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i have a 2003 vibe. this year at 60 mph, the steering wheel vibrates. i have not had new tires in 4 years and may need an alignment and rotation. does anyone know what the best tires are for the winter in cleveland ohio? i hate sliding on ice! 
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Replying to: skateboard (Nov 19, 2008 12:36 pm) They are absolutely wonderful in the snow. But you need to change them for the summer. You can find excellent tire ratings on www.tirerack.com. They are VERY reliable and give pro and user ratings... They actually helped him re-size the tire for the winter. Many 55profile tires do not come in snow tread... He re-sized to a 15 steel wheel to get snows. All figured out for him by tirerack.com... Wonderful site. Even if you decide to buy your tires locally.... 
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Replying to: CapeCod (Nov 19, 2008 12:48 pm)
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Replying to: skateboard (Nov 19, 2008 1:16 pm) Tire Rack has ratings for all kinds of tires. For me, Tire Rack's ratings have guaranteed that I will buy Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires for my '09 Vibe. I have heard that the OEM Goodyear tires are garbage in the snow. So far, on dry and wet pavement they have been excellent when cornering at high speeds; but one false slip and hello Michelin. |
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Hi Gang, Three years ago I picked up 4 new cheapie Al wheels and 4 Semperit Ice Grip II tires. The original Goodyear RS-As went onto the Al and the snows onto the original steelies. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! My 2005 AWD now feels like it can climb vertical walls of ice. The Goodyears, IMO, even with full tread were UNSAFE on the roads here in Western NY where we get loads of snow. Not as much as Cleveland, but still a lot. Each winter tire has its own strenghts and weaknesses. The best tire in deep snow may only be OK on ice. Unless you live in the boonies, I'd guess that stopping at an icy intersection is more important than a little extra off the line traction in deep snow. And yes, the Tire Rack ratings and reviews are the way to shop. Good luck.
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Replying to: k2qo (Nov 20, 2008 6:24 am) 
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Replying to: skateboard (Nov 20, 2008 6:28 am) |
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I have a 2003 Vibe GT and have some work ahead of me. My front exhaust "donut" gasket is leaking and when I look for a replacement on line it comes up with one for under 5 bucks but when i go the the manufacturer's site they say it isn't for use on the GT and don't offer one for the GT. I wish I had never gotten the GT version. I love the shape and utility of the car. People have been amazed when I can slide a washer or drier right in the back and close the hatch. But it needs premium gas, the wide flat tires suck in snow, and the parts all seem less available and more expensive. My clutch is now starting to slip regularly and the dealer says $1300 to replace it. I'm not sure I'm up for a job that big but I also hate putting big chunks of money into a car when I have heard the clutches are prone to give out prematurely. Other complaints are ,as I have heard from others, the wind noise and also the blind spots. Does anyone have any advice on the clutch or the exhaust gasket? Thanks, Jim |
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