first flat

autumnmist83 · Post by **autumnmist83** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:05 am

I got my first flat tire yesterday in the baja. I was going 70 and I heard this noise. so there I am in suit ready for my interview changing a tire. lol. Let me tell you the spare tire SUCKS.

What kind of tires are you running?

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:40 pm

Goodyear Assurance Tripletreads

We recently put a set on my wife's Taurus
and I was very impressed with their Handling
and both the Wet & Dry Traction

I figured that if they work that well
on a front wheel drive car
they would be even better with AWD

So, when I bought my Baja
I had the dealer take off the Potenzas
and put on a set of Goodyear Assurance

It cost me extra but the difference is worth it
(& I test drove with the Potenzas twice)

ebbie97 · Post by **ebbie97** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:55 am

I never liked the Potenzas either. Currently, I have BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires. They handle great under all conditions. The down side is that they wear very quickly.

Jeffsmith,
How is the tread wear on the Goodyear Assurance Tripletread? Someone did suggest that tire to me, but besides handling, tread wear is also important to me.

-EB[/quote]

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:44 pm

ebbie97 wrote: Jeffsmith,
How is the tread wear on the Goodyear Assurance Tripletread? Someone did suggest that tire to me, but besides handling, tread wear is also important to me.

-EB

According to Goodyear; Assurance are 80,000 mile Tires

I Just put them on both the cars
So I cant give a long term test on the Assurance in particular

But...

I have Always had good luck with Goodyears
Treadwear, General Durabilty Etc.

Even when I have "mistreated" them
by running them hard constantly on a FWD Taurus
& using them offroad in my old Eagle SX4

ebbie97 · Post by **ebbie97** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:03 pm

Thanks, maybe I should go with the Goodyears.
-EB

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:10 pm

The Subie is the 6th vehicle
I have taken Firestone/Bridgestones off of
and put on Goodyears as Replacements

Twice when the others failed for no apparent reason

Goodyears have never let me down

Make sure to get the Roadhazard Coverage

I once had to pay only $20 for an almost new $80 tire
because I had the coverage

One of the main reasons I got the Assurance
is that their dry wet traction #'s are the same according to Goodyear

Now this doesnt mean they grip the same wet or dry

it means it relation to other comparable tires
they have the best traction possible in either condition

I dont intend to try their ice and snow handling

I plan never to live in a place that has signs that say

"Bridge Freezes before Roadway"

autumnmist83 · Post by **autumnmist83** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:18 pm

I have taken Firestone/Bridgestones off of
and put on Goodyears as Replacements

Twice when the others failed for no apparent reason

I still dont know why it blew I didn't hit anything a piece of the side wall is missing so... I plan on replacing them but they were brand new when I got the car a month or so ago.

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:10 pm

I would go back to the dealer and see if there is a warranty "of some sort"
1 month New tires should NOT fail for no apparent reason

You probably really dont want or need all ths information but here goes

82 Eagle SX4
when the stock tires (Dont remember make) wore out
I put GY Wranglers on and went 4 wheeling
Yeah I know it takes car tires and I put on truck tires but I was young
they lasted a long time

90 Ford Taurus
Nearly New FSTN Tire Blew at 4am after a long drive
for no apparent reason !!!
Next day I got 4 GY Eagle ST's
(I "abused" them with hard driving, but they lasted well)

98 Ford Contour
FSTN Tire also blew for no apparent reason
Next day 4 GY Eagle LS
(Ran over a nail: Roadhazard Coverage
$20 to replace almost new $80 Tire)

99 Ford Ranger
Firestone Recall: Ford put on the new Wranglers on their dime

Ford Sport -Trac
came with GY Wranglers so just replaced with same

03 Ford Taurus
Continentals wore out quickly
GY Assurance Triple Tread

06 Subaru Baja
Had Dealer put on Assurance Triple Treads
before I took delivery
after driving the Potenzas a few times

I have no financial interest in GY
just a satisfied customer

autumnmist83 · Post by **autumnmist83** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:20 pm

My parents handled it but the tire cost me 144 bucks

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:36 pm

OUCH

You have my sympathies

but it makes me Glad
I Ditched the Potenzas

autumnmist83 · Post by **autumnmist83** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:24 pm

I bet. I think I am going to get different tires when these ones "wear" out lol

bajabeauty · Post by **bajabeauty** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:05 pm

I tried the Fuzion, which I'm told is a Good Year New Tire Brand ....they look pretty sporty, handled great in all types of weather....got them on sale for 500 installed but then I traded up....They have from H to Z ratings....fit my factory 16's and made my car look a lot better too. Lost the frumpy mini van tire look in a heart beat......

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:09 pm

"The Fuzion HRi is being introduced by Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) at the (Specialty Equipment Market Association) SEMA Show today."

from Here

http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/ne ... 04/041102f

bajabeauty · Post by **bajabeauty** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:08 pm

Hey thanks....

and I stand corrected.

Edit....well they were good tires for the Subie for sure....looked awesome, hot tread patterns too...I put 40,000 on my old baja w/ those tires

Spacinjasman · Post by **Spacinjasman** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:01 am

Our Potenza's are covered by Bridgestone warranty, the dealership is not responsible (at least that is part of my contract). So the tire dealer should replace for no charge, or pro rate a replacement for you. Bad thing is that they will probably put the same tire on, and as most of us know, the Potenza's leave a lot to be desired performance wise. I liked the Potenza's at first and thought they would be a good performing tire. Then I put them to the test a few times, and am not impressed. Seems like a lot of flex in the sidewalls, and traction leaves a lot to be desired. I would like to replace mine with a more aggressive off road style tire, but question what that would do for my daily street driving performance and ride quality. It would look cool having like some BFG All Terain TA's on it! Just my .02 cents.
Spacinjason

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