Shocks and Tires
08-01-2011, 12:35 PM
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Shocks and Tires
I am in the market to finally swap the tires and the shocks since she's showing some wear. I was told by the dealership that SS struts and shocks are unique, yet try to find a set aftermarket that dont have the same part number as the LS or LT. In your travels is a SS shock unique and where can I find a set? The dealer wanted a kings ransom for OEM replacements. Wish I had the coin for pedders coil overs, not in the books just looking for good replacments.
Also the Mich-Pilot tires were ok, but anyone else like another brand and why? Thanks - Rob
Also the Mich-Pilot tires were ok, but anyone else like another brand and why? Thanks - Rob
08-01-2011, 12:45 PM
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For the struts/shocks on the SS, you are kinda "out of luck".... Although this thread just started about using Koni "Cobalt" pieces...... https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brakes-%7C-suspension-%7C-shocks-%7C-struts-24/koni-struts-cobalt-fit-hhr-ss-36791/
The KYB/Monroe stuff is all FE3 2LT spec, which isn't bad, but not FE5
Tires.... Goodyear Eagle GT. They flat out work.....
The KYB/Monroe stuff is all FE3 2LT spec, which isn't bad, but not FE5
Tires.... Goodyear Eagle GT. They flat out work.....
08-01-2011, 01:19 PM
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Toyo- T1-R, Goodyear F-1, bridgestone potenza 760, Continental extreme contact DWS, all of thes I liked better than the Michelin.
the bridgestones hook up the best but they are summer tread and roll silent
The T-1r is great and expensive A/S
The Goodyear was awesome in the snow and cornered like they had carbon fiber sidewalls, oh yea they did.
The Continental was above average in all categories for the money a great tire.
I hear the Goodyear has changed the tread pattern I'll probably try them next.
the bridgestones hook up the best but they are summer tread and roll silent
The T-1r is great and expensive A/S
The Goodyear was awesome in the snow and cornered like they had carbon fiber sidewalls, oh yea they did.
The Continental was above average in all categories for the money a great tire.
I hear the Goodyear has changed the tread pattern I'll probably try them next.
08-01-2011, 01:30 PM
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Thanks guys - All the after market stuff is FE3 which isnt going to happen, interesting about the cobalt shocks I'll look into it - The pilots were ok, certainly not worth what they want for them.
08-01-2011, 02:41 PM
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I check the site and the Cobalt and HHR PN's dont jive. I had the dealship quote the struts and shocks and she shot me the GM part numbers... UGH. Thanks for the info though. Everyone makes FE3 components not FE5...
08-01-2011, 02:55 PM
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just for a joke call and ask for part nums. for brakes hhr then balt. then ask why the heck they have 2 part nums for the same damn part.
well... I guess it's not the parts guy doing it.
SLIMY S.O.B.'S!
08-01-2011, 03:33 PM
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! Somewhere else on this forum others also complaned about SS HHR specific struts and shocks being over priced from the dealer 
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