When do you guys plan to put on your winter wheels in New York City?
11-12-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='719672' date='Nov 12 2008, 10:33 PM
soon
11-12-2008, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='719688' date='Nov 12 2008, 10:45 PM
true but i dont know when. My plan is always the same as bajanbankers plan. Ride it out as long as possible. watch the weather. so, my answer is still the same. soon.
11-12-2008, 06:51 PM
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Isnt the tires also affected by the temperature too? even if there is no snow and its like 20 degrees out, won't summer tires have problems?
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You are absolutely correct. Summer tires will start to have problems in the early mornings when temps are close to freezing. all day long in a few weeks when temps are freezing throughout the day. My Pilot Sports are All Season so I can go pretty deep into the cold weather. I can probably make it thru the whole winter if I so chose
11-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='719708' date='Nov 12 2008, 10:54 PM
You are absolutely correct. Summer tires will start to have problems in the early mornings when temps are close to freezing. all day long in a few weeks when temps are freezing throughout the day. My Pilot Sports are All Season so I can go pretty deep into the cold weather. I can probably make it thru the whole winter if I so chose
or the X5..
11-12-2008, 07:29 PM
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I'm throwing these on with some Toyo or Mickey Thompson tires.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-KMC-XD-S...sQ5fAccessories ...............................on my company vehicle.
I'm going to change mine back to stock in Dec. but the tires are bald. I might just leave them on since I got a Ford Sport Trac as a company car. I'll just drive that.
I was also thinking of painting my 124's black with a red pinstripe. Time attack 124's
(picture of Bajaguy's car with my excellent photoshop)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-KMC-XD-S...sQ5fAccessories ...............................on my company vehicle.
I'm going to change mine back to stock in Dec. but the tires are bald. I might just leave them on since I got a Ford Sport Trac as a company car. I'll just drive that.
I was also thinking of painting my 124's black with a red pinstripe. Time attack 124's
(picture of Bajaguy's car with my excellent photoshop)
11-12-2008, 07:59 PM
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As I always do, I wait until Al Roker tells me snow is in the forecast for the week and then I get the car ready. That being said, my 20's are staying on until the 19's feel it's their turn. As of right now, the Toyo T1R's have been doing great in the cold mornings, so no complaints just yet. This winter is going to be very interesting with the M5, stock 19" wheels and the Blizzaks. It's the first winter with this kind of car, which is clearly not made for snow. We shall see how it handles.
What I am looking forward to though, is taking the M out one night, during a snowstorm, to a mall parking lot, taking traction control completely off and sliding all over the place. That should be a blast!
What I am looking forward to though, is taking the M out one night, during a snowstorm, to a mall parking lot, taking traction control completely off and sliding all over the place. That should be a blast!
11-12-2008, 08:02 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 525I/TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC/GREY LEATHER INTERIOR/EURO RED REFLECTORS/20% TINT/EURO STICKER/BMW CCA STICKER
Ive had mine on since I got it in June 
I got my 20"s what back in end of September/ early October? I figured Id wait till March/begininng of April to put em on. Sucks having to stare at them at wait haha. When I had my 19"s on my old car Id take them off around this time. Its gonna snow soon wooohooo.
I got my 20"s what back in end of September/ early October? I figured Id wait till March/begininng of April to put em on. Sucks having to stare at them at wait haha. When I had my 19"s on my old car Id take them off around this time. Its gonna snow soon wooohooo.