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Replying to: raizelgs (Dec 11, 2006 11:08 am) Practical vs. fun, there’s always a tradeoff. I’ve been driving practical for the last 7 years and I’d like to have something fun (if it’s not too impractical). 
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Replying to: bfluegie (Dec 12, 2006 8:30 am) I also used Discount Tire. They didn't pick up my tires and wheels so I have to make two trips, with two tires and wheels each trip. You might get 4 in the car if you put them on the shelf and on the front passenger seat, (they put them in clean plastic bags). Though I have not tried it and can’t say for sure. Roll |
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Replying to: bfluegie (Dec 12, 2006 8:30 am)  RG |
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Hi everyone, I am moving from Tucson AZ to St. Louis later this month. I am pretty concerned about driving in snow and need help. I have even contemplated selling car to get an all wheel drive vehicle. Only snow driving in my life has been when going skiing and then always with chains on the car. Read through this discussion and wonder why the need for two sets of rims. Can't they just replace all four tires at once and store the tires for the summer? Is there such a thing as all weather tires that will really work all year? Do I even need to even worry about this in St. louis, it's not Minnesota after all. What tires models should I consider? Are there tire stores that store your tires for the winter? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: rward (Jan 04, 2007 9:52 am) |
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Replying to: rward (Jan 04, 2007 9:52 am)  Using a second set of winter rims that you can get for 150-200 each gives you convenience. Also, snow tires are better if they are not as wide as the original tires (you get better traction with a narrower footprint in the snow). It is not mandatory, just convenient. As far as storing for the summer, tire dealers around here won't do that (here is Detroit metro area). |
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I've been reading this thread, but can't find a previous answer to these questions. I am a complete neophyte about all of this. 1. Previous poster asked whether to stagger winter tires. I have the same question although our local tire mechanic suggested Dunlops M3 sized 215 55/17 and 222 55/17. Maybe that's not quite right, it was a bad cell phone connection. Is this necessary? Tirerack recommended just the 225/55 17 on all four. 2. Our local tire guy also recommended Nokians. I can't find anything about these tires on infinities. Comments? We live in metro NE area with a lot of slush, dry pavements, not a lot of deep snow. I'm particularly paranoid about hydroplanning since that once happened to me with another car. Thanks. |
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Replying to: runningmom (Jan 08, 2007 5:46 pm) I'd go with the Nokkias- I had a set years ago on an Accord and they were unstoppable. With the manual trans and these tires, you should be able to climb up the side of a house! Use same size as your original tires at all four corners. You would be better off mounting the snows on their own set of wheels as opposed to switching wheels 2x a year. A word of caution-my Inf. dealer has a sign in the service dept: "We refuse to remove, mount, balance or service any aftermarket wheels". I wouldn't want to test that policy, as it may be their right to refuse. Check with your dealer if you are going to have your car serviced there. Of course, Inf. wheels cost $300 apiece... Save your money until next year, as winter seems to be AWOL this year. As for the hydroplaning-slow down!. A State Trooper once told me that in inclement weather, the posted speed limit is almost always too fast for conditions.
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Replying to: joeshan (Jan 08, 2007 8:26 pm) For most running gear stuff, brakes, tires, brakes, alignment, etc. etc. I go to a well experienced and trained mechanic with a fully equipped shop. The difference in personal service is huge as is the knowledge I gain in talking to him. This mechanic does after-market stuff including setups for AutoX, lowering, for Nissans, Minis, bimmers, Vettes, etc. as well as the normal factory stuff. |
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Replying to: joeshan (Jan 08, 2007 8:26 pm)
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