Day 3 of actual adulthood

"CB" (jrcb)
09/20/2018 at 14:40 • Filed to: Failing upwards

Appliances, winter tires, new bed, impending furniture buys, I have a lot to do without a lot of cash. This is going to be a fun few months. Also, dealership quoted me $1700 for winter tires and rims without installation. Hard pass.

DISCUSSION (38)

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > CB
09/20/2018 at 14:47

Ha, this might be the most appropriate picture to describe adulting that I’ve ever seen.

Good luck with everything.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
09/20/2018 at 14:53

Let me know if you need any help that I can provide. I maybe a few provinces away, but you know.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB
09/20/2018 at 14:55

$616 for four Bridgstone WS80's 205/55 - 16 mounted and balanced at our local tire store.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/20/2018 at 14:57

I appreciate it. I’ll be okay. Just looking at numbers and going “hoo boy”. I’ve never planned on spending so much money before, so it’s a little daunting.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > CB
09/20/2018 at 14:58

Give me your credit card info and I’ll help you burn cash even faster.

CB > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
09/20/2018 at 14:59

That makes me sad. Everywhere else is coming out about the same price wise.

ttyymmnn > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:01

New house?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:02

Hm. Have you looked on the forums or craigslist for stock fiesta ST rims?

that’s what I did. Everyone wants to get rid of theirs, so I bought them cheap.

CB > ttyymmnn
09/20/2018 at 15:02

New to me house. That comes with no appliances.

aquila121 > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:02

Try looking at Craigslist to see if there are any sellers of used winter tires on steelies in your bolt pattern and size. I got lucky a couple years ago and picked up a winter set for about $400.

ttyymmnn > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:03

I should have asked, “First house?”

CB > aquila121
09/20/2018 at 15:03

That’s my next plan of attack.

CB > ttyymmnn
09/20/2018 at 15:03

Yup!

ttyymmnn > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:05

We got our first house about 15 years ago. I never thought of all the things that a house needs. When I was a kid, things like lawn mowers and rakes and ladders were always there. I never had to think about where they came from. You get a house and suddenly all those things aren't there. I commiserate with you. But also, have fun!

vicali > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
09/20/2018 at 15:08

$595 at Costco.. plus a $70 cash card for 215/60-16..

Next week.

diplodicus > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:12

No body has old focus rims for sale around you?

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/wto/d/ford-focus-wheel-with-tire-16/6671214810.html

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/wto/d/ford-focus-rims-tires/6665638548.html

Same lug pattern as the fiesta from 2000-2011 dropping down to a 16" rim should make the tires cheaper too. Not sure if you can run 15 on the ST or not.

CB > diplodicus
09/20/2018 at 15:15

Lots of people have said that you can run 15s, and Ford actually recommends the size.

OPPOsaurus WRX > ttyymmnn
09/20/2018 at 15:15

lol first house, like that matters. According to my wife we needed new couches and tables and other stuff i stopped listening and couldn’t hear her over me sobbing, looking at my wallet shrivel up.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > vicali
09/20/2018 at 15:16

Are those WS80's? That is a great price.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:19

Cross the border and you can have my 6 year old WS70's, they are only aaaheeemmmm about 40% worn, just too worn out to be as good as I really need during a Whitefish winter. Steel wheels or cheap alloys should be around $75 per.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/20/2018 at 15:21

Unfortunately, I have a huge issue with searching for used FiST things, and that’s because I live in Saskatchewan. There isn’t a whole lot for sale.

dogisbadob > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:22

What year is your Focus? What tire size? :o)

You can get nice affordable wheel/tire packages from TR or the Canadian site 1010 :o)

diplodicus > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:23

https://www.roadreadywheels.com/products/2011-2013-15x6-ford-fiesta-steel-wheel-rim?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3bXk86XK3QIVCRppCh0thAIwEAYYASABEgLO1vD_BwE

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/saskatoon/parting-out-wrecking:-2012-ford-fiesta-hatchback-se-parts/1310684823?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS80&partnum=86TR5WS80&i1_Qty=4&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Fiesta%20ST&autoYear=2017&autoModClar=&vehicleSearch=true

Seems like it should really only cost you about 800usd, assuming you don’t mind your TMPS light being on all winter. IIRC mounting and balancing my rims and tires cost me like 150 after tax . They didn’t install them for me, but I’m pretty sure I got charged like they would have anyways. I just don’t like other people touching my lug bolts.

CB > dogisbadob
09/20/2018 at 15:28

2015 Fiesta ST. I’ll check them out. Thanks!

vicali > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
09/20/2018 at 15:28

Kinja'd!!!

CB > diplodicus
09/20/2018 at 15:32

With new rims, it comes down to $1400, plus whatever installation is. Not terrible.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:32

what’s your budget for rims?

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:33

My WS80s were about USD 480 from TR . They then sent me a $70 rebate card. Installation was about $80. Mine are 195/55R16 tho.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/20/2018 at 15:38

Inexpensive. Looking at Tire Rack, I can get some sweet steelies and WS80s for $1200 including tax and shipping.

CB > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
09/20/2018 at 15:39

Looking at Tire Rack right now. The only downside is the price of shipping.

diplodicus > CB
09/20/2018 at 15:40

That sounds crazy to me still...

CB > diplodicus
09/20/2018 at 15:43

Got that down to $1200, including $345 for shipping and taxes.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB
09/20/2018 at 16:00

Ooh yeah. Shipping to Detroit is much cheaper tha n to you.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > vicali
09/20/2018 at 16:01

That’s $660 installed. Plus $70 card you are ahead by $26.

dogisbadob > CB
09/20/2018 at 16:55

1010 has some packages starting at just $600 Canadian, and many others for well under $1000 . They offer free shipping within Canada.

That site will have a better selection than TR since Canada gets a wider selection of winter tires than we get down here. That said, I was able to build a package on TR with Dunlop Winter Maxx 185/60-15 and Al utec Grip wheels for $800 US. This does not include the price of TPMS sensors and shipping charge.

Are you required to have TPMS in Canada ? The US has required it si nce 2008.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CB
09/20/2018 at 17:21

Try www.canadawheels.ca B etter pricing, no border bull crap.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > CB
09/20/2018 at 18:08

At least actual adulthood means having a paycheck! I feel the same way all the time, just wondering where the hell all of my money goes and why I dont have any extra money to buy car parts without much thought. I definitely used to buy more random shit when I had basically no job except I also had no expenses. Real life now means I have to actually budget things and plan but it aint so bad. It gets infinitely better when I make an active effort to save money.

pip bip - choose Corrour > CB
09/21/2018 at 04:00

try wrecking yards for tyres?