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Just over 23K here.

I replied to your message, yes my 2 that cracked were covered, or at least replaced by my dealer with no cost to me.....and I see NO reason why this wouldn't be considered under warranty. The TPMS is not part of the tire/Kuhmo warranty and since they're required, and installed by Chrysler, why wouldn't it be considered a covered part? I think you're being jerked around.

Interesting.....as I've had 2 of them crack. Seems like water gets in and freezes. My dealer replaced both TMPS at no charge.

Yes you can use a smaller size but you must get a size that maintains the same diameter as the larger tire so that you do not change the speedometer reading. The size specified for the Journey is 225/70/16. You must also get the proper rims so that it does not interfere with the brakes. My R/T had the 19" tires and I have installed 225/70/16 winter tires. I am finding that the speedometer is reading about 5% faster (as compared to my GPS) with these tires installed. You need to go to one of the tire web sites to check the diameter difference between the 2 tire sizes.

If you're concerned about using the smaller tires (with proper sized rims, as mentioned) and the effect on the speedometer, you can always take it to the dealer and for a small charge (I think my dealer told me about $30) they can reprogram the computer to adjust for the smaller size tires. The flip side to that is you must do the same thing in the spring when you go change tires again.

I'm not 100% on the dealer charge to do that, that was roughly what mine quoted me well over a year ago. I ended up with a new set of wheel for my winters and I change them myself....easier and cheaper in the long run.

From the Sirius side of it, radios don't last forever. I think you can have your lifetime subscription transferred from one receiver to another if need be. Since we've had 2 inexpensive Sirius freestanding models burn out on us, I'd be pretty pissed if that lifetime sub. died with my radio.

Lots of snow/ice here., went through last winter with no troubles. My AWD with snows handles superbly, every bit as sure footed as my 4wd suburban.

And ditto on not finding 19" snows. I went with 17's and a second set of wheels.

I've had the Husky's since last winter (front and back), they're awesome. Putting the Journey mats inside though defeats the purpose.

Husky Liners!!! We get lots of snow. They are terrific!

Ditto on the winter handling. With some good snow tires the AWD handles superbly in snow and ice. Harsh northern winters are no match.

I ordered my Journey and Sirius was already activated when we picked it up, the free year runs from date of activation. Our dealer, however, never relayed any info to Sirius. I expected something from them in the mail and after a few months of nothing I called them. We already had our own Sirius account but we couldn't transfer it until the free year was up so I made a note on the calendar. Then I just called them and they switched it over to our existing account.

As for internet radio, it used to be included in your regular subscription but they made some changes last Jan or Feb. If you had an existing account you kept free internet radio until your next renewal. At that point you have to start paying for it, $2.99/mo I think. All new accounts must pay the extra too. FYI: paying for that monthly access also allows you to use the Sirius app on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Why would some people chose to keep summer tires and winter tires instead of just going with all season? This is my first time in many years that I have had a vehicle that will see snow/slush on a daily basis. Last vehicle was a Jeep so I didn't change tires on it.

Looking at getting some factory take offs and getting the Blizzaks, but some people here told me to just get some all seasons. Was looking at getting 255/50R19 to replace my Kumhos. Only all season I can find(that will ship to me) in that size are Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I have no idea if those tires are worth a d@mn or not.

Question is, should I just replace my Kumhos with an all season, or do the summer/winter tire thing?

Thanks,

Clark

IMO it all depends on where you live. In Northern VT, with our (mostly dirt) roads, All Seasons won't cut it. A true winter tire is made of softer rubber and provides much better grip on ice. If you simply have some snow, slush and wet, they might be fine. We live on ice from Dec-Feb and I have the Blizzaks on my AWD Journey which gives better handling than All Season tires on my 4WD Suburban. If you have ice I'd go with a true winter tire. However, you may have to get another set of rims...they didn't have 19" winters last year when I got mine.

Last winter my TPMS warning showed low. Aired up the low tire, would go down again over about 24-36 hours. Soapy water revealed a length wise split in the valve stem part of the TPMS. Harsh winters here, looks like water got inside the stem and froze, thus the split.

Seems like a bad design to me as the stem looks/feels like it's painted plastic. The first time, I figured it was a fluke. The dealer replaced it and all was fine the rest of the winter.

Well, we went to put on my winter tires Saturday and one of the tires is flat. We marked them when we took them off in the spring and I'm pretty sure this is the same wheel. Soapy water again reveals the exact same issue. TPMS stem has split. No way now to tell if it was cracked and leaking slow enough that we didn't notice it when we took them off, or if they froze up sitting in the barn in late spring. Regardless, it shouldn't happen.

Anyone else had this problem?

Hello

We just had our second child, so we need to disable the front passenger airbag. Has any one on this forum had there airbags disable?

Why would you want to disable it? If anyone other than an adult will be sitting in the front, it shouldn't be turned off/disabled. Small children shouldn't sit there and absolutely not infants.

I did the same thing last winter. Had a hell of a time finding rims (this was Oct/Nov, there are more available now I'm sure). Ended up getting a set of 17's from the dealer and put Blizzaks on them. We're very rural and have to drive a lot on unplowed and unpaved roads, I was more than impressed with the handling between the AWD and the tires.

Cool beans. Thanks much!

Love them...they look great. I've looked at these elsewhere. In your other post I asked if you'd mind sharing the price? I'm hoping they are bit cheaper here than elsewhere....I notice they don't list the price.

I'm kinda partial to the yellow myself

Would you mind sharing the cost? I've looked at these at JCWhitney, I would think Costco is cheaper.

I'm assuming there is no interference between the Hidden Hitch and access to the spare?

Mine is very consistent...light comes on, I've got 2 gallons left.

What does anybody replace for the 19" tires? I'm seriously looking into winter tires cause I'm scared to death of what these kumho's are going to do

Good luck with that, lol. 19" snows are about impossible to find. No one makes them. I went to 17" wheels for winter use with Blizzaks.

I find the AC to be inadequate. The fan is almost non-existent unless turned up the about the 3rd notch....you shouldn't have to have the fan cranked that high just to notice the air, especially on a mod. temp day. Same issue with the heat. Fan must be about mid-way just to stabilize temps.

Really? No deposit here. We custom ordered and my dealer even said we were under no obligation, so when it came in if we had changed our minds......no big deal.

Most of our roads here are dirt as is our driveway and dooryard, so needless to say we track in a ton of mud, sand, dirt, slush and snow, all year round. Carpeting and mats in a vehicle just can't stay in good shape.

I got my Journey last June, and bought the Husky trays in November, they are wonderful. The fit is excellent, and the high sides keep everything in the tray with no spillover. I'm just about ready to take them out for a good spring cleaning, but I love them. They do make getting into the floor compartments in the back a bit tougher, but it's a trade off I'm more than willing to make.

What I read about Obama's plan to support the warranties only applies to those who purchase a new car after a bankruptcy filing. No where does it explain what happens to those warranties already in place from previous purchases. I'm unclear.

I wanted to go with the Granite wheels, but they were not available until early Dec. and there's no way we could have waited that way for tires/wheels. Wish I could have, as they were very reasonably priced

I also have the Blizzaks and find them exceptional!!