new NeoGens installed....not happy at all
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new NeoGens installed....not happy at all
just put on a new set of 205/45/16 Nitto NeoGens...and absolutley hate them.
they have no sidewall stiffness and buckle in hard cornering...not to mention the aweful swaying at higher speeds.
anybody else have these same symptoms with the NeoGens?
Im actually thinking about getting a new set of something else already and ive only put about 40 miles on them.
my old crappy Fuzion tires atleast were predictable
they have no sidewall stiffness and buckle in hard cornering...not to mention the aweful swaying at higher speeds.
anybody else have these same symptoms with the NeoGens?
Im actually thinking about getting a new set of something else already and ive only put about 40 miles on them.
my old crappy Fuzion tires atleast were predictable
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Re: new NeoGens installed....not happy at all (Stealth CL)
I ran NeoGens when they first came out on an old Civic I no longer own. My impressions where much the same as yours.
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Yes, the NeoGen is an all-season tire, designed for those who are willing to sacrifice performance in moderate to warm temperatures in order to gain the additional flexibility of being able to use them in snow and frigid cold.
If you don't need that winter capability, then you're better off getting summer tires. In 205/45-16, the best summer tires include the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (for outstanding dry traction, outstanding wet traction, and very good treadlife, although at a somewhat high price), and the Kumho Ecsta SPT (with a bit less, although still very good, dry traction performance, at a much lower price). Most cars that take 205/45-16 also take 215/45-16, for which you can get the Falken Azenis RT-615 (for outstanding dry traction, so-so wet traction, and short treadlife, at a somewhat low price).
Some tire manufacturers, and some tire dealers, offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. If that's available for the NeoGen, I suggest you take advantage of it, and swap them for a good summer tire.
If you don't need that winter capability, then you're better off getting summer tires. In 205/45-16, the best summer tires include the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (for outstanding dry traction, outstanding wet traction, and very good treadlife, although at a somewhat high price), and the Kumho Ecsta SPT (with a bit less, although still very good, dry traction performance, at a much lower price). Most cars that take 205/45-16 also take 215/45-16, for which you can get the Falken Azenis RT-615 (for outstanding dry traction, so-so wet traction, and short treadlife, at a somewhat low price).
Some tire manufacturers, and some tire dealers, offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. If that's available for the NeoGen, I suggest you take advantage of it, and swap them for a good summer tire.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, the NeoGen is an all-season tire, designed for those who are willing to sacrifice performance in moderate to warm temperatures in order to gain the additional flexibility of being able to use them in snow and frigid cold.
If you don't need that winter capability, then you're better off getting summer tires. In 205/45-16, the best summer tires include the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (for outstanding dry traction, outstanding wet traction, and very good treadlife, although at a somewhat high price), and the Kumho Ecsta SPT (with a bit less, although still very good, dry traction performance, at a much lower price). Most cars that take 205/45-16 also take 215/45-16, for which you can get the Falken Azenis RT-615 (for outstanding dry traction, so-so wet traction, and short treadlife, at a somewhat low price).
Some tire manufacturers, and some tire dealers, offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. If that's available for the NeoGen, I suggest you take advantage of it, and swap them for a good summer tire.
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great info.....ive had the tires for probably close to 30 days i think, but have just got them installed yesterday.
so it would be the Nitto i would call correct? or discount tire direct?
If you don't need that winter capability, then you're better off getting summer tires. In 205/45-16, the best summer tires include the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (for outstanding dry traction, outstanding wet traction, and very good treadlife, although at a somewhat high price), and the Kumho Ecsta SPT (with a bit less, although still very good, dry traction performance, at a much lower price). Most cars that take 205/45-16 also take 215/45-16, for which you can get the Falken Azenis RT-615 (for outstanding dry traction, so-so wet traction, and short treadlife, at a somewhat low price).
Some tire manufacturers, and some tire dealers, offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. If that's available for the NeoGen, I suggest you take advantage of it, and swap them for a good summer tire.
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great info.....ive had the tires for probably close to 30 days i think, but have just got them installed yesterday.
so it would be the Nitto i would call correct? or discount tire direct?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stealth CL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so it would be the Nitto i would call correct? or discount tire direct?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would first read what Discount Tire Direct says on their website (click here) and then call them at the number shown there. I don't know what it means where it says "Tires must not be driven on (used)."; it sounds like they offer refunds only if you can return the tires before driving on them, but even if so, at least you can ask them what your options are. If they don't give you satisfaction, you could try contacting Nitto. Figure it this way - you've got nothing to lose by trying. And if it doesn't work out for a full or partial refund, you can always sell the tires in the marketplace forums or on eBay. Good luck.
I would first read what Discount Tire Direct says on their website (click here) and then call them at the number shown there. I don't know what it means where it says "Tires must not be driven on (used)."; it sounds like they offer refunds only if you can return the tires before driving on them, but even if so, at least you can ask them what your options are. If they don't give you satisfaction, you could try contacting Nitto. Figure it this way - you've got nothing to lose by trying. And if it doesn't work out for a full or partial refund, you can always sell the tires in the marketplace forums or on eBay. Good luck.
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You can look up prices at Discount Tire. But again, if you need all-seasons, the Kumho ASX is better and cheaper...
You can look up prices at Discount Tire. But again, if you need all-seasons, the Kumho ASX is better and cheaper...
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