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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / General Car Topics / September 2006Cupping on Cooper Tires
I've had two sets of these on a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4-dr. First set developed severe cupping on the rear (guess I was a bit lazy about rotation). Dealer advised that rear struts needed replacement. Did that (and rotated tires more regularly). Don't know if any more cupping developed on that set, because the noise from the others would mask it. Anyway, put another set on, and they began cupping on the rear as well--even AFTER new struts. Didn't have this problem with tires that came on the Altima. Is this a typical problem with Coopers? Oh, they are supposedly "low-profile" tires, and the dealer advises that inflation should be 42 lbs. Also, the Altima DOES tend to be very light in the rear. Some have suggested that I carry a bag or 2 of sand in the trunk to provide weight to keep the rear end from bouncing. Thanks for your comments. On my 2000 Altima GXE I'm having the same problem with Douglas tires , but after I drop the rear pressure to 29-30 lbs of air the problem is not as bad and the rear end is not as loose feeling. > I've had two sets of these on a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4-dr. First set > developed severe cupping on the rear (guess I was a bit lazy about [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks for your comments. > On my 2000 Altima GXE I'm having the same problem with Douglas tires , but > after I drop the rear pressure to 29-30 lbs of air the problem is not as bad > and the rear end is not as loose feeling. Makes sense to me, Kevin. I posted the same question on alt.autos.tech, and ALL the respondents said essentially the same as you. As I replied in my posts over there, two different Cooper dealers (one a trusted son-in-law) recommended the higher pressures. I went along, though my gut kept saying "NO!" Now, my experience (and yours) seem to prove my gut feelings right. Hey, how many miles on your Altima? I've got 134K on mine; and, other than the tire problem, it purrs right along. Best regards, Wanderer >>I've had two sets of these on a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4-dr. First set >>developed severe cupping on the rear (guess I was a bit lazy about [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> >>Thanks for your comments. My 2000 has 125000 and still runs good also. Avg 25-27 mpg to work every week. >> On my 2000 Altima GXE I'm having the same problem with Douglas tires , >> but after I drop the rear pressure to 29-30 lbs of air the problem is not [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >>> >>>Thanks for your comments. |
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