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From: Stan12/10/2015 11:10:25 PM
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That time of year for winter driving.

Review of the 5 best tires for snow and ice,


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To: Stan who wrote (1636)12/11/2015 11:55:35 AM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)
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I gave up on winter tires when I bought a set of Nokian All Season Tires (Made in Finland), all season rated for ice and snow. At the time they were the only tires rated for winter and summer driving and they do a great job. I have them on my Subaru and I love them. No more changing to winter tires, see the video, its good info.

See:


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To: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man) who wrote (1637)12/11/2015 12:26:36 PM
From: Alan Smithee
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Another good brand is Hancook tires.

I have them on my Subaru and I love them.
Someone told me that with Subaru's, if you have to replace a single tire, you should replace all four tires. That could be an expensive proposition. Is there any truth to this?

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To: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man) who wrote (1637)12/11/2015 12:32:25 PM
From: Stan
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Looks like a good product. I didn't look up all-weather ones - too used to the seasonal-roulette concept and generally, products that try to be all things to all needs end up compromising so much that it makes them mediocre overall. But it looks like Nokian gets good reviews like this one at Consumer Reports, plus as a user where you get harsh winters, I'd be inclined to believe you about them. What kind of mileage do you get out of them?

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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (1638)12/11/2015 12:44:28 PM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)
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It all depends on the tread depth, if its more than 3/32 different they recommend you replace all the tires. Its rare that you have to replace on tire. I never had to all the years I have been driving. If your tires get slashed they usually do one side. Insurance will sometimes cover all tires if they need to be replaced so it does not damage your differential. Some times they will not cover it.

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To: Stan who wrote (1639)12/11/2015 12:46:45 PM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)
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They have been on my car for 10 years, I don't drive it much anymore, I put about 2000 KM on it a year, my tires are about 50% worn. Just guessing I have not gauged them. I have 46,000 KM on the car.

I will not buy anything but Nokian all weather tires.

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From: SmoothSail12/11/2015 3:19:39 PM
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Does anyone have a security camera setup or know anything about them?

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To: SmoothSail who wrote (1642)12/11/2015 4:05:30 PM
From: Stan
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I think this video is a good tutorial. Best to investigate the tech against your needs first before plunking down any cash.


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From: Stan12/13/2015 9:10:41 PM
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Great app from Carfax

mycarfax.com


  • View service history reported to CARFAX
  • Get reminders for upcoming maintenance
  • Find out how much service and repairs cost

  • Receive important safety and recall information
  • Search for shops in the Carfax Service Network
  • See recommended service schedules


FEATURES:
  • Manage service history for up to 5 cars
    – just enter your license plate
  • Log in with your Facebook account

  • Tap to call your service location
  • Attach a photo of your car

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From: Stan1/24/2016 9:18:31 PM
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Some pretty good toilet paper hacks.


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