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Tires, Snow and the JEEP SRT8 by paulad
Feb 16, 2007 (11:27 am)
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We live in the suburbs of NYC and get lots of Snow--EVERYONE assured me the JEEP would be GREAT in the snow and that we would NOT need SNOW tires--I emailed Jeep and they told me--that there are no other tires made for this --at this time--so--We had our first Nor'easter 2/14--ha ha--couldn't make it out of the parking spot --let alone the driveway--my subaru legacy GT 2.5--blew away---even without the clearance--my hubby --almost slid the jeep right into the subaru--then into the house--then we parked it til the next day---DO NOT drive it in the SNOW AND ICE--JEEP ENGINEERS--SALESMAN--I would've bought it anyway--but you should've been more forthcoming!!!....
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Re: Aftermarket Speakers & Amplifiers [srt8fan] by srt8fan
Feb 18, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: srt8fan (Feb 03, 2007 3:22 pm)

Okay I'm replying to my own post...
 
I don't know exactly what the stereo shop is installing but this looks like it:
 
* Peripherals CHYAA 2005-Up Chrysler Add-An-Amp Interface
 
http://www.installationproducts.com/s.nl?it=A&id=5139 (looks like it is for sale here)
 
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=904 (not avail here, and also more expensive)
 
Description says: The CHYAA CAN interface is designed to add an aftermarket amplifier to the existing factory sound systems in the 2005-2006 Dodge Durango, Magnum, Charger, Ram, 300, and Jeep.
 
The new Peripheral network integration device simply plugs in to the back of the factory radio allowing control of the aftermarket amplifier. One connection of the included amplifier turn-on wire and consumers are ready to enjoy their music with the amplification they expect from a high-end sound system.
 
Seems straightforward enough... Took long enough (over a year) to get this out in the market!
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Re: Tires, Snow and the JEEP SRT8 [paulad] by kec8
Feb 18, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: paulad (Feb 16, 2007 11:27 am)

I don't know who "everyone" is, but anyone that told you that you wouldn't need snow tires on the GC SRT8 is a liar...or just plain stupid...or they thought you lived in Florida. ANY performance vehicle needs four snow tires to drive in snow. The standard tires on the GC SRT8 are clearly performance tires...not "all weather" tires. I started looking for snow tires for mine in September and I found out early on that there was no such thing.
 
The good news here is that up until now, this has been a mild winter here in Michiga, however, we just had our first big snow of the season too. Although I wouldn't characterize the GC SRT8 as great in the snow with the standard rubber, I made it through okay and much better than I would have in a rear wheel drive performance car without snow tires.
 
I've been saying it here for a long time, the GC SRT8 is not an SUV, it's a performance vehicle (or muscle car). It's not set up to perform like an SUV and those that expect that are going to be disappointed.
 
Snow or not, it's still damn fun to drive...
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14K miles and need new brakes!!! by miked23
Feb 27, 2007 (8:40 pm)
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Hey guys. I have had my SRT8 for only 7 months and I've put 14K miles on it, mainly highway commuting. My brakes have been squeaking like crazy for the last few weeks and the brake dust build up is unbelievable. I took my Jeep in to the dealer and the service guy said he would "look into" the issue for me. I saw one other posting from a while ago that had a similar situation. Any advice on what I need to do to make sure I am not stuck with a $1000 bill?? Is this going to happen every 14K miles or so??? Any advice is appreciated.
 
Thanks!
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Re: 14K miles and need new brakes!!! [miked23] by kec8
Mar 01, 2007 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: miked23 (Feb 27, 2007 8:40 pm)

My right rear started squealing at around 16,000 miles. I had the dealer check out my brakes them and they said that they were fine. It still squeals occasionally, but for the most part has gone away. I'm still keeping an eye on it.
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Re: 14K miles and need new brakes!!! [kec8] by paulad
Mar 01, 2007 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: kec8 (Mar 01, 2007 7:43 am)

Well, on a different note--I just got a nail in my tire--I had to call Goodyear to find someone authorized to fix it--now I live 40 miles from NYC--they have NO ONE in NYC --Northern NJ--NONE of the suburbs of NYC--I have to go to DANBURY CT to fix a flat Tire --are you kidding me--god forbid I needed a new tire right away--I would probably take a week to get one--UNBELIEVABLE--GREATEST CITY in the world one thing you can't get--a flat run tire fixed--you know I'm writing Goodyear a compaint letter about this...
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Re: 14K miles and need new brakes!!! [paulad] by ctgcsrt8
Mar 01, 2007 (7:07 pm)
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Replying to: paulad (Mar 01, 2007 7:53 am)

I live about 40 miles outside NYC also, in CT. Had a 1/4" x 2" bolt in my tire this spring. Took it to my local gas station and they had a new tire in a few hours from a local distributor. Thats the good news, bad news was it cost me about $400. Frankly I was surprised they could get the tire so quickly. Didnt call Goodyear and dont know if they were authorized to fix it, but they did it.
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Road hazards are covered under tire warranty by tloke1
Mar 03, 2007 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: ctgcsrt8 (Mar 01, 2007 7:07 pm)

"bad news was it cost me about $400..."
 
ctgcsrt8, tire replacement/repair is fully covered under the road hazard warranty at any authorized Goodyear dealer (for the first year).
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Re: Road hazards are covered under tire warranty [tloke1] by ctgcsrt8
Mar 03, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: tloke1 (Mar 03, 2007 4:37 am)

I know its too late, but my copy of the Goodyear warranty booklet, specifically says the following is not covered: "road hazards (includes but not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.)" I thought a nail or bolt puncture came under that exclusion.
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Re: Road hazards are covered under tire warranty [ctgcsrt8] by kec8
Mar 03, 2007 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: ctgcsrt8 (Mar 03, 2007 12:18 pm)

I agree with you. I had a slow leak and took it to a local tire dealer that was authorized to repair run flats and there were two nails a bolt and a piece of glass in it. Not surprisingly, they won't fix that many holes.
 
However I did check with my dealer since I had a service contract and they said it wasn't covered. The tire dealer was able to get a tire the same day. They don't seem that hard to get.
 
I don't think that road hazards are covered by any standard warranty from Goodyear. Maybe if you buy a new tire and opt for an extra road hazard guarantee. Has anyone had a tire replaced at no charge due to a road hazard (nail, screw, etc)?

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