Question on Tires
#11
I already had to replace two of my tires so I won't be buying any very soon. I just thought it was weird that the HHR has such wide tires when most other economical cars have thinner ones. I know so many people who have put big wide tires on pickups then complained about the mileage.
#12
I already had to replace two of my tires so I won't be buying any very soon. I just thought it was weird that the HHR has such wide tires when most other economical cars have thinner ones. I know so many people who have put big wide tires on pickups then complained about the mileage.
#13
I already had to replace two of my tires so I won't be buying any very soon. I just thought it was weird that the HHR has such wide tires when most other economical cars have thinner ones. I know so many people who have put big wide tires on pickups then complained about the mileage.
#14
The real reason the HHR has wider tires has more to do with looks than load carrying ability. The entire premise of the HHR is all about looking like mini customized hot rod in an affordable, and reasonably economic package. Granted, a truly old style rod will have skinny tires. But most any custom from the last 30 years has wide tires.
For a small car, the HHR handles pretty well. Personally, I'll sacrifice a small mileage gain for the better handling characteristics of the wider tires, and the better look as well.
For a small car, the HHR handles pretty well. Personally, I'll sacrifice a small mileage gain for the better handling characteristics of the wider tires, and the better look as well.
#15
Um, no. GM didn't throw 5-lug wheels on the car because they "look" better. The HHR is designed for utility, not just looks. The increase weight, carrying capacity, and handling characteristics mandate a larger wheel/tire combo.
#17
The other matter is the center of gravity. HHR is a taller car and having a wider tire helps keep the thing on all four wheels. Wider tires CAN help put power to the ground, but the application for the relatively low-powered HHR is more suited to the handling requirements and load carrying characteristics of a utility vehicle.
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