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    2017~2025 OEM remote start package from Flashlogic?

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone have install one on on their 2017+ model year that would like to shine some light on the process? I bought one through Ebay after doing my research but the information is almost non existence...
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    FS: 16 steel winter wheels with Blizzak tires ($300)

    SOLD: 16 steel winter wheels with Blizzak tires ($300) For Sale Set of four Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 studless winter tires mounted on 16 steel wheels. $40 Storage bags included. Wheels/tires were purchased in 2014 for my old 05 Mz3. Sadly the brakes on my new car are too large to take a 16...
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    Cold Weather: All Terrain vs Snow Tires [Advocacy]

    [Admins: please don't move this message to the tire forum!] Last week Colorado received its first significant snow storm of the season. We got three inches on the first day, then another 3-5 inches depending on location. In a 24 hour period I got to experience driving on thick tread ATS tires...
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    Winter wheels: Steel rims with Pirelli Winter Carving studdable tires. 195/55/15

    Rims are in good shape (no curb rash). Tires are in very good shape with lots of tread left. These were outstanding in snow and were actually very good on dry pavement.. in fact they were better than my all-season grand touring tires. Sadly, my Protege5 is no more, so these need a new home. Can...
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    Protege Noob winter tire question ...

    Just got a 99 pro as a winter beater. It's got 14" stock wheels, and could use winter tires. Being the el cheapo that I am, I'm wondering if it'd be possible to use some 205/75/14s from my old minivan that died last yr (right after buying winter tires)... Is this doable, or will I have to sell...
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    CX-5 GT Snow Chains Question

    I own a 2013 CX-5 GT+Tech in California, and while I really don't need winter tires, I do need chains for the obligatory trips to the mountains. What chains have you bought? What do you recommend? I am looking to buy quick, since I am heading to the snow in two weeks. Any advice is appreciated...
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    Winter tires question from a neophyte

    Hi, I own a CX-5 GS with 17" tires and am shopping for winter tires. Tire Rack recommends (among others) the minus size 225/70R16. The thing is, I just checked the Michelin X-Ice I had on the Tribute I traded in and they're 235/70R16. Would those be ok as well? That would save me LOTS as I...
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    Help, winter tire problems!

    I keep on finding mixed answers about rocking 205/65/15 for winter so I don't know if i'm able to do it. Currently I have 205/45/16 (stock mags) and it's fine, theres a pretty decent amount of wheel gap but it's stock. I'll adjust my braking distance accordingly once I get the tires on but I...
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    WTB: Winter tire/wheel setup for 2007 Mazda 5 Grand Touring

    I am looking for a winter wheel and tire set for my wifes Mazda 5. I want at least 2 winters of tread left on the tires. I am willing to drive a short way to pick them up. Otherwise I'll ship them to 48382. We are located in Commerce Twp., MI 48382. Thank you for looking. Aaron
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    FS - 15" Winter wheels/tires (SE MI) $300

    Selling a set of 4 wheels with Hankook W404 Winter Radials. They have one more winter of life left in them. They served me well for several winters. I think these are even T speed rated. Tire size is 185-65-15. They are a narrower tire so they cut though the snow better than a wide tire. The...
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    Mazda 3 '05 and '09 tires

    Hi there. I found winter tires 205/55/16 that were used on a 2005 Mazda 3. Can I use them on my 2009 Mazda 3? Do they use the same chassis/wheel axles, etc? Thanks.
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    Winter tires 215/60/16?

    I'm looking to buy winter tires for my 2009 Mazda 3 Sport GT. I found a set of Dunlops 215/60/16 with steel rims? Can I use these? I keep seeing that 205/55/16 is the size to use. mica
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    Wheel Wax - worth it?

    Is there any real benefit to using a Wheel Wax? Just about to get some new winter rims and was wondering if anyone could give the thumbs up or down? If up - any specific brand you recommend?
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    WTB: Rims with snow tires

    As it reads, i'm looking for any type of rims that have snow tires mounted on them. I just bought a 2010 MS3 and know i'm not even gonna be able to move in 1" of snow on these tires. I'd rather zip off my current rims with the impact wrench and swap out rims/tires then have snows mounted on...
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    WTB: 17" wheels/rims for '05 Mazda 3 hatch

    WTB: new/very good condition 17" wheels/rims for '05 Mazda 3 Hatch to use for winter. With good tires on also an option. What you got?
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