"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
06/02/2014 at 19:59 • Filed to: None
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"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
06/02/2014 at 19:59 • Filed to: None | 0
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I went to go put on the summer tires for both vehicles. It turns out some idiot stole one tire (with rim) for each vehicle.
Several months ago there was a rash of break-ins in the neighborhood, including the house next to ours. (We live in a basement suite that backs out on to the back alley). We didn't notice anything missing at the time, and didn't think much of it.
On Saturday I went to go take the winter tires off both vehicles and replace them with the usual all-seasons that we use the rest of the year. Unfortunately one tire (with rim) was missing from each vehicle, so I couldn't do either car. We figured the landlord may have shuffled some things around, as they were stored in a closed storage area under the rear stairs of the house. It turns out the landlord hasn't touched them. Some idiot must have stolen them, thinking that they were the same, when they aren't even the same bolt pattern (one's a 4 bolt and the other is a 5 bolt). My wife's tires (of which there are three left) are really quite new, so I might be able to get away buying just one new tire and rim for her car. My tires had a fair bit of wear on them. I've only been running winter tires on the front, and keeping a full-size all-season in the trunk instead of the regular donut-spare. So now this leaves us with:
4 brand new winter tires with rims (currently on the Cavalier)
3 very new all-seasons, with rims
2 heavily worn winter tires (on the front of the Civic)
3 fairly worn all-seasons, on rims (two on the rear of the Civic, and one in the trunk).
I was really hoping that they weren't stolen. So some idiot out there now has two mis-matched tires and rims. I've been reading through Kijiji to see if I can find them, but chances are slim. That being said, there are a TON of tires and rims on there.
Anyone care to offer some tire advice? I'll be needing new winter tires this season, so I could finish running my winter tires on the front until then. I should probably replace the all-seasons as well, and I've been wanting to get winter tires on all 4 corners of the Civic.
bob and john
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/02/2014 at 20:29 |
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for winter, we bought what audi had at the dealer on special, some italitan brand. (marangoni i think it was) io know what ur thinking, what do the italians know about winter tires.
BEST, FREAKING. WINTERS. EVER.
really, they are better then the Michelin X-ICE 2s we have on my moms IS250....
11/10, would recommend.
warnign though, they are a bit louder then what ur probably used to in terms of tires. but by god they grip. and they last pretty long too, we just wrapped up our 4th season on them, and are debating if we try for one more year, or we get a new set due to age.
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> bob and john
06/03/2014 at 10:31 |
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Interesting. I can't say I've heard of them before.
I've been using Goodyear Nordics, and they seem pretty good. My dad, who has 20+ years of winter tire use was most impressed with them. They do seem pretty good, but the ones I'm running are pretty much done for. I wouldn't want to risk running them for another winter.
Any recommendation for summer/all-season tires?
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bob and john
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/03/2014 at 10:37 |
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thats what we said: when the guy at the parts counter told us what they were, my dad was like: really? ITALIAN winter tires?
parts guy: well, audi recommends them for a reason, so.....
if u have winter tires, then just go for a nice set of summer. we have contis on our A3, and some kuhmos on the lexus. we HATE the kuhmos (probably a cheaper set anyways) they just....feel weird. like the car has way too much friction in the steering pump (if i turn it full lock, it wont self center...)
the contis are pretty good though. dunlops i hear wear out a little faster then what they are rated for, and michilens, are some of the best summers u can by, but u WILL pay extra for them
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> bob and john
06/03/2014 at 10:42 |
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Hmm, this doesn't bode well: http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/201309…
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bob and john
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/03/2014 at 10:45 |
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no it doesnt. looks like dad may have to give up his beloved italian tires. but really, those were the best we've ever had. and hopefully its just that one plant.....(title is played to make u think whole company is shutting down)
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> bob and john
06/03/2014 at 10:51 |
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On a related note, is there a decent site out there for tire reviews? I know tire rack has some reviews, but it seems difficult to compare similar tires.
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bob and john
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
06/03/2014 at 10:58 |
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ehh, not really. and truth be told, proably wont be. i know perelli are expensive, dunlops wear out fast, contis...are just kinda ...there, michis are expensive, but usually worth it, and thats about it. havent heard much about hankook or cooper tires and what not.