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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamHHR
If you can get your hands on a set of 15 inchers, you'll be able to get a 70 ratio 15 inch tire; these should be much cheaper and will likely perform better if you stay below the stock 215 width (like: 195 or 205).

Edit: 205/65R15 works perfectly diameter wise and is an available tire size.
Thanks for that info Yves. I was originally looking at 205/60R16 and expected to pay a hefty price for them. 15s should be cheaper.

I just put the numbers in a tire size calculator and the speedometer will only be off by 0.4 mph with the 15s vs 0.9 mph with 16s.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Thank you all for your input. I had a front wheel car before the Durango and I did ok in that, I wanted to make sure it was about the same.
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by misterjensen
If you're concerned about snow performance, I would skip the 2007 and get a 2008 HHR. The new ones have available electronic stability control, which obviously helps quite a bit in snow.
I could swear I just read that the esc was standard in my new motor trend magazine where they list all the new 2008 models. I'll check again but I'm pretty sure the said it was standard along with onstar and tpm.
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GuitHHR
I could swear I just read that the esc was standard in my new motor trend magazine where they list all the new 2008 models. I'll check again but I'm pretty sure the said it was standard along with onstar and tpm.
Nope; I have the brochure sitting next to me. You can only get "StabiliTrak" ESC on the 2008 2LT models (4 door or panel versions).
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Cool thats good to know. Now I don't feel too bad for not waiting for an 08'
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Well I double checked and motor trend said ESC, TPM, and onstar are standard across the line. I can't believe motor trend could be wrong

Geez you pay for a magazine and can't even get accurate information
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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(Wheelie approaches you all and has an innocent look on his face/grille and calmly asks):

Ummm, Excuse me, I wonder if you can tell me...What is Snow????

*Wheelie Lives in LOUISIANA....No Snow comes here!..and if it does, It's Rare!
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by misterjensen
If you're concerned about snow performance, I would skip the 2007 and get a 2008 HHR. The new ones have available electronic stability control, which obviously helps quite a bit in snow.
My 2007 HHR has the electronic steering on it. I haven't gone through winter yet. I love my Silver Beauty and do not plan on doing any mods to it.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamHHR
If you can get your hands on a set of 15 inchers, you'll be able to get a 70 ratio 15 inch tire; these should be much cheaper and will likely perform better if you stay below the stock 215 width (like: 195 or 205).

Edit: 205/65R15 works perfectly diameter wise and is an available tire size.
Got a price quote of $716 for 4 Bridgestone Blizzak Revo1, 4 GM specific hub-centric steel rims, mounting, road force balancing, nitrogen filled, 4 sets of lug nuts and delivery.

Now I just have to figure out if I want to drop that much money...
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Wheelie7


(Wheelie approaches you all and has an innocent look on his face/grille and calmly asks):

Ummm, Excuse me, I wonder if you can tell me...What is Snow????

*Wheelie Lives in LOUISIANA....No Snow comes here!..and if it does, It's Rare!
"You don't know what you're missin', Wheelie..that snow is fun stuff to cruise around in!", comments Tropicar (contemplating his escape to warmer climes)



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