Questions tagged [winter]
Questions and discussions about preparing a vehicle for winter, either stored or in use. Appropriate tags should be used with this according to the part being discussed (e.g. tyres)
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Guidelines for larger wheel (rubber) compared to rim to avoid rim scratches while parking
On summer tires I have 235/35-R19 tires mounted on 8J-19 rims. Since 8 * 25.4 = 203.2 mm, this means that the rubber protrudes on either side by (235 - 203.2) / 2 = 15.9 mm.
You'd think that ~16 mm is ...
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Is it established for winter tires and wheels to be narrower to accommodate slush build-up?
On fat bicycles — those with 4" tires, meant for riding on snow — you'll occasionally hear someone saying that 5" tires will fit with no difficulty in a given frame. Yet I'm inclined to ...
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Should I rebalance winter tires after several years in storage?
Winter wheels/tires spent 8 years in storage due to... lack of snow. They were balanced when originally purchased, and have maybe 15K miles on them after two seasons.
I'm planning to use them this ...
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Sizing down winter tires from old car?
have tires from our previous car and not sure if they are trasnferable to the new car. I get the speed difference, is there any other issue apart from that or is this ok? Its size down winter tire. If ...
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what size tire is compatible with 225 45 17?
Looking for winter tires and rims. But can't find much for the 225 45 17 in a 5 x 100 bolt pattern size.
What are some optional other sizes I could put on my 2004 VW Jetta 1.8T?
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is it safe to put 175/65r15 winter tires on my 2002 Toyota Echo?
I want to put winter tires on my Echo. Some are available from a Hyundai but they have a different diameter. Will it be safe to use them?
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How to spray underbody in winter?
I see a lot of advice online recommending that drivers living in cold climates spray their vehicles' underbodies during the winter to reduce salt buildup and the rust it engenders, but I haven't been ...
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Barely Used Car in Summer with Winter Tyres
Is it OK to leave winter tires on in 20 C temperature, for 2 months, assuming the car will be making 50 km per week only?
There are lots of sources explaining you should not drive in hot weather but ...
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Are there any hazards spraying de-Icing fluid on the windscreen?
I have recently moved to a colder part of the country where temperatures below -10°C are quite normal. So far I have observed that people only use ice scrapers. Though I spray de-icing fluid on my ...
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Lithium vs lead-acid motorcycle batteries: which lasts longer in the winter? Lower capacity vs lower discharge rate?
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I would like to understand a bit better the pros and cons of lithium vs lead-acid 12v batteries for a motorcycle, especially during the winter.
Yes, I know, google is your friend, and I ...
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Turn Off TPMS Warning - Nissan Pathfinder'19
I've just changed to winter tires on our '19 Pathfinder. In previous years I've just had the tires switched onto rims but this year I've used an older set of rims. Unfortunately, I was busy when my ...
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"Slow" start diesel
Starting at low temperatures and sitting all night outside at below 5°C my car starts "slow". Like you can see in the video below, it will start with no problem but the engine hangs at ...
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Will 2008 Chevy HHR Winter Rims fit a 2017 Chevy Cruze?
I'm sure these measurements are obvious, but I don't know what they mean:
HHR:
– Center Bore: 65.1 mm
– PCD: 5x110
Cruze:
– Center Bore: 56.6 mm
– PCD: 5x105
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Car not starting after week of sitting in cold temperatures
Three weeks ago I bought an '03 Honda Civic. It's been running well so far, but I let it sit outside without using it for a week and a half in 10 to -10 F temperatures. After this, the car wouldn't ...
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Winter Driving in Minnesota: Can lowering a car improve how it handles in on icy / snowy / slippery roads?
I own two cars that handle very differently. When driving my 2001 Jetta, I can take sharp turns and not feel as much of the force, for example. However, my 2000 Hyundai accent feels higher and I feel ...
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