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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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... I put on my 18" summer rims/tires on Sunday night. There's still snowbanks everywhere but the roads have been dry for a while. In Ottawa we're pretty much guaranteed to get more snow this year but It's usually not the kind of snow that stays on the main streets. My driveway still has a thick layer of ice on it but that's about it.

I noticed a few cars with summer rims on so I took the plunge. Anyone else feeling brave?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Been thinking about it, probably going to switch the first weekend in April.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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I switched Friday
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Doing it beginning of April.

I have a business trip to Val d'Or next week, so I'll stay safe.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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I switched Friday
Where's NOVA?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
... I put on my 18" summer rims/tires on Sunday night. There's still snowbanks everywhere but the roads have been dry for a while. In Ottawa we're pretty much guaranteed to get more snow this year but It's usually not the kind of snow that stays on the main streets. My driveway still has a thick layer of ice on it but that's about it.

I noticed a few cars with summer rims on so I took the plunge. Anyone else feeling brave?

why did you change them so soon if you still have ice and snow in your area? I would have waited.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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And its finally starting to feel like. 5 deg cel today

Putting the OEM's back on this weekend.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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I swear my snows are better than the OEMs so I'm in no rush.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Never took mine off and I survived.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
why did you change them so soon if you still have ice and snow in your area? I would have waited.
The ice and snow is on the grass. My car goes on the road.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
Never took mine off and I survived.

Ya but your lucky to be alive......
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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I rolled all winter in quebec on oems no problem, Ive had worse winters when I lived in cleveland ohio. they are better about taking care of the roads in canadia.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by johnsy
I rolled all winter in quebec on oems no problem, Ive had worse winters when I lived in cleveland ohio. they are better about taking care of the roads in canadia.
What a fool.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Won't be until May Long Week-end for me. I have 17" Toyo's on CL-S wheels, so my winter combo looks better than my summer. The tires are H rated so I'm good to 210 kmh; good enough for this time of year.. Road noise is not a huge problem. I've made the move earlier in the year and have nearly paid for it by sliding off roads, near rear end collissions etc. I guess if I wasn't an aggressive driver I coulds make the move sooner.......living here though a snowfall in April is a near guarantee
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 35kcdn
Won't be until May Long Week-end for me. I have 17" Toyo's on CL-S wheels, so my winter combo looks better than my summer. The tires are H rated so I'm good to 210 kmh; good enough for this time of year.. Road noise is not a huge problem. I've made the move earlier in the year and have nearly paid for it by sliding off roads, near rear end collissions etc. I guess if I wasn't an aggressive driver I coulds make the move sooner.......living here though a snowfall in April is a near guarantee
Yea don't you guys get snow in June?
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Winter is most definitely not over. We're getting 6-10 inches tonight thru tomorrow Back to the Integra
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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^^ yeah - WTH is up with that. it's snowing in NYC!

it was like 55F a day ago!
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