GlennWest Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Just a heads up y'all. I needed two rear tires. Thread wear indicates showing. Just contacted local mom and pop tire store. Told them 2017 Smartcar and size. They put there brand on. Handling went south. Researched them and rating poor on handling. Too soft sidewalls. They making it good. Just wanted to mention this so one doesn't make same mistake. Just because it good on bigger cars/trucks doesn't mean it will on our Smarts. Landsail is tire they put on. Edited June 3, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thanks for the info. Just put 4 new on a 2016. Had to wait a month for tire shop to get the front ones. Continental. Quote Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Interesting. My rear tires always go first. Lots of thread on fronts. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 The Continentals on our 2006 Passion were terrible. Replaced them with 185/55R15 Hankooks and they transformed both ride and handling for the better. Our 2011 and current 2013 are noticeably better riding. Quote Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Well after this I intend to run same tires that came on it and that is Continentals. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) On 6/3/2021 at 11:25 AM, GlennWest said: My rear tires always go first. Lots of thread on fronts. And that is why I changed my rims. I have the same size tires and wheels all the way around so I can rotate my tires. I put 195/50/15's and 6" wide wheels on all 4 corners. Edited June 11, 2021 by Big5er Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 "And that is why I changed my rims." Sounds good to me. That's what I expect to do, later this year. What are the downsides , if any, you've experienced? Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 20 hours ago, Big5er said: And that is why I changed my rims. I have the same size tires and wheels all the way around so I can rotate my tires. I put 195/50/15's and 6" wide wheels on all 4 corners. Yes, but you have a 451 and mine not. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: Yes, but you have a 451 and mine not. Honest question. Why does that make a difference? Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I don't think we have the wheel clearance on the newer Smarts. Know my previous 451 had lots of clearance. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, DanZemke said: "And that is why I changed my rims." Sounds good to me. That's what I expect to do, later this year. What are the downsides , if any, you've experienced? None. It rides better, too. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, GlennWest said: I don't think we have the wheel clearance on the newer Smarts. Know my previous 451 had lots of clearance. So go reasoned of the smart car forums and find out. Trust me, someone at one of them has the answer. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, Big5er said: None. It rides better, too. I put aftermarket wheels on our 2013, Went a size larger tire on the same rim size as the rear wheel size. Car rides and tracks so much better. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Yes, but mine a 453. Wider tract also. Mine haldles great or did until those tires were put on. Also have found larger tires hurt performance. Edited June 12, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 6/3/2021 at 8:47 AM, GlennWest said: Just a heads up y'all. I needed two rear tires. Thread wear indicates showing. Just contacted local mom and pop tire store. Told them 2017 Smartcar and size. They put there brand on. Handling went south. Researched them and rating poor on handling. Too soft sidewalls. They making it good. Just wanted to mention this so one doesn't make same mistake. Just because it good on bigger cars/trucks doesn't mean it will on our Smarts. Landsail is tire they put on. Some years ago I replaced just the rear tires on a pickup. I wanted snow tires. The local shop sold us some Cooper tires and I drove home. Problem was it wondered all over the road and was a challenge to stay in my lane at hwy speeds. The local shop first insisted the front end on my pu must need repair. He drove the pu and said that is dangerous. Finally he put the old tires on and the pu was safe to drive again. He contacted Cooper and they said some tires just don't play well with others and authorized a return. Changed brands to another snow tire and all was well. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) On 6/11/2021 at 10:08 PM, GlennWest said: Yes, but mine a 453. Wider tract also. Mine haldles great or did until those tires were put on. Also have found larger tires hurt performance. Performance? This IS a smart car we are talking about. It's not exactly what I would call a performance built car to begin with. Edited June 17, 2021 by Big5er Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Yes, but we can't afford to loose any power. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just put a chip in it...... Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 No thank you. My days of that are long over. Ruined too many vechiles Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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