Proper tires for Hyundai Sonata

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
54,313 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BUFFDADDY55
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Why would tech at Sam's club tell me that using a T rated tire vs V rated (oem) cause premature wear and void tire warranty unless I used the OEM tire(V)?
V tire @$20 more and 10000 mile less wear.
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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DANLESABRE
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A V rated tire is good for up to 149 m.p.h., while a T rated tire is safe for ONLY up to 118 m.p.h. Assuming you didn't inform the sales person that you intend on operating your Sonata at over 120 m.p.h., I don't see why there should be a problem on you selecting what type of tire to use if you want to have the extra warranty. Go back and see if you can get a different sales person, if not ask for the manager to help you.
Jun 27, 2011 at 3:10 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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That's why Tech works at Sams nobody else would hire him
Jun 27, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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