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  1. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    On my weekend trips there are two sections in the hills with frequent high wind warning. In recent months, I could feel getting pushed more than before. Will find out in a few weeks if the new tires grip the road better. There had been a few storms this year but I didn't feel unsteady in the...
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    Off Topic Slate EV Talk

    My next car is going to be the Slate EV. 😁
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    Question about tire repair

    Is there any way to avoid nails on the road? Like a super magnet mounted on the bottom of the front bumper or something, to pick them up before they stab the tires...
  4. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    Sorry I wasn't clear, the picture were taken of the worn tires AFTER they came off. I keep them for other uses. The new set OEM size was mounted yesterday. 😅
  5. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    Thank you! The new set is 2026. I don't think I'd go for online tire deals again. There's a reason why they are cheaper.
  6. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    Last week when the mobile mechanic replaced the rear brake pads, he recommended replacing the tires right away. I have felt more vibrations in recent weeks but wasn't sure. For my next set (in two years), I hope to be ready for a different size. I don't know enough about AWD yet to stray. 😅
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    Question about tire repair

    The plugs look silly. 😄 They have been holding up. Actually, the Bridgestone set was good at holding air despite the nails. They are not runflats though. Somehow the punctures didn't leave me stranded. Having let folks cut in and out in front of me and making room for others, I figured I have...
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    Favorite 0W-20 engine oil?

    I heard that the price was gonna go up, but here we have low prices and great deals!
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    Question about tire repair

    I bought this set of Bridgestone Turanza in April 2024 for $405 from SimpleTire.com. They were brand new but old (from late 2020 and early 2021). I remember laughing at myself for getting what I paid for: half the price, half the life. In two years I got maybe 48K miles out of them. Four...
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    Question about tire repair

    The first pic below (with a rock) shows the deformation on the inside of the tire. The second one shows the outside that sees the sun.
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    Question about tire repair

    The new set arrived at the shop this afternoon so I went and got them mounted. Saved $20 by hauling the worn set home. Once at home, I was able to locate all 4 plugs plus a new puncture (brad nail?) that hasn't done any harm yet. 😬 I didn't notice that nail until I ran my hand down the...
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