out. Got $1330 quote from NTB today that includes tires($246 ea.),disposal fee($12),tire recycling fee($3.20), stems,lifetime balancing, lifetime rotation, road hazard,($163), and an alignment($80). PLus tax($70). What do you guys think of that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerFatty Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 WOWA thats alot of money for tires!! I guess its worth it for those primacy's though. Tire rack has them for $30 less per tire fyi. I don't think you need an alignment just for new tires as long as it was fine before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcdonal86 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 If you're going to pay that much, you might as well take it to the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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