SPRING = Summer Rims+Tires!

[mogul_pro]

So now that spring is (pretty much) here, when do you all plan to put on your summer rims/tires?

The nice sunny weather we have been having the last few days is making my itchy to get mine on soon. :)

[Kevin@nextmod]

I wouldn't trust the weather now.... I'll put mine on maybe mid april....
Its better safe then Sorry

[mogul_pro]

Your right... waiting till April... jsut getting 'antsy'. :)

[Malcolm991]

Im going roll the dice and put mine on this weekend

[mogul_pro]

lol ... dont tempt me!! hahah

I want mine on this weekend BAD.

But when I get them on I am having the rest of my mods installed... hmmm

[RedRaptor]

I'll wait till most of the potholes are filled and the salt and grime is off the road.

[Cardinal Fang]

I hoping for a good weekend where I can drag my stock rims to a car wash and scrub the black crap off of them both inside and out. Then put my rims back on.

[mogul_pro]

I'll wait till most of the potholes are filled and the salt and grime is off the road.

Salt and Grime off the road is a good call, but lord knows how long you mat have to wait if your gonna wait for all the potholes to be filled in.... :bang

[yearoftherat]

Like everyone else gettting tires of running steelies....hopefully soon

[p-o-g-i]

For rims/ tires, I'll be waiting till the end of April and reassess at that point. Take into consideration it snowed on and off right into the 1st week of May last year.

But as for everything I stored up for the winter (ie. exhaust, springs, strut bar, gauge pod), it's all going in asap :bana

[mogul_pro]

Ya I stocked up brand new rims and tires, sways, springs, short shifter, just ordered some led tails...

Can tell ya right now I won't be able to hold off until May... lol

[Tokic_o]

lol I wish I could put my wheels on now. But with our weahter, I'm trying to hold myself back until April atleast. The weather report calls for a bit of snow this week :/ I see some people on the streets with their nice wheels on and it makes me so envious lol

[Fuman]

Im going roll the dice and put mine on this weekend
at these temperatures your winters are likely gonna give you as good if not better traction.
and it is snowing today (tuesday).

I'll check the long range forecast in April.

[-RJ3-]

Potholes + Salt on roads = Bent and scratched up rims
Driving with nice shiny rims in mid Spring = Priceless!

[Wild Weasel]

Waiting for the average temperature to be over 7 degrees, but I'm going to summer tires. If you're going to all-seasons then you just need to wait for there to be no more snow. For summer tires, you need to be concerned about the temperature as well.

[p-o-g-i]

.....I see some people on the streets with their nice wheels on and it makes me so envious lol

I know exactly where you're comn' from.
I was driving through downtown on Sunday to do some shopping (Queen/ Spadina area) and saw alot of summer rides out.

[Malcolm991]

at these temperatures your winters are likely gonna give you as good if not better traction.
and it is snowing today (tuesday).

I'll check the long range forecast in April.

This weather sucks, it's suppose to stay cold into next week. Im going to wait

[mogul_pro]

LOL @ Malcolm991 ... You don't change your mind much at all eh bud? :P

[Malcolm991]

I actually dont but I know how bad my car is without my snows. Im just tired of the steelies look

[-RJ3-]

Think of steelies as Stock car racing wheels.... Just add something... change the lugs to black, or chrome, or whatever add hub caps LOL!!!

Tire shine....

[mogul_pro]

Spinner hub caps from canadian tire + winter tire package = BALLIN! lol... (jokes)

I actually saw some guy in what looked like a K-Car with spinner hubs, and he didnt look like the type that would do it as a joke.... had to pull ahead at the ligh so he couldnt see me smirk...

[mit-gee-mui]

As I was saying in the other thread, here is the COMPLETED version of my post. (It got locked before I added everything I wanted to add, so I figured I might as well do it here.:whoa I'm not pointing fingers. And there is no way of knowing. So no hard feelings.:))





Just for comparison's sake. (You can take it or leave it):

Last year's thread 2007
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=16925&highlight=summer+mode

2006
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=12267&highlight=rims+april

2005
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=9106&highlight=summer+mode




:)


I'm itching to do mine too, but I will probably wait another month or so.:loco

[Malcolm991]

Spinner hub caps from canadian tire + winter tire package = BALLIN! lol... (jokes)

I actually saw some guy in what looked like a K-Car with spinner hubs, and he didnt look like the type that would do it as a joke.... had to pull ahead at the ligh so he couldnt see me smirk...

YAAAA that should look great, a 6ft, 220lb white guy that looks like a cop driving around with spinners. LMAO

[alhope34]

March 29th my winters are coming off. I'll lose way too much tread on the winters if I leave them on any longer, they get no grip on dry road and just spin like crazy up to 3rd.

[mazdachris]

I am taking a chance here. I switched over this afternoon. Not difficult really. I did it in my garage. Burr.

Took about an hour. I hope I torqued'em down right. 90 ft/lbs.

However. Although they look good, I am begging mother nature to keep her snow.

Should be ok. Car was only 3 months 5000 +kms when I switched to winters.

My ice tires are so soft to begin with, car does not handle that great in the + weather. Worked great in the snow though.

:pop

[mogul_pro]

Yea have to be careful to save the tred on the snows this time of year for sure...

[Fuman]

As I was saying in the other thread, here is the COMPLETED version of my post. (It got locked before I added everything I wanted to add, so I figured I might as well do it here.:whoa I'm not pointing fingers. And there is no way of knowing. So no hard feelings.:))





Just for comparison's sake. (You can take it or leave it):

Last year's thread 2007
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ht=summer+mode

2006
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=12267&highlight=rims+april

2005
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ht=summer+mode




:)


I'm itching to do mine too, but I will probably wait another month or so.:loco

i vote you for search queen!

[RX9]

^^^lol..

[M3!]

My winters suck in the rain, but road conditions are horrible in my area, waiting till late April to switch back.

[ParsM3GT]

Don`t forget its not just the snow you have worry about, its also the cold weather. Summer tires don`t grip very well in cold temps.

[Chargedup]

According to the weather forcast I was watching, they say dont put away your snow shovels until May 24........I hope they are wrong!:flaming

[mogul_pro]

WHAT THE @#$%!!! No way thats gotta be wrong...

[RX9]

thats definitely wrong, noