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05-25-2023, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by supafamous  | Your post couldn't have come at a better time! I am just starting to look at replacement tires for my old man's car, and the General Altimax 365AW and Toyo Celsius II look quite promising!
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05-25-2023, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by supafamous So has anyone started running some of the other all weather tires that are now coming out:
The way things are going this thread will be dead in a couple more winters. | There will always be a need for true winter tires for areas that get more snow than we do here. And if you're already running a summer tire set, why compromise and get all-weathers instead of winters?
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05-25-2023, 01:33 PM
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#2454 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by roastpuff There will always be a need for true winter tires for areas that get more snow than we do here. And if you're already running a summer tire set, why compromise and get all-weathers instead of winters? | I'm holding out for a Pilot Sport Cup2 CrossClimate that comes with a 100,000km warranty.
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05-25-2023, 03:10 PM
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#2455 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by roastpuff There will always be a need for true winter tires for areas that get more snow than we do here. And if you're already running a summer tire set, why compromise and get all-weathers instead of winters? | Cause a lot of the winters aren't actually that great in the wet weather we typically deal with in Vancouver. We usually only have about 10 snow days a year?
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05-25-2023, 04:13 PM
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Sure, but the chances of you wrecking in snow because of a tire that's not great for snow, is going to be much higher than you wrecking your car because a tire is not optimal for damp pavement.
One condition is much more adverse than the other.
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10-07-2023, 08:59 AM
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Any good deals on Winter tires going on that you know of? Looking for a complete set of 4, something in the mid-range ~ $250 per. I'm looking for purely Winter or also open to something like a Cross Climate 2.
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10-07-2023, 11:24 AM
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Anymore context on size or vehicle?
Because been an owner of EVO and Miata... lets just say the tire prices between the 2 cars are astronomical lolol, like a full set of 4 top end 15s is like... 1 mid range tire for the evo lolol
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10-07-2023, 11:25 AM
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nothing too unusual ...225/40/18.
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10-07-2023, 11:56 AM
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In before Acura604  I think the weather predictions this year is less snow? Wet and mild? El nino or Lina forgot which.
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10-07-2023, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by whitev70r Any good deals on Winter tires going on that you know of? Looking for a complete set of 4, something in the mid-range ~ $250 per. I'm looking for purely Winter or also open to something like a Cross Climate 2. | https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Gene...AW/15574610000
General's All Weather product for $250/ea with a $50 rebate on a set of 4 right now. I don't know how good this particular tire is but I've had good experiences with their winter and all-season products.
That's $50 less per tire than a Cross Climate or a Bridgestone Weatherpeak.
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10-07-2023, 08:38 PM
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I just picked up this week four 225/55/18 Michelin Crossclimate2 tires from Costco in Port Coquitlam for our Subaru Crosstrek for $1,165 after the $60 instant Costco Michelin rebate.
Does everyone go back to the shop after driving for 40kms to have their bolt tightness checked like they recommend at Costco? I will probably head back to get checked but the Costco tire center is a madhouse this time of year.
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10-07-2023, 08:57 PM
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#2463 | | I don't get it
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I went back to Costco the day after. Just pull up by the shop and ask them to torque your wheels. Should be done in less than 10 mins
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10-07-2023, 09:00 PM
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I used to go back to Kal Tire to get my wheels re-torqued. But realistically, DIY-ing this is just a torque wrench and a socket away, and I'm sure Harbour Freight still have their $15 - $20 torque wrenches for sale.
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10-08-2023, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by whitev70r Any good deals on Winter tires going on that you know of? Looking for a complete set of 4, something in the mid-range ~ $250 per. I'm looking for purely Winter or also open to something like a Cross Climate 2. | QuattroTires currently has 11% off, code EXC11
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10-08-2023, 11:09 AM
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I think it depends on your time / cost availability. Costco wants you to come back so you can stop by for some more shopping but it hey, free is free.
If you are changing your wheels every season, it's worthwhile to pick up a torque wrench set from say Canadian Tire. They will often have their Mastercraft or DeWalt tire change torque wrench set go on sale seasonally and the cost itself will pay off after a few uses.
Toronto first world problem, but the weather is cooling to 7 degrees. I may be swapping out to winter wheels in a week or two.
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10-08-2023, 01:39 PM
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#2467 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I think it depends on your time / cost availability. Costco wants you to come back so you can stop by for some more shopping but it hey, free is free.
If you are changing your wheels every season, it's worthwhile to pick up a torque wrench set from say Canadian Tire. They will often have their Mastercraft or DeWalt tire change torque wrench set go on sale seasonally and the cost itself will pay off after a few uses.
Toronto first world problem, but the weather is cooling to 7 degrees. I may be swapping out to winter wheels in a week or two. | They claim on the paperwork/policy that you should go back for wheel torque and wheel rotation or they will void the warranty. But realistically who has time to make an appointment for tire rotation every 6k km?
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10-08-2023, 01:52 PM
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If anyone else is looking, this is one of the best places that I found to buy - https://www.4tires.ca/
Prices are competitive, lots to choose from, free shipping, and they have a 10% off any purchase for 1st time customers. So if you choose a set with a good rebate, you can save a lot! I'm eyeing the Conti Viking7 ...Everything, including taxes, with discount and rebate, <$1000, shipped to you.
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10-08-2023, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jcmaz They claim on the paperwork/policy that you should go back for wheel torque and wheel rotation or they will void the warranty. But realistically who has time to make an appointment for tire rotation every 6k km? | Fair point, and you are right about the fine print to ensure the integrity of warranty.
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10-08-2023, 03:31 PM
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Quatrro tire used to charge only 1 tax. =)
Bought all my tires there free shipping and rebates.
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10-08-2023, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by supafamous I'm holding out for a Pilot Sport Cup2 CrossClimate that comes with a 100,000km warranty. | Michelin seems so far ahead of the game, I bet they actually could do that today. They just don't feel humanity is ready.
It's like they stumbled across a vault full of ancient alien tire tech, and are just playing like oops we are totally just getting lucky. Wow did we just win the tire shoot-out again??
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| https://www.blackcircles.ca/en/vipcircleswinter has "up to 15% off" - It might be worth taking a look.
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10-08-2023, 09:48 PM
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Lawl it was 22 degrees yesterday/today and you guys are talking about snow tires.
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10-09-2023, 07:49 PM
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I'll run indy500's until it's like 5 degrees. Skiiiiiiiiiiiidz
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10-10-2023, 10:58 AM
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#2475 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by jcmaz They claim on the paperwork/policy that you should go back for wheel torque and wheel rotation or they will void the warranty. But realistically who has time to make an appointment for tire rotation every 6k km? | Rotation/balance every 8000mi or 12,000km. So no not every 6k. I assume the average Costco shopper goes at least once every 6 months lol, not that hard to schedule an appt while you shop.
And no, not getting your wheels retorqued after service does NOT void your general tire warranty. It may absolve the shop of some liability if there is a wheel-off situation and you never came back for the industry standard 25 mile torque check.
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