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01-16-2009, 06:44 PM | #19 |
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Hey man, been so f....n busy with work, kids , wife, holidays, besides sometimes you think you don't mean shit around here anyways!!!
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01-16-2009, 06:46 PM | #20 |
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Screw all that. You're one of the OG's of YW. Don't forget about us! Good to hear you've been busy though, better than doing nothing!
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01-17-2009, 03:31 AM | #21 |
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I have Yokohama W-drive. They were totally worth it
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01-17-2009, 05:51 AM | #22 |
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Once or twice a year I could use them. For my circumstances, it's not worth the money.
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01-17-2009, 07:54 AM | #23 | |
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the thing that im sure most people dont realize is that winter rims/tires aren't that big of an expenditure. sure you have to buy an extra set of steelies w/ tires, but while youre running your winter setup, you're not running your summer....so all your tires last essentially twice as long.
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01-17-2009, 12:36 PM | #24 |
Left my tires on for the first snow of the season. Leaving work on a hilly curse my backend came out, and my car just did a 90degree turn and kept sliding till it rolled forwards, jumped the snowy bank, and came to a stop 5 inches from a tree. The car was lowered and the snow passing the button of the car stopped it. Not because of the stupid tired I had on at the time.
Then I drove a BMW X5 4.8liter the other night, and WOW was I impressed with the handling, speed, brakes, and ability to not slide easy at all. So yes everyone, get yourselves a good set of snow tires! |
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01-17-2009, 12:56 PM | #25 |
Although I live in sunny California, we make regular treks to Truckee, CA, where the snow and ice prevail most of the winter and into spring. I have Toyo studless snow tires, which are OK to operate up to 80 dgrees and work well in the Central Valley winter/spring. They are really handy up in the mountains, even without studs.
Gid mentioned the cost factor and I agree. For the price of my deductible in case of accident, I'll get 2-3 years out of the Toyos by rotating my all seasons. For me and my family, as well as other drivers I might encounter, a good investment. As an aside, my wife actually surprised me and got a killer deal last spring from Les Schwab
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01-17-2009, 03:24 PM | #26 |
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thinking about picking up a set of show tires.. i slid into the curb well show mound lol and broke some of the clips holding the front lip on... so now i have an excuse to get a body kit hehe but yeah DEFF getting tires maybe i can con my uncle into getting them for me... still owes me a holiday gift..
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01-17-2009, 05:25 PM | #27 |
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Hey Chino.... still got those snows?.. I want to try and keep these 17's nice
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01-17-2009, 09:25 PM | #28 |
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Gotta watch studs on clean pavement! All of a sudden, you are dealing with carbide tires and the attendant lack of traction. The sparks are spectacular, stopping ain't...
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01-17-2009, 10:17 PM | #29 |
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I got snow tires this winter and LOVE them! They are absolutely amazing :) I'd have to look again to see exactly who made them. They were the cheapest to install by Toyota...
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01-17-2009, 11:27 PM | #30 |
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Snow tires are absolutely a good idea if safety is any sort of concern. One thing I will say though is don't go too cheap. I normally buy good quality but on the Yaris I thought we'd try to save some money so we bought some Dunlop Graspic DS-2's and they're absolute shit tires... can't wait for them to wear out!
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01-17-2009, 11:39 PM | #31 |
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I have michelin x-ice's on 14" rims. They are pretty decent on snow and ice. YOu have to remember, even with winter tires, you have to be a bit more cautious in the winter.
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01-18-2009, 12:09 AM | #32 |
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LOL your'e doing it wrong ^^^ !!! (Don't be like them) |
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Off-topic... but whoa... a local?!? I find snow's a requirement for any decent amount of frozen precipitation on the Yaris. My Sunfire didn't need them, but the little 'Yota sure does! Quote:
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01-18-2009, 12:33 PM | #34 |
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don't recommend over inflating studded tires ( 35 p.s.i. or > ) . Reason being you'll have less contact between the road and tire surface , riding on studs ( wear metal studs quicker ) . Less air , more rubber to meet the road . Have noticed that the steering ( cornering ) is more sensitive with studded tires and the electric assisted power steering too .
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01-19-2009, 08:11 AM | #35 |
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Installing winter (ice) tires on my sedan took it from scary bad (on OEM Goodyear LS tires) to confident and sure footed. Especially on packed/icy surfaces where the LS's were absolutely useless. I'd never experience tires so poor in ice. Goodyear has a nerve calling those all-season tires. They must mean all-seasons of Mexico.
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