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#10148 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [lemko] by steve_ HOST

Jan 25, 2013 (6:55 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 25, 2013 6:40 am)
That's one ritual I don't miss. Even when I had mounted studs, it was a pain.
 
Both the old rides have 15" wheels.
 
When we shopped a new MT Elantra Touring right before they changed the style, the trim had bigger "upscale" wheels. The dealer wasn't interested in any kind of swap and that dampened my enthusiasm a bit.

#10149 of 10929 Spotted... by lemko

Jan 25, 2013 (7:02 am)

...another Cadillac XTS - this time travelling north on Tabor at Robbins in NE Philly. Funny thing is, I saw a 2000-2005 DeVille travelling east on Tabor nearby. That DeVille looked huge compared to the XTS. Heck, I always thought my similar 2007 DTS Performance was kind of petite.

#10150 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [kyfdx] by anythngbutgm

Jan 25, 2013 (7:05 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 24, 2013 4:44 pm)
I stopped a Venza owner at a gas station one day and asked him how his 20" clad Venza was in the snow and he said it was awesome. Makes it up his 20 degree pitched driveway just fine. I know, one a single data point but still...
 
I did a quick check on Mazdas site and it looks like they truely are 19's. Only the base models come with 17's and there is nothing in between.
 
Style over substance for sure.

#10151 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [robr2] by anythngbutgm

Jan 25, 2013 (7:11 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Jan 25, 2013 5:45 am)
Surely you remember last season tho, other than the big storm in October 2011, we (Mass.) had no snow at all.
 
I think that is one of the biggest problems with snow tires (at least in areas of the Country where snow season is not garaunteed), you put them on and they get worn out fast when they go a season on dry pavement. Plus IIRC, snows tend to be noisy on dry roads as well.

#10152 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [anythngbutgm] by robr2

Jan 25, 2013 (7:59 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jan 25, 2013 7:11 am)
Surely you remember last season tho, other than the big storm in October 2011, we (Mass.) had no snow at all.
 
True but that is the exception rather than the norm. I spend a lot of time up north camping and skiing in the winter and things can be different 100 miles north of Boston.
 
I think that is one of the biggest problems with snow tires (at least in areas of the Country where snow season is not garaunteed), you put them on and they get worn out fast when they go a season on dry pavement. Plus IIRC, snows tend to be noisy on dry roads as well.
 
Yes they do wear faster on dry pavement and can be noisy but I'll trade that for the extra traction being available. Remember that under 40F, all season/summer tires lose grip very quickly.

#10153 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [anythngbutgm] by lemko

Jan 25, 2013 (8:25 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jan 25, 2013 7:11 am)
I remember a constant hum from those studded snow tires on dry pavement. One got used to it after a while.

#10154 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [explorerx4] by ateixeira

Jan 25, 2013 (9:03 am)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 24, 2013 5:57 pm)
04 has 16 inch wheels, 09 has 17 inch wheels and the 13 has 19 inch wheels
 
At that rate, a 3" increase per decade, she'll have DUBs in no time.
 
I don't change tires, I change cars.
 
Miata with summer gumballs for fair weather, steal the wife's Subaru for snow.

#10155 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [ateixeira] by stickguy

Jan 25, 2013 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 25, 2013 9:03 am)
our RDX is not too bad. only 18" on it, and I think 55 or 60 series? So pretty meaty sidewall. Still not a super common size, and expensive now. Hopefully that changes in 4-5 years when I need new ones.
 
I think the Santa Fe had 20s on the top line model?
 
I agree that most of these cars now are way too big in the wheel. 18 should be only for larger cars, and most should be fine with 16-17"

#10156 of 10929 Re: Heading to the dealer [ateixeira] by explorerx4

Jan 25, 2013 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 25, 2013 9:03 am)
We just keep accumulating vehicles, a couple passed on to the kids. The best looking one is the '91 because it's in the garage and I washed it before I put the cover on it.
 
I spotted a couple of Panamera's at work this week. One, as expected, in an executive parking spot. The other was in the general parking lot.

#10157 of 10929 . by fintail

Jan 25, 2013 (7:53 pm)

Saw one of those lifted Impreza wagons, a new Accord, and a ridiculous blacked out new style X3 with loud music inside. I couldn't see the driver through the tint, but I'll place a bet, and it isn't the typical loud thumping car lover.

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