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I would not expect "structural integrity" to be a thing. From your original post I didn't realize you had the rubber off of the wheels already. IMO - you're this far, why not keep going? Now is the time. You clearly don't need to wrap up this job so you can put the wheels back on to get to...

I have replaced tires with 4/32 (sometimes more) depending on other factors like age and whether I'm noticing traction loss (or they were poor performers for a while and I was tired of them. Looking at you Dunlop Wintersport M3s). Is "no traction on wet pavement" a new development (hardened...

My vehicle has a similar charge management system (2011 BMW). Its "goal" is 80% SOC, above that it behaves similar to what's described - float voltage in the low 13s unless coasting when it will go to 14.8V if the car is coded for an AGM battery (which is default after a certain year of...

Ordinarily I would add to your list - check for intake leaks. In BMW circles anyways, a pre-turbo intake leak (e..g allowing unmetered air, not a post-turbo boost leak) can contribute to rough downshifts under braking even if they aren't bad enough to set an engine code. Check all of your...

2011 BMW 535i X-Drive w/ ~123,000km Rear diff: Amsoil SVT out Redline 75W90 in 53,000km / 4.5y on fluid Front diff: BMW G2 out Redline 75W90 in 53,000km / 4.5y on fluid Transfer case: BMW DTF-1 out TF0870 in (previous spec, but had it on hand) 58,000km, 5y on fluid reset VTG...

I'm not looking for "all weather" tires, the CC2s just happen to be that. I find around here it seems like the typical member posting about all season tires primarily wants to talk about winter traction. They're looking for the best winter-but-not-winter tire they can buy. And I don't care...

Is this the TrueContact Tour? That tire is also on my short list...

🤷‍♂️ I did at least look at what's out there in the more performance oriented categories. Grip is grip... :) Not me, but... https://www.siennachat.com/threads/toyota-sienna-lowered-with-tesla-wheels.73485/#post-463119 and

235/60R17 Just for reasons of longevity and the Sienna-ness of the front end?

Yes, plus shoulder seasons - however not much in that performance category seems to be made in the size required.

Didn't end up with new summer tires for the 3rd gen 2013 Sienna LE FWD 235/60R17 last summer, need them this summer. Replacing RT43s. Shopping now due to rebates and to "get it done". CC2 is top of the shortlist at the moment. Summer use only in the Great Lakes area. Priorities: planted...

In my first winter with these on a BMW 5 and a Sienna. In my area we've seen very little winter conditions when I've had to drive (all of the locals can thank me for the snow-free winter since my household purchased 3 full sets of new winter tires for this season). In a couple of slushy/fresh...

Odyssey has a reputation for being a premium product, using virgin lead, TPPL technology, more plates, thinner plates etc...etc... Is this all still true in 2024? I can get an EP/Deka 9AGM49 from NAPA or an Odyssey Performance ODP-AGM49 for within $10 of one another (with the Ody being slightly...

As many others here have already tried to explain- LL04 did not supercede LL01. LL01 is a full-SAPS specification in general use worldwide for a wide span of model years which has been updated from time to time in order to stay current. (There was a major revision in 2018 to address N20 engine...

You could pull the connector on the #2 injector and see how things change. e.g. obviously it won't be running right, but does the "catalyst damaging" flashing check engine light stop? It could be misfiring, clogged, or stuck open (which means the cylinder is being flooded with fuel, working it's...

Interesting - same conditions on my new X-Ice Snow and I was quite happy with their wet performance (coming from R2s). I am still feeling out the new tires and what to expect in different conditions, but so far so good. I agree that in the Great Lakes area of Canada we sometimes need...

@OVERKILL - please do post what you experience (either here or in my "musings" thread in which I believe you participated). Having just chosen X-Ice Snow for two vehicles in the family I am obviously interested. Belisarius is a new user using their first post to contradict all of the other...

Been doing it for over 20 years. I have been fortunate to always find some kind of OE alloy wheel set up to use as my winter set. The key isn't avoiding using alloy wheels in the winter, it's CLEANING the wheels and the car when the winter is over before you put things away for the summer. My...

If the N57 is similar in this regard to the N55 --> Note that the rod bearing materials (in the N55) are G-444 and G-488. According to my readings and limited understanding this is lead-free and contains aluminum and copper. You look high in Al and Cu. Many UOA shops may not know of the...

I'm referring to reports I've read where people they that the AS4s are fantastic as a high performance summer tire. Curious - do they squeal or howl when pushed? One thing I like about most UHP tires I've run is that they are silent when you're having a little fun unless you're almost sideways.