I realized I never rotated my snows.
I realized it this morning as I passed 90.......
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But but but I need those to protect my delicate bottom (blush).
I'm still trying to figure out how to (get away with) buy a set of lightweight (18X8" 18.7lb Fujin; yes I know its the same wheel I bought in 17") wheels with a 23lb 'summer' tire (anything other than a snow tire is considered a 'summer tire' here).
I'd still save 12lb per corner.......and maintain the superior handling benefit of that fat low sidewall......
'If I buy summers for my 17's I'll save between 15--16lb per corner.
I am NOT giving up the measureable change in acceleration and wheel control that diet provides.
Yeah.
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I'm still trying to figure out how to (get away with) buy a set of lightweight (18X8" 18.7lb Fujin; yes I know its the same wheel I bought in 17") wheels with a 23lb 'summer' tire (anything other than a snow tire is considered a 'summer tire' here).
I'd still save 12lb per corner.......and maintain the superior handling benefit of that fat low sidewall......
'If I buy summers for my 17's I'll save between 15--16lb per corner.
I am NOT giving up the measureable change in acceleration and wheel control that diet provides.
Yeah.
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Just buy the things 
...it's easier to seek forgiveness than obtain permission!
...it's easier to seek forgiveness than obtain permission!Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)We chatted; between paying off the hospital bills and saving for vacations we decided not to buy another set of wheels and tires at this time.
Unless, of course, I shake the money tree hard enough..........
Last tanks varied brands 27.0 MPG.
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Unless, of course, I shake the money tree hard enough..........
Last tanks varied brands 27.0 MPG.
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So....
....the mud, in spots, looks like snow slush, but acts even worse. Steering can disappear in seconds; braking down hill can be non-existent; accelerating can have you slewing wildly.
I've been being way more careful about bottom-scraping, picking my spots at lower speeds to ensure accurate wheel placement.
And like snow, mud gets in the wheels, causing radical imbalances.
Last few tanks 27.0; last tank 27.3 MPG.
Obviously due to warmer temps.
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....the mud, in spots, looks like snow slush, but acts even worse. Steering can disappear in seconds; braking down hill can be non-existent; accelerating can have you slewing wildly.
I've been being way more careful about bottom-scraping, picking my spots at lower speeds to ensure accurate wheel placement.
And like snow, mud gets in the wheels, causing radical imbalances.
Last few tanks 27.0; last tank 27.3 MPG.
Obviously due to warmer temps.
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