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I have a set of these tires for sale. Kelly Fierce 225/45/17 with about 4,000 miles on them. If you're interested, make me an offer and we'll talk turkey!

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As my Vibe has just rached 75,000 miles on the ticker, it's time for a new set of brakes in the front. I was thinking about going with a set of Wagner rotors and Wagner ceramic pads (both with a lifetime warranty) from Advance Auto. Has anyone used these before? They are having a sale this weekend i...

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I am having the same problem. Just got mine checked out and its gonna cost me around $335.00 to get mine fixed. Hopefully that's ALL I need for right now! The part is around $97, labor around $190 (OUCH!!!). Said it would take around 3 hours to do.

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What kind of "outcome" are we talking about? I'm on the east side of town when I'm not in Kokomo.

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Ive had 225/50/16 on the stock alloys with no problem plus that size is almost an exact replacement for the 205/55/16 tires. I have 215/55 on my stock alloys for winter (Dunlop winter sport M3) and have had no problems. Like they said, I wouldn't go much above a 17" with a 235 /45 tire. much bi...

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So, with 70,000 miles on the ticker, plus its beginning to run just a little rough even when warmed up, I've decided that a new set of plugs are in order. I just have a few questions (don't worry, this won't take long!):1. What kind/brand should I use and are there better brands out there other than...

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1969 Oldsmobile Regency 98 with the 455 ci rocket engine! Would pass anything but a gas station!

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Anyone ever experienced this?It started happening yesterday when my car died at a light. Thankfully I got it started and got it home. Thought it might be the battery so I replaced it at AutoZone. Also had the code read and they said it was something about an ignition/electronic control module. They ...

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I'm going to say, after 62,000 miles that the belt is worn. Maybe it doesn't need replaced but like you said, it's cheap insurance. Will check it out in the morning light and go from there.

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Have decided to go with the DuraLast Gold from Autozone. $89.99 plus core will give me 640 CCA and a 3 year warranty. Sounds good to me. Now the second question. Should I also change the belt as well just to make sure? That would be another $23.99 for the Goodyear gatorback belt. Sounds like it woul...

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I know this might be an old topic so please bear with me!Car getting harder and harder to start so before winter hits here in central Indiana (very unpredictable temps...32 one day, -20 the next!). I'm not going to spend the big money for an Optima battery, thought a "standard battery" wil...

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I agree...no go there...

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I did the standard front to back, back to front on my Dunlops since they are directional tread. But I did do the 4 wheel rotation on my Yokos as they were done at Discount Tire. Not sure what or why they wore the way they did but this is something that you might keep an eye on them. I have about 27,...

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About 4 weeks after I switched to my summer tires (Yokohama YK 520), I noticed a slight roar at just about any speed. I thought, in time, it would go away. I haven't had any issues with them yet and have had them for 2+ years. I stopped at my local Discount Tire and they said that they were wearing ...

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I completely forgot to look at Consumer reports. I usually like what they have to say. They did rate the Rain X Lattitude blades second on their list under Valeo 600 series (never heard of them). I might try the RainX to see how they work. Anything will work better than what I got now! Heres the lin...

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It's time to replace my sucky wiper blades. Anyone have any suggestions for GOOD wiper blades? I would like to buy them locally and not have to send off for them if possible.Thanks in advance!

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Here before the fall, depending on the mileage, I'm going to need to replace my front brakes. I know I'm going with ceramic pads (NO brake dust ) plus a new rotor. Now the thing is that I was thinking of going with a slotted and vented rotor. Any suggestions/opinions? Ive been looking at some brembo...

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Thats what I'm looking for! I know that at one time there was a part number for it that you could go to your local Toyota dealership to purchase. I will look for it on eBay also.

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I HIGHLY recommend 20% all the way around PLUS a visor tint (about 8-10 inches down from the roof on the front window). I have had that on all of my vehicles and have not been disappointed. Neither will you! 35% is a little light IMO. Good luck! Remember to post some pics when you're done!

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I've heard people talk about a different middle console that you can get from the Toyota dealer. I have tried to look for it here (the part number that is) but for some reason can't find it. Anyone out there by chance know what that number is or point me in the right direction?Thanks in advance!

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»A little warning about Walmart, Sam's, Costco, Discount Tires, et al.Even if it's a name brand, make 100% sure it's not one of their private labels. Example, Goodyear makes a line of truck tires especially for Walmart/Sams. You can't get them anywhere else, a...

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It seems that the tire size that you have a great deal on is possibly too big for your application. Look and use the tire size calculator sticky at the beginning of this forum and calculate the size and you'll see that its 7% too big. You can also have the tire installer test fit the tires for you a...

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It seems that the tire size that you have a great deal on is possibly too big for your application. Look and use the tire size calculator sticky at the beginning of this forum and calculate the size and you'll see that its 7% too big. You can also have the tire installer test fit the tires for you a...

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I think we need to talk to one of the moderators to see how to get this going and go from there. Maybe there are more genvibers out there that are interested in something like this.

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On the wheel/tire sticky. I know that there are many Vibe owners out there that come here looking for advice on just that issue and it would be great if we had the info right there to help everyone.

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I will try to get some close up pics up soon and we can go from there.

