keybman

There is a lot of more recent information on the web, as this has been an increasingly more common problem in the last few years. Here's one such article that may provide you with additional insight: http://www.wheels.ca/news/exploding-sunroofs-what-can-cause-it-and-whos-to-blame/

Thanks, TWS. And the link referring to a particular news article is 404'd, but I found it at another source: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/how-to-prevent-car-sunroofs-from-shattering-spontaneously_20151105190420158

I have been unsuccessfully trying to paste a link for you. But, in the search box here on the forum type in "moon roof keybman" and you will find my similar experience. Hope this helps.

Glad to hear they are back. It is good to have options. :) I have since been told that it is common to discontinue a series of tires to let the national inventory clear out, before reintroducing an updated version. This apparently happened to these Continentals this past fall. Unfortunately at the time, I did not have the luxury to wait for the tire to be reintroduced, as i was not willing to push the 75K I had on the OEM tires. And as for the Pirellis? Still love the smoother, quieter ride. There was a definitive trade-off with the MPGs though. Achieving low 40s now as opposed to hi 40s.

I am hoping for the same. And I am considering that yesterday's (& today's) poor morning commute MPGs might have been the early morning weather - 60 and foggy, as more of a contributing factor. My afternoon commute home (82 & Sunny) garnered 51mpg vs. the usual 46mpg. We'll know more over time. In the meanwhile, I will continue to enjoy my "glider" tires.

I put 73,000 and 4 years on my original Michelins, so it was time to replace. Continental PureContacts were unavailable, Michelins were $50/tire more, so I went with the Pirellis based upon good reviews from this forum and elsewhere. 1st impression - What a difference in the ride! The Pirellis are very smooth - way quieter than the previous Michelins. Even my passengers noticed the "softer ride" as it glided over the road this weekend. And I definitely appreciate the difference. MPG-wise - it is taking a definite hit. I do not know if there is a "break-in" period for new tires, but MPG stayed around 44. This morning, my commute yielded 46mpg, where I would have normally expected 54mpg. Not complaining about getting MPG in the 40s, though. I will certainly take a smoother, quieter ride with a 70K warranty in exchange for a few MPGs. Summary - so far, so good. :)

1st impression - What a difference in the ride! The Pirellis are very smooth, way quieter than the previous Michelins. Even passengers noticed the "softer ride" as it glided over the road this weekend. I definitely appreciate the difference. MPG-wise - it is taking a definite hit. Don't know if there is a "break-in" time for tires, but MPG hung out around 44. This morning, my commute yielded 46mpg, where I would have normally expected 52-54mpg. Not complaining about MPG in the 40s, though. I will certainly take a smoother, quieter ride with a 70K warranty in exchange for a few MPGs. Summary - so far, so good. :)

Turns out that the Continentals have since been discontinued, and there's a large price difference for the Michelins, so it looks like I'm going with the Pirellis. I'll let y'all know how that turns out.

Thanks, smr. These are the 2 tires that I am considering. Since snow is not an issue here, for me it comes down to 3 deciding factors - 1) handling rainy roads, 2) long treadwear and 3) quiet driving. If I can get 70,000 out of my next set of tires and accomplish those 3 things, I am sold.

With 71,000 on my original Michelins, it is time to replace them. Tread is still holding up well, but we're approaching the 4 year mark, and completing 4 Texas summers. Based on recommendations here on the forum, I was planning on going with the Pure Contacts. Since this thread was started 2 years ago, I am hoping that I could get some feedback for those that have made that same choice. What has been your experience? How many miles? Would you choose differently? If so, what would be a better choice? Thanks in advance! :)

So, with my normal city driving habits, and with no intentional effort, I got just over 51 MPG for the most recent tank. 630 miles logged and only filled 12.3 gallons. Biggest factors - finally a period with only a little rain, and no extreme temps ( 80s/60s every day). After 3 1/2 years, I still love this car. :)

Thanks, Hybrider. I edited that line for clarification.

For those preferring not to use the link, here are the important parts: 1) Multiple factors involved in sun/moon roof incidents in recent model years 2) Main issue involves the use of thinner materials 3) Car makers are under federal pressure to produce better fuel mileage 4) With thinner materials, and thinner metal, you get more movement 2 suggestions for prevention from this article: 1) When it's really hot, leave the shade to the sunroof open so that heat doesn't build up, putting additional pressure on the glass 2) Get the sunroof tinted on the inside to prevent glass showerage if it does break (factory tint will not likely help)

Hi all, Heard this on the local news and thought I would share this information as a follow-up: http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/how-to-prevent-car-sunroofs-from-shattering-spontaneously/34342698

Welcome to the FFH Forum, Bryan. I don't know the answer to the specific question that you are asking. But, I have found that the seats that come with the "Luxury package" are the most comfortable car seats I have ever experienced. I've taken several long trips without any back pain whatsoever. And this is even with the concept that accompanying the exceptional FFH mileage, there are not necessarily any gas stops for 8+ hours. I do not know if you can purchase these seats separately, but I would encourage you to go back to the dealer to see you if you can try out an FFH so equipped. What works for me may not work for you, but perhaps this could be a viable option. Good luck and again, welcome!