01-20-2021, 12:42 AM | #43 |
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01-20-2021, 07:19 AM | #44 |
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I had 2 oversize items that I needed to dispose of the other day that wouldn't fit inside so I had to saw them in to 10 smaller pieces to get them in the trunk. Too, I had to opt for a $60 Lowe's delivery of some outsized pieces recently that would fit in most other types of vehicles. So in that way when it's my only car it can be a PITA on the occasion that I need to move something. Too, When I swap summer and winter tires I can't get two 305's and 2 285's in the car all at the same time without playing advanced Tetris. So that's about it...minor stuff but it's a hassle in some instances.
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01-20-2021, 07:29 AM | #45 | |
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The way I see it is that for the maybe a couple of times a year it would be nice to have something bigger, I can rent a truck, or get a friend or family to help and pay for gas and food. It's still cheaper than having a second vehicle for those things or only having a bigger vehicle that is less capable/fun. Also, it keeps me from buying bigger things I really don't need. I've fit 4 305s in the car. One in the trunk, barely, 2 in the back seat, and one in the front seat. I've also made a couple of trips if where I'm going is close and don't feel like dealing with it.
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01-20-2021, 07:27 PM | #46 |
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No power loss that I could feel - and I never saw any smoke. Clearly some had to be sneaking out - just not enough for me to spot.
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01-20-2021, 08:27 PM | #47 | |
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But I dont want her to get stressed so its snows and likely a bag of sand in the trunk. Or even more likely Ill come in from plowing and take her to work if its a real snow. To be honest I was not planning to deal with the tires till next year. I was taken by surprise that GY doesnt even recommend these tires stay out in sub freezing temps at all. It might be a bit more than 6. maybe 10 but your right about the fluids coming up to temp. Thats always an issue with a short commute. Whats with the battery? Being used every day should be enough to keep a battery charged. I have to say our car sat a few months at the dealer and the battery needed to be replaced for us. Is there something unusual draining the batteries in the Camaro? The snows came in yesterday and I was going to mount them today. but a snow squall came in about 5am and put almost an inch down... It was a bit icy so every agency came out and dumped a billion tons of salt. I probably wont drive it in on all that salt tomorrow either. Maybe Friday or Saturday. Did I mention I hate salt? |
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01-20-2021, 09:56 PM | #48 | |
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I would do all seasons. Do you live in coastal Jersey? If so I wouldn't bother with snow tires as it doesn't snow as often there. I'm from St. Louis originally and some years it hardly snows at all there. I would never put snow tires on a car up there when you on average only get maybe 4 snows a season where you'd need them. You'd think St. Louis snows are a joke anyway. When it's 3 inches schools all cancel. |
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01-21-2021, 08:13 AM | #49 |
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I wouldnt do snows on the summer rims. But I went for 245/50/18s and Vredestien snows. Wheels and tires. Ill just swap them in season. Even still will probably go for all seasons because of performance in the rain. We do get plenty of that here.
But if it really snows we have the truck. She can work from home. Or Ill come get her. I imagine the Florida rental cars have the same GYs. As I recall they werent great in the heavy rain. |
01-21-2021, 10:55 AM | #50 |
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I DD my 1SS 1LE in Track Mode. I ruined the splitter the day i got it so i kinda don't worry about those things. No issues. I drive about 15-20 miles a day
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01-21-2021, 11:43 AM | #51 | |
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I was able to fit the stock 20s in my car on the way to Discount Tire. One in the trunk, two in the back seat (folder down) and one in the passenger seat. Tight fit but only 2 miles to the shop. |
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01-21-2021, 12:17 PM | #52 | |
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My 2012 Mustang GT came with all season Pirellis up in St. Louis. I would never put snow tires on a performance car. Besides in St. Louis it rarely ever snows enough to warrant buying snow tires. Usually just sticks around a couple days when it does snow. |
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01-22-2021, 07:50 AM | #53 |
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I daily my '21 LT1 - she does fine. We saw snow once and a trip to the mountains - all seasons work great for the coastal Mid Atlantic, have to get out to the mountains or farther North to truly need winter tires.
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