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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»Why do you feel that a different tire size will impact performance positively? You can negatively impact tire performance as much as you might think you are improving it, by messing with sizing.... More doesn't always equate to better.. All I'm looking for a...

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I agree with the sticky about the tire combo that works. I think that Im going to try that size (225/50) next time. I would like to go up to 235/50. I think that would give a good ride. Hopefully there wouldn't be a clearance issue. BTW, what brand tires are you running?

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I like my 235's on mine but I can see where you are coming from. Do you think a 225/50 would be too big/tall?

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As I have no plans on lowering my Vibe (I think its low enough already), I was thinking about going with a 225/50 or a 235/50 if it fits. I have the 235/45 on there now and the ride is a little rough but manageable. I have looked on the link for the tire size, just wanted opinions on sizes to see wh...

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I know that there is a standard 17" size from the factory (215/50/17). I was just wondering what were some different sizes out there that everyone has used with success. I don't want to get too radical, just something with good performance and tire wear. Any suggestions?

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I have never had a problem with my winter Dunlops. Although I don't go 4 wheeling with the Vibe, they do pull me through the snow with relative ease. The only thing that I can see wrong with them is that they are a directional tire so rotation is simply front to back, back to front. BUT they are wea...

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I have about 25,000 miles on these particular tires and they are wearing great! Just wish I went with a slightly larger wheel/tire combo but I figure I'll get at least 50,000 out of these, maybe more! I keep them properly rotated at around 6,000 each rotation. I have my winter set of tires (Dunlop W...

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Since my '06 Vibe just turned over 50,000 miles, Im going to need to get brakes soon. I know the opinion of people using drilled and slotted rotors but I have used them on different vehicles with great success. I was thinking of going with what SSBC (Stainless Steel Brake Corporation) has to offer w...

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I always get the itch to trade up on my vehicles. If your financial situation is stable and you get a decent trade on you 06, then go for it. Just remember that bigger engine means lower MPG. You just have to weigh your options and go from there.

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I too am also interested if he has anymore of these lying around. Looks like a quick and easy mod.

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Since I have a standing $5 coupon at the dealership where I purchased my Vibe, I just take it there and have them use what they have. Saves me time and it only costs me around $20. I know, this may not be the most popular decision/choice as that I could probably do it cheaper with synthetic and a na...

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Cool. Thanks for the responses. The tire/wheel combo would be around $1400.00 total shipped. I think that's a good deal because the closest thing that discount tire has would be around $1600+. What ya think about the Eagle GT tires though? Have seen some good reviews about them plus I like the looks...

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I was thinking (I know, a scary thought itself!) about getting a new wheel and tire combo for the summer. Here's what I was thinking. A wheel and tire package from our friends at Tirerack:ASA wheel with athracite accents and machined lip:The new Goodyear Eagle GT:The wheel/tire combo would be 18&quo...

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This is my second winter with Dunlop Winter Sports M3 at 215/55/16 with no problems in clearance. The 60 series might be a little too tall unless you go down to a 15" wheel then you'd be ok.

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Even though I did buy my 2006 Vibe two-tone, why was this an option? I think that the monotone package cost something like $400.00, which is like just under $7.00 a month on a 5 year loan. Was GM/Pontiac trying to cut cost by not painting the fender flares, front and rear bumpers and side skirts? Or...

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I got Dunlop Winter Sport M3 (215/55/16) on the stock alloys for winter and I thought they did rather well last year. Probably will switch them about the first of December. Never was a real fan of the Blizzaks but a lot of people seem to like them.Dunlop Winter Sport M3:Good Luck!

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Does anyone have a recommendation on tweeters? Should I go with factory (which run about $120 a pair) or go with a good set of aftermarket ones?

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The M&T set up for the tweeters is very specific. And the only way that I could mount the aftermarket tweeters in the same location is to "modify" the sail that's already there. And I want to make it as clean as possible that's why Im looking for the plain sails so that I can cut a nic...

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I have an 2006 Vibe with the M & T set up with the tweeters in the corner in front of the door window. This is called the window sail correct? If so, where can I get the regular window sail (without the screen) so I can make a custom mount for new tweeters (mine are blown). Would a junk yard be ...

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I have an 2006 Vibe with the M & T set up with the tweeters in the corner in front of the door window. This is called the window sail correct? If so, where can I get the regular window sail (without the screen) so I can make a custom mount for new tweeters (mine are blown). Would a junk yard be ...

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I've taken my Vibe to the dealer for all the service needed. The reason? One, I happen to trust them and two, I have a standing $5 off coupon on my oil changes. I HAVE thought about changing my own oil but my schedule is pretty full (at least it seems to be when I DO need to change it!) and it's jus...

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Dying? Whats that? I have no plan to go. Besides...God put me on this Earth to accomplish a certain number of things BEFORE I die and with as far behind as I am now...I'll NEVER die!

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Since I don't see any collector cars in my near future (no winning lottery numbers yet!), I'm just gonna keep driving it. It still gets good MPG (last fill was almost 29 MPG combined city and highway). Plus it still looks good. But you never know, you go to a car lot and you end up test driving some...

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I was thinking of this as my car is quickly coming up to the warranty deadline. I've always been under the opinion to drive the car, do regular maintenance, and not worry about the mileage. Do a lot of you worry about the mileage? I know that the more mileage on the car when you go to trade it in, t...

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