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10-19-2017, 08:17 AM
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#726 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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why are we talking M + S? get tires with the damn snowflake symbol on them ... no amount of tread on those all season M + S tires are gonna save you when they harden up like hockey pucks. HOLY SHIT... go spend some $$$ and get the damn tires. I don't care if your ALL SEASONS are pretty much new.. .they not gonna save you....
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10-19-2017, 08:26 AM
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#727 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by 320icar  | the reviews aren't favourable for this single-use product
also want to exert minimal elbow grease when it's below freezing
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10-19-2017, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero | What is your intended use? Big dump of snow while you were on vacation and need to get out of your parking spot? That's about all those are good for.
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10-19-2017, 09:30 AM
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just as a backup that might work better than floormats
or if I struggle to back the vehicle into my garage that has an incline with only a few inches of play on both sides...i guess I could just shovel the ramp before it turns into ice like everybody else  | |
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10-19-2017, 09:57 AM
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#730 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Keep some fine gravel on hand?
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10-19-2017, 10:09 AM
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#731 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Have some kitty litter, or sand on hand for traction aid.
Or sand/salt mix like this: Antiskid Gravel & Salt, 22-lb | Canadian Tire
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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10-19-2017, 02:02 PM
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#732 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by 320icar | Those seem pricey for a one time use thing since actual chains aren't much more. Or if you keep an eye on the used market, you can probably find chains that have been used once or never at all for much cheaper than new. The never used chains I found for my Jeep totaled $75 for all 4, new they would have been $350+.
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10-19-2017, 02:28 PM
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#733 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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a set of Class S cables for passenger cars run $100ish...still need tensioners Quote:
Originally Posted by roastpuff | this looks great on icy surface but probably won't bail me out of deeper powder
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10-19-2017, 03:03 PM
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#734 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero this looks great on icy surface but probably won't bail me out of deeper powder | Not much besides a shovel will bail you out - if it's deep powder, your ground clearance becomes more of an issue rather than tires or traction!
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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10-19-2017, 08:15 PM
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#735 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Truth, right there! Quote:
Originally Posted by roastpuff Not much besides a shovel will bail you out - if it's deep powder, your ground clearance becomes more of an issue rather than tires or traction! | | |
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10-19-2017, 11:41 PM
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#736 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by snowfarmer Truth, right there! | I can confirm from experience! Many, many, many times.
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10-20-2017, 04:08 AM
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#737 | | Banned (ABWS)?
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How's the service at Canadian Tire? With the WinterContact Si on sale, I'm considering going there instead of Costco for Blizzaks.
Anyone using WinterContact Si?
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10-20-2017, 07:31 AM
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#738 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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^ watch out for the extra stuff they try to tack on when buying tires (ie nitrogen inflation), the last time I got tires there they tried to charge for it even though they weren't doing the install.
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10-20-2017, 07:45 AM
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#739 | | Banned (ABWS)?
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Originally Posted by underscore ^ watch out for the extra stuff they try to tack on when buying tires (ie nitrogen inflation), the last time I got tires there they tried to charge for it even though they weren't doing the install. | I contacted a shop to see how much they charge for mount and balancing. Depending on the price of CT's installation fee, I might just buy the tires and take it elsewhere to get them installed. Would save me a lot of time if CT is busy like Costco.
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10-20-2017, 08:01 AM
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#740 | | Witness protection
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just a heads up for those thinking about going canadian tire... the tire sale ends Oct 26: Biggest Tire Sale | Canadian Tire
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10-20-2017, 05:08 PM
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#741 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Originally Posted by AzNightmare How's the service at Canadian Tire? With the WinterContact Si on sale, I'm considering going there instead of Costco for Blizzaks.
Anyone using WinterContact Si? | For anyone wondering about how different winter tires compare to each other, here's a super resourceful link: Automobile Protection Association | 2016-2017 Winter Tire Reviews: Passenger Car, Minivan, & Compacy SUV Tires
They not only have reviews for the common tires, but also the cheap AF Chinese tires, older models, and niche brands (e.g. Vredestein).
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10-20-2017, 06:31 PM
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#742 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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re: Canadian Tire - sign at Market Crossing saying no appointment required, can book online and open every night until 7. No line up this afternoon
Both Burnaby Costco locations had line ups last week. Willingdon locations was nuts.
Also heard that not all sizes are in stock and have to be ordered from other provinces.
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10-20-2017, 07:59 PM
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#743 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Nokian R2 vs. Continental WinterContact SI - any opinions?
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10-20-2017, 08:01 PM
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#744 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Re: Canadian Tire
Ironwood CT was empty this morning around 10/11. Maybe give them a shot
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10-20-2017, 11:45 PM
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#745 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by nns Nokian R2 vs. Continental WinterContact SI - any opinions? | If you've got cash to burn then the Hakka. If not the SI is a great tire too.
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10-21-2017, 12:17 AM
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#746 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Who's looking for steelies again? 
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10-21-2017, 10:33 AM
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#747 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Originally Posted by JordanLee Looking to get a set from Costco/Kaltire this year for the gfs CX3 but having a hard time choosing between the X-Ice 3s and the Nokian Hakas. A lot of RFDers are saying the Hakas are a much better choice for Vancouvers winters but Im just wondering if the price premium for Kaltire for those are worth it? | The Haka and WS80 are the better tire than the XIce.
The XIce's unique selling point is that they're the only winter tire with a 60k km warranty. This is perfect for Vancouver because of the accelerated wear that softer winter tire compounds get from the warmer temperatures that we have compared to other places.
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10-21-2017, 12:01 PM
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#748 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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when you guys thinking of putting on winter tires this year?
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10-21-2017, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by B!tch re: Canadian Tire - sign at Market Crossing saying no appointment required, can book online and open every night until 7. No line up this afternoon
Both Burnaby Costco locations had line ups last week. Willingdon locations was nuts.
Also heard that not all sizes are in stock and have to be ordered from other provinces. | How do you book online? I found the tires I want but they say not in-stock and can only be purchased in-store.
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10-21-2017, 12:33 PM
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#750 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD The Haka and WS80 are the better tire than the XIce.
The XIce's unique selling point is that they're the only winter tire with a 60k km warranty. This is perfect for Vancouver because of the accelerated wear that softer winter tire compounds get from the warmer temperatures that we have compared to other places. | Tire rack's test puts the XI3 ahead in dry and wet and cornering in snow, the Blizzaks are better for snow/ice.
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