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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 03:05 PM
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Better tires Better ride?

So after doing a 22 hr round trip to Florida I noticed a few things I would like to change/ upgrade on my 2018.

For one, a ceramic tint is going on pronto (legal limit here in MS is 35 i think) plus a clear ceramic on the front windshield.

Second is some sort of lumbar support for my seat. My biggest gripe with the car is no adjusting there.

For what I made this thread for though, is the tire wheel set up. I have read other threads that say the tires do add a bit to the road noise. I was wondering are there tires that would make for a more pleasurable/ forgiving ride. Do they exist? I have the 16 inch alloys, and honestly I was thinking about dropping a size and getting better tires.
Suggestions on tires to look at? The drop in size is simply for helping my not rash a rim. I already dinked my front right because MS roads eat you tires/wheels for lunch.

I have also had AVS hood deflector/ protectors for my other cars. I usually go with the 3m attaching version. I can not seem to find one that doesnt clip or looks like it is floating on the hood.

Thanks in adavance
 
Old Nov 6, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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i run continental DWS06 on my cars in the winter time. they are a very compliant riding tire and quiet.
 
Old Nov 6, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Practically anything is an improvement over the OEM tires. Take your pick.
 
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 03:02 AM
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Go on Tire Rack and pick a few quality tires in whichever performance category you're interested in. There's probably at least one of them that they've used in a comparison test, in which they talk about road noise as one of the qualitative differences.
 
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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Our 2016 LX came with the awful Firestones. After a month or two I dumped them for Michelin Premiers in 195/55-15. Sure, they're pricey, but quieter, good in the wet, and makes the car feel much more solid at 75-80 MPH. Well worth the money in my opinion.
 
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Gary
Practically anything is an improvement over the OEM tires. Take your pick.
Agreed! I waited till I wore out my Firestones at about 40k and replaced them with 205/50/16 Generals.
 
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