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    Warning: Do Not over torque wheel lugs!

    The service manage said 95ft lbs lug torque. The Toyo tire/wheel guide says 80 ft lbs for the 2008. What's the proper torque? Regarding the torque stick, they are usually (+/-) a couple of lbs, so you can get 78 on one lug and 82 on another, with a 80ft lb stick. I agree hand torque is the...
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    Need New Tires

    +1 Michelin is having a good discount on the tire right now.
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    3 finalists to replace the Duellers

    If the dealer will not help you upgrade your tires, find a tire dealer in your area who will take new OEM tires on trade. I have a tire dealer who will give me wholesale (-) 20% for the factory rubber. Michelins are now on sale, so I was able to upgrade (4) Duelers with 125 miles on them, to...
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    Slipping and sliding in the snow.

    We traded our (4) OEM Bridgestone Duelers for (4) Michelin Latitude Tour HPs for $170 total installed. 245/60R18 We kept the full size spare as is.
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    Warning: Do Not over torque wheel lugs!

    We took delivery of a new CX-9 Sport on Monday. I made arrangements to swap out the original Bridgestone Duelers at a local tire dealer, for (4) new Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires for $170 total/installed. The dealer took the factory Duelers in trade. I have done this many times with new...
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    Wanted: Complete Factory Roof Rails and Cross Bars

    Wanted: Complete Factory Roof Rails and Cross Bars Let me know what you have and how much shipped 19803 and Paypal payment. Thanks RJ ...
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    Wanted: Complete set of Mud Flaps

    Wanted: Complete set of Mud Flaps Let me know what you have and how much shipped 19803 and Paypal payment. Thanks RJ ...
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    WTB: All Weather Mats

    Wanted: Complete set of All Weather Mats Let me know what you have and how much shipped 19803 and Paypal payment. Thanks RJ ...
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