Winter tire discussion for grown ups thread.

[whitev70r]

Originally Posted by supafamous

Do you guys actually re-torque your wheels after you do a swap? I used to but found that whether I did them or not I've never had a problem with my lugs loosening so I've stopped doing it. I also don't drive much so I only go a max of 5000km between wheel swaps so maybe it never becomes an issue.

Whenever I switch over wheels/tires at tire store, they always tell me to come back after 50-100 kms for retorque. I generally do.

BUT whenever I have work done at mechanic that involves taking off wheel like rotors, brakes, etc. They NEVER tell me to come back for a retorque ...

Anyone know why?

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by whitev70r

Whenever I switch over wheels/tires at tire store, they always tell me to come back after 50-100 kms for retorque. I generally do.

BUT whenever I have work done at mechanic that involves taking off wheel like rotors, brakes, etc. They NEVER tell me to come back for a retorque ...

Anyone know why?

The Torque Wrench Industrial Complex needs to put in more hours and lobby those service advisors and mechanics harder.

[68style]

Mechanics aways put 3 too many ugga duggas in, can never get that shit off after it's been to a shop.

[Badhobz]

same with oil filters. man fuck those guys.

[Hondaracer]

Should tires lose air in storage?

I’m somewhat losing trust in my X-ICE 3’s since my whole debacle with Kal Tire etc.

Typically before I put them into storage I will ensure they are at the correct PSI while still ON the car. Then I’ll take them off and toss them in the garage. Last couple years I feel like they’ve lost pressure just sitting there which seems somewhat concerning. It’s not nitrogen or anything just regular air

[AstulzerRZD]

Originally Posted by BoostedBB6

XICE 1/2/3 are the only ones I run and there the best I have used.

Previous versions were pretty poor in Vancouver slush.

X-Ice Snow I've been very happy with in Seattle / Vancouver slush in the s2000.

Very progressive, very quiet, never lost control even with no ESP

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by Hondaracer

Should tires lose air in storage?

I find I'll lose 2-3lbs while in storage - I store mine in my crawl space which is 20 degrees and 60% humidity. I find I lose more pressure in storage than when they are on the car.

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD

Previous versions were pretty poor in Vancouver slush.

X-Ice Snow I've been very happy with in Seattle / Vancouver slush in the s2000.

Very progressive, very quiet, never lost control even with no ESP

I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend. Agree with the observations that the X-Ice 1/2/3 tires are not the greatest with slush (not enough tread void) but the Snow has more tread void so should be better.

I lose 5-6 lbs of pressure during storage typically unless there's other issues with the tire (puncture, leaky valve etc). The one on the bottom tends to the lose the most pressure.

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend.

One time he went back to Seattle and I needed to get smt in Blaine. I watched him full drift exit the booth LOL

[AstulzerRZD]

The looks you get rolling up to ski hill in s2k lol

[AstulzerRZD]

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[AstulzerRZD]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

I can't believe you drive the S2K in winter, you're a legend. Agree with the observations that the X-Ice 1/2/3 tires are not the greatest with slush (not enough tread void) but the Snow has more tread void so should be better.

I lose 5-6 lbs of pressure during storage typically unless there's other issues with the tire (puncture, leaky valve etc). The one on the bottom tends to the lose the most pressure.

best time to drive the s2k - the consequences for the twitchy rear end are 0

[roastpuff]

Or 100, if you spin off into the ditch lmfao

[EvoFire]

That's a middle finger if I've ever seen one HAHAHAHAHAHA

[AstulzerRZD]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

That's a middle finger if I've ever seen one HAHAHAHAHAHA

on dWS06 all seasons not too far from the wear bar too (bought XIce Snow the next day)

[mb_]

Originally Posted by Hondaracer

Should tires lose air in storage?

I’m somewhat losing trust in my X-ICE 3’s since my whole debacle with Kal Tire etc.

Typically before I put them into storage I will ensure they are at the correct PSI while still ON the car. Then I’ll take them off and toss them in the garage. Last couple years I feel like they’ve lost pressure just sitting there which seems somewhat concerning. It’s not nitrogen or anything just regular air

Yes. Tires are porous.

[Eff-1]

The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.

I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE.

[RabidRat]

Originally Posted by Eff-1

The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.

I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE.

$72 to fix a puncture what in the actual fuck! What is the world coming to .

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by Eff-1

The other day I received a tire pressure warning on our CX-5. Turns out it was a nail puncture, and I since I coincidentally had a service appointment already booked at Mazda for the next day, so I just asked them to fix it for me and it was $72! Lord on a ladder.



I remember back when, Kal Tire fixed tires for FREE.

If this is Signature Mazda in Richmond - they're bleeding right now. The amount of ridiculous services and fees that they're charging is insane.

My coworker's 2017 Mazda 3 had a recommended (more like they tried to force) front brake pad service. They claimed the brake pad was sub 4mm. I had them inspect it instead of replacing... Surprise surprise. The pad grew 3mm LOL.

Another instance with a different vehicle, same thing. They claimed it needed replacement, it had 6mm remaining.

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[Eff-1]

It was Morrey Mazda in North Van. I was charged the straight labour rate plus the cost of the plug and it worked out to $72.

I also paid $450 for rear brakes and machining rotors, $150 for the oil change/inspection, and $300 to have the drive belts replaced (since "apparently" they were cracked).

I know I overpaid for all of the above, and it's possible the belts were probably fine, and I could have had all of this work done for less money somewhere else, but I have zero time these days to spend on this stuff, so Mazda was just the easiest and closest.

Honestly I'm mostly upset about the $72! lol

[SSM_DC5]

Like 0.5h labour and it was only a plug. Ouch.

[Traum]

$72 for a flat repair at the dealership doesn't seem out of line at all. Last year when I discovered a nail puncture on my 200TW tire, KalTire (@No 3 Road) charged me roughly the same amount for a patch and plug as well. The bill for the plug (ie. materials) alone was $30-something.

Eons ago, there have been times when they patch & plugged the tire for me for free, and there have been times when I was charged for the job as well -- something like $30+.

[Badhobz]

Ah ha ! So my self tire plugging saved me a shit ton. I’m glad I did it and learned a valuable life skill.

[BIC_BAWS]

Plug should be around $20, patch is double usually.

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[Acura604]

dang... i'm gettin' too old and feeble for dis...

but... lets me inspect the car's 'battle damage' and brakes and tire tread.



SWAP done... (impact wrench NOT used)