I'm thinking of dumping the Affinitys already with only 2K on them and either getting a set of Goodyear Triple Treads, Comforttreds or Response or perhaps Michelin Exaltos (had these on the Matrix..great tire but pricey)

Have never liked Firestones..never balance correctly and always seem to be a bit out of round


Goose

 

SO far no issues with the Firestones. I check the pressure every month or so. I've always has good luck with Firestones in the past. Last Thanksgiving I put a set of Fuzion HRi's on the wifes,


Got them at Firestone also. Been real happy with them.

 

First, the Affinity tires are rated for 50,000 miles. You (and others who posted) got 50,000 miles out of them. Seems they did what they were supposed to do. Lots of folks mentioned they don't like Firestones (or others). I guess I'm just naive, but mine go round, ride smooth, I rotate them every 4000 miles and check pressure monthy..I just don't see what is not to like. I SURELY would not dump them with only 2000 miles or something someone mentioned on them...you plan to throw them out anyway, then just wear them to they are bald, then replace..but you have money to burn, the congrats and hope you enjoy your replacements.

 

Rick....I'm pretty sure they are out of round...trust me I would not dump them just for the hell of it or what someone said about them..had bad luck Firestones on my ZX3 as well...GY and Mich are a much better tire IMHO...hold the road better as well

jmo



Goose

 

Michelin HydroEdge are the next tires going on Rebel Grey.I have done tons of research and they won out over Goodyear TripleTred. Sam's Club will order them for me and their price is a good deal.

 

HB...I have an almost brand new set in my garage with 8K on them....great tire but on the Matrix VERY loud...I could not believe they were so noisy...then again most tires were on that car were as it ate them up like candy


Comfort Treds were very quiet but wallowed worse than the Affinitys do

The Edges were great in the snow (no help for you eh?)

205/55 16's so they aren't the right size for the HHR


Goose

 

[QUOTE=Goose;155448]I'm thinking of dumping the Affinitys already with only 2K on them and either getting a set of Goodyear Triple Treads, Comforttreds or Response or perhaps Michelin Exaltos (had these on the Matrix..great tire but pricey)

Have never liked Firestones..never balance correctly and always seem to be a bit out of round


the goodyear responseedges are awesome i got to drive on them in a goodyear ride and drive and i loved them and i sell a lot of them at work and the people who have them love them, they are worth the money

 

If the tires seem out of round, balance the wheels.
If the wheels don't balance right, find a new tire place that can do it right.
Wearing on the shoulders, don't corner so hard.
Shoulders still wearing, add a couple of psi to the tires.

 

Hi All, I Never like Firestone tires there Crap period ,company should go Bankrupted!! I gonna get Micheelin Hydro Edge they come with a 90000 mile yes 90000 miles thats also Pro Rated warrenty from SEARS if you maintain the tire to Sears Specs and the tires only last lets say 45000 your will receive credit for 50%. You can't go wrong at Sears for tires! ....Aven

 

If they are out of round, the dealer should replace them (at least they do up here in the GWN). They did that with my Malibu....took 6 months before it failed the tests they have to do on the tire, but it eventually failed.

I have a very good dealership to work with, so obviously YMMV.