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Old 02-18-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
Another case of shelling out $500 for snow tires could have saved an owner $3000 worth of damage.

if you're in an area where it snows, snow tires go on the car...period. it only takes one time – and a mere dusting – to lose control of the 8 with the stock Potenzas.


you love to add to injury to insult dont you?
Old 02-18-2006, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alamike
You can sell your wife...
That's another way to help pay for new plastic and winter tires.
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Why dont you think of getting a mazda speed front end instead, this would be a perfect excuse!
Old 02-19-2006, 12:28 AM
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Been looking at the Mazda Speed front ends and they are pretty hot. Pricey, but not a whole lot more than if I buy the parts I need new. Might do it! What's the best place to get it? And if I get the Mazda Speed front end does it come with everything to replace what I killed? It's the whole front end, right?

Thanks again for all the help folks. You've been great!
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Originally Posted by idonkey
I live in a townhouse. I do not have a garage or a storage shed. If I purchased snow tires, where would I put the stock tires?
I rent an apartment here in NY, as I did previously in Chicago. In both places I've found a friend and/or colleague from the office who offered to let me store the four wheels/tires in their attic, basement, or garage. I always offer to pay them a nominal "rent" or storage charge; so far everyone's said "don't be ridiculous" and insists on storing 'em for free. So I usually just bring a bottle of wine or gift when I come twice a year to switch tires/wheels.
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You may also want to check under your car. The plastic skid plate may be busted or gone. The wheel well or wells may also be busted up. There is a diagram on this site that has a piece part diagram of the front end body panels.
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