Hey Guys !
After reading the posts on this site I am now reconsidering the purchase of an SSR.
I want a car that is fun not a problem.
I know we don't live in a perfect world.
But I had an Olds. that was a lemon. It took 12 months off my life span.
But I have not thrown the SSR out yet.
My questions.
Since the front and rear tires are of different size.
How is rotation done ? Switch sides ? Or not at all.
How is the tire wear on this vehicle. ( Normal driving , no burn outs. )
I don't want to have to replace front tires every 7000 miles on the front end.
What kind of wear ar you guys getting out of your tires ?
Thanks.
I have 5,500 miles on my tires and are showing no signs of wear. I am very careful with my truck, so no burnouts or hot-dogging. As far as rotation, forget it.
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I've got 8300 on mine and I haven't noticed any tire wear yet.
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My SSR: Silver on Black Final Prod 6 speed #23387, Signature #23, Signature #12
Tire Wear
Been on the road for the last 10 days - about a week to go. Close to 20000 miles, and the tires look fine. I would need to get a tire depth gauge to give you something more accurate, but I would guess that I still have at least 50% left, and extremely even wear.
The SSR has been great - no significant problems, except replacing the tonneau hinges - a problem with the early serial numbers.
In Flagstaff tonight, Phoenix tomorrow, then I 10 to LA, and up the coastline. I look forward to getting back in it every morning. Even in a car mecca like Vegas, it got constant stares and finger pointing.
One item I'm definitely going to follow up on from SEMA is the Dakota Digital tire pressure/temp gauge (shows all 4 in a 2 1/8 gauge which will replace the instant fuel on the auxiliary gauge pod.) Retail is $400, including the 4 pressure/temp senders - Dakota says battery life is about 10 years, so should last till your next tire change no problem.
Ray
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Some Ssr Owners May Have Bought For The Wrong Reason
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Originally Posted by duncan
Hey Guys !
After reading the posts on this site I am now reconsidering the purchase of an SSR.
I want a car that is fun not a problem.
If you want the performance of a Corvette,quiteness of a Cadillac,seating room of a Suburban,towing capacity of a Duramax,cargo room of a van,economy of a Cavalier,versatility of a Avalanche and lighter than a Malibu , then the SSR is not the vehicle for you.
Paid more money for a 32 FORD Roadster with no side windows,less room inside ,no creature comforts at all,no warranty,lots of wind noise and road noise,but is a ton of fun.
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If you are looking at the SSR as a investment then you might look for something safer to invest in.
But if you are a street rodder at heart,like the attention of unique styling,good performance,throaty exhaust,great creature comforts,a blast to drive,and don't want to build a street rod from scratch,then you will enjoy this vehicle!
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I stand corrected. I think I have enjoyed my SSR a bit too much and need to buy rear tires this week. Sure was fun gettin it though! Small price to pay for so much fun.
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