Search found 11 matches
- Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:39 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: snow tire
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1175
Re: snow tire (macman)
I would like to edit my past remarks-the M3 is a ok snow tire, great on dry/wet roads. stinks on ice-got stuck in a lot with a slope to it last night with tires spinning freely.
- Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:37 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: First time in snow.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2773
Re: (jasonvibe)
where did you buy the vikings???
- Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:36 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: First time in snow.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2773
Re: (jasonvibe)
I have the dunlop M3's, in mild-mod winter conditions the car works great. The suspect w/o snows the car (2wd base) would not be too great on unplowed roads (which I often encounter driving to the hosp. in the early am.) My previous was a VW Golf 1997 which on OEMs was fantastic in the snow. I think...
- Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:42 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: winter driving, fwd, chains? also, cargo netting for back storage area?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1805
Re: winter driving, fwd, chains? also, cargo netting for back storage area? (kyvibelady)
why not put on high quality snow tires? taking on/off chains is a real pain in the (removed)...if you have more than 1-2 storms/winter. just a thought.....
- Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:35 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: snow tire
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1175
snow tire
hey folks- just wanted to let you know I put Dunlop Wintersport M3's on and they seem great. Drove to work in the snow the other day and others were literally sliding around and I was on rails. They look great and are pretty quiet. got 'em on alloys (sorry no pics)
- Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:13 pm
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: Which Tire to buy.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9895
Re: (jasonvibe)
where did you find the vikings? I saw consumerreports ratings on them but could not find them. I ended up getting Dunlop wintersport M3's from tirerack but still want snows for my subbie. Thanks
- Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:00 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: bigger tires change gearing?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 970
bigger tires change gearing?
what tire diameter can the vibe handle? I am wondering if a bigger tire will increase the gearing and provide lower revs on the highway yielding better MPG?any thoughts?
- Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:50 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: new owner-need input from forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1804
Re: (GMJAP)
problem much improved with non-generic gas and a bottle of dry gas-thanks y'all!
- Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:37 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: new owner-need input from forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1804
- Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:36 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: new owner-need input from forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1804
Re: new owner-need input from forum (goodvibrations)
thats possible...the sound only occurs with hard acceler at medium speeds when engine/exhaust noises are at their peak anyway. Sound not noticiable on highway when going up hills/etc. when pinging should also occur. I guess I am paranoid since I bought this car w/ 2500 miles, a past rental car, and ...
- Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:04 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: new owner-need input from forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1804
new owner-need input from forum
hey guys (and girls)- I did do a search with no luck to my specific problem. Just bought a 05 2wd Base w/ 2500 miles, AT. Is it expected / OK to have engine pinging/clicking/ticking w/ hard acceleration?My search here yielded many threads on idle noises (no prob on mine), noises when shifting (no pr...