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When do you guys think it's a good idea to take off the winter tires

   
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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When do you guys think it's a good idea to take off the winter tires
We've been averaging 60' during the day now, is it too soon? and am I going to ruin the winter tires. I may not be able to get them changed until next week, but have to drive about 500 miles before then.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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I took mine off last weekend. I don't think you're adding a lot more miles to your snow tires, but why wait? It is really easy to do the swap yourself--all you need is a good jack and a torque wrench.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Actually I don't have a spare set of rims so I need to have the tire place do it.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Corey,

Take them off....

My 996 just came out of hibernation this week, I am still cautious driving around because all the potholes haven't been addressed.
 
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When do you guys think it's a good idea to take off the winter tires??

After Winter
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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I take mine off about Easter. It's time.
 
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when temps are at least 55*
 
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When do you guys think it's a good idea to take off the winter tires??

After Winter
Like you guys in the Valley ever need winter tires
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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When do you guys think it's a good idea to take off the winter tires??

After Winter



Good call
 
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I have summer since last month. It was not a very bright idea but I survived.
 
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Just did it today. And took out the nice car out of hibernation too.
Glad to see some NE guys having the same issues (damn potholes ...).
 
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