10-22-2019, 01:23 PM
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#2101
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Originally Posted by hixxes
Big thread, didn't go through it so apologies if this is well covered.
Looking at winter options for our 2019 XT5. Ideally want the winters mounted on lower end alloys. A mid-level amount of internet searching hasn't yielded anything ideal for the car.
Any recommendations for where to look? Thanks.
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Phone Harpers. They are very honest about the best tires for a vehicle - they don't upsell, but they don't give you a weak tire either. Then, if you don't want to have them do it, just go elsewhere (or I suppose just buy from them). They will match a price.
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11-06-2019, 02:28 PM
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#2102
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#1 Goaltender
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Just posted a set of tires and rims that can let go for cheap if anyone is looking for 15" Tires. Been storing for 2 years and don't need them anymore
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11-09-2019, 07:26 AM
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#2103
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First Line Centre
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Looking for a set of 255/50/19’s for our ‘13 ML350 we just acquired and am wondering if there is a stark difference between a brand name set of winters or getting a set of Chinese winters for sub $500 ?
Anyone have any experiences between the 2 ?
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11-09-2019, 09:29 AM
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#2104
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cancun
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What would be a good setup for a RWD truck? Winters on the back and some slim studded tires on the front? Just winters on the back? 20” rims is what we are working with.
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11-09-2019, 09:49 AM
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#2105
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Franchise Player
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You still want winters all around for cornering traction and stopping. I throw some cement blocks in the back of mine for the winter. Studded tires all around would help too, if you wan tot pay extra for that.
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11-09-2019, 09:55 AM
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#2106
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evil of fart
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
You still want winters all around for cornering traction and stopping. I throw some cement blocks in the back of mine for the winter. Studded tires all around would help too, if you wan tot pay extra for that.
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Do you strap those winter blocks down somehow? Seems like kind of a hazard, otherwise (also illegal).
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11-09-2019, 09:59 AM
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#2107
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Franchise Player
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No, they are like flat patio stones. I've got a rubber bed mat so they don't slide around, and a cap on the truck so I don't think they are going anywhere. I used to use sand bags but they tend to break down an shed sand everywhere. Just curious what the hazard would be?
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11-09-2019, 11:10 AM
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#2108
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
No, they are like flat patio stones. I've got a rubber bed mat so they don't slide around, and a cap on the truck so I don't think they are going anywhere. I used to use sand bags but they tend to break down an shed sand everywhere. Just curious what the hazard would be?
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In a moderate to severe crash they will launch. Incredibly dangerous.
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11-09-2019, 11:23 AM
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#2109
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Not sure
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
You still want winters all around for cornering traction and stopping. I throw some cement blocks in the back of mine for the winter. Studded tires all around would help too, if you wan tot pay extra for that.
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Is your truck RWD?
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11-09-2019, 11:40 AM
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#2110
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Franchise Player
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Yes.
Will take a look at securing them.
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11-09-2019, 01:48 PM
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#2111
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Franchise Player
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Thanks for the warnings guys, I have secured them.
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11-09-2019, 02:06 PM
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#2112
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cancun
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
You still want winters all around for cornering traction and stopping. I throw some cement blocks in the back of mine for the winter. Studded tires all around would help too, if you wan tot pay extra for that.
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Even if the thin studs are winter? I’ve heard ta thinner tire is best. Would be good to hear some other opinions. CP seems to be up to speed
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11-09-2019, 02:07 PM
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#2113
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cancun
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
Thanks for the warnings guys, I have secured them.
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So you have them directly in the back? Against the tail gate? What sort of placement are we talking
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11-09-2019, 02:10 PM
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#2114
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dube
So you have them directly in the back? Against the tail gate? What sort of placement are we talking
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There are 2 on each side, at the back now wedged between the tailgate and wheel wells. I built a wood frame and bracing to keep them in place. It's a small truck, S-10. They are probably 40 lbs each block.
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11-10-2019, 08:50 PM
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#2115
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
There are 2 on each side, at the back now wedged between the tailgate and wheel wells. I built a wood frame and bracing to keep them in place. It's a small truck, S-10. They are probably 40 lbs each block.
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No one believes you. Take some pics.
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05-28-2020, 05:32 PM
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#2116
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
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Does anyone have a tire rack in their garage?
Is this one any good?
I'd be storing tires for a Lexus RX 350 on them, so they are fairly heavy. Probably 50lbs each.
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05-28-2020, 05:38 PM
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#2117
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleK
Does anyone have a tire rack in their garage?
Is this one any good?
I'd be storing tires for a Lexus RX 350 on them, so they are fairly heavy. Probably 50lbs each.
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Don't see why it wouldn't work, capacity is 375# so almost double the weight of your wheels. I have a similar one that I store my superduty tires on that are well over 100# each, no issues.
My problem is I mounted the rack about 5ft off the ground so it's some work tossing the tires up there.
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05-28-2020, 05:47 PM
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#2118
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toledo OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleK
Does anyone have a tire rack in their garage?
Is this one any good?
I'd be storing tires for a Lexus RX 350 on them, so they are fairly heavy. Probably 50lbs each.
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I have that exact rack for my Ford Explorer tires. They are heavy tires as well (20' heavy rims). No issues thus far.
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05-28-2020, 05:58 PM
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#2119
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Field near Field, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gasman
Don't see why it wouldn't work, capacity is 375# so almost double the weight of your wheels. I have a similar one that I store my superduty tires on that are well over 100# each, no issues.
My problem is I mounted the rack about 5ft off the ground so it's some work tossing the tires up there.
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I did this as well. I can't live my tires that high. Lol. Don't mount your rack too high I guess.
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