nothermark wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
I never argued that point, but at speeds under 100 MPH the decrease in heat generated is so small that it borders on being statistically insignificant.
Eric
It's a pretty simple DIY job, though some people have reported difficulty in loosening the nuts that hold the original bar. If you car has steel end links, use them. If it has plastic endlinks, you may want to replace them with the steel ones from the Tib. There are DIY instructions on the Elantra Club site.
The difference is quite noticeable whenever you're cornering, regardless of how aggressively. You can't appreciate how bad the stock rear setup is until you put on the stiffer sway bar. It really transforms the handling of the car and makes it feel much better balanced and more securely planted to the road.
Thanks Brian!
The higher the speed rating, S, T, H, and V, generally softer the compound, and less long-term life (treadwear) of the tire. Properly inflated and maintained, an S or T rating would be acceptable on an Elantra. S-rated tires are not as common as they once were - say back in the late '60s or early '70s - now typically replaced by the T-rated tires. My SAAB uses T-rated tires, and it has a much higher top speed than the Elantra. Now, if we were discussing a Sonata with the V6, I would consider only the H-rated tire as a minimum spec. But, it really comes down to the point are you even going to drive the Sonata in excess of 120MPH for long periods of time - I typically don't think so here in the USA.
More important that the speed rating for the Elantra application is the DOT UTQG ratings of the tires, as to temperature, traction, and treadware grades - especially temperature. Buy a S or T speed rated tire with a "A" temperature grading, and you will be fine for the Elantra. High temp is the cause of the majority of tire failures, and this is normally caused by underinflation and overloading.
Keep your tires inflated to proper pressure levels, and all will be fine with any of the aforementioned speed ratings. After all, the Elantra is not a Porsche, and using HR or VR rated tires is really overkill.
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