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Hello I am looking to purchase a set of snow tires. When I search for snow tires on tire rack I see Studdable tires and Studless tires. I have no plans and never will put studs on the tires. This bein said should I focus on studless tires or is ok to entertain studdable tires and just not...

I am going to pass on the CC and get the Goodyear Weatherready

so the issue is a bit complicated. in my size 255/55/18 they do not make a CC or a CC2. They make a CCSUV however it does not show up in the Michelin system because it is a tire that is only sold to discount dealers like tire rack, discount tire direct, sams club, walmart, etc...

For what its worth... I just spoke to a person at Michelin and was told that the CrossClimate and CrossClimate SUV are NOT 3PMSF rated tires however the CrossClimate 2 IS 3PMSF rated. They do not make the CC2 in my size. I guess I will go with the Goodyears.

Hi I am looking for a set of 3PMSF tires for my SUV. I am looking at both the Michelin Crossclimate and the Goodyear Weatherready. The price is about the same. The application is for a SUV in the San Francisco Bay Area but looking for good snow performance for Winter Weekend Warrior trips...

thanks for the replies... the issue with winter tires is that most of my driving to Lake Tahoe is from the SF bay area. from what I understand winter tires are for temperatures of 45F and below. 85% of my driving from SF bay area to Lake Tahoe is in warmer weather. It will be too warm for...

How does a 2006 Jetta do in the snow? A 2.5L with automatic transmission. Considering using the Jetta for winter trips to Lake Tahoe. I know that the conditions might require chains. I am thinking of putting Three Peak Mountain Snowflake All Season Tires on it. Tire size is 205/55-16

Hello I just got a 2006 Jetta 2.5L. I know the engine oil is Full Synthetic. I understand the the recommended oil weight is 5w-40 but have also read in many places that 5W-30 is ok. Is this true? Also I read that it need to meet VW specifications 502 00 and 505 00 I already have a few 5...

yes, bought spark plugs, plenum gasket , valve cover gaskets and a spark plug tube seals.... I may need a few bags of rags to clean out the sludge. A friend who did this job went through two cases of brake cleaner and a bunch of wire brushes and scrapers cleaning out the sludge in the rear head...

based on three different friends with the same engine and what I have read online the front is usually not that bad but the back is where all the big trouble is.... so a bit of speculation based on the historic trends for this engine.

assuming the prices are the same should I stick with 5W30 or go up or down a grade?

yes that is a good plan... however I heard that the rear valve cover is the one that has many many many times more sludge under it

Hello I have a 2000 Lexus RX300 with 310k miles. The engine is the 1MZ-FE engine that is known for sludge and I bet I have a fair amount of sludge by now. I am afraid to pull the rear valve cover. I switched to full synthetic about 4 years ago and run 5W30. I consume about 1 quart every 500...

I live in San Francisco. I am not looking for a winter tire. I am looking for an All Weather 3PMSF tire or similar that has excellent snow traction. Some call this type of tire All Season with Severe Snow Service Rating.

Why would some consider the Mountain/Snowflake symbol with disfavor? What are the short comings and why is it looked at negatively with hurt sales?

Thanks, yes that is why I am strongly considering the General Altima RT43 as General is part of Continental.

yes I know they make good products but believe alot is spent on Advertising, Bridgestone also comes to mind. I believe I can find a quality tire that meets or exceeds my needs that also comes with a sizeable cost reduction compared to Michelin and Bridgestone.

do all manufactures require tires to be sold by an authorized seller for the warranties to be valid? I thought all they needed was a receipt showing the install date and mileage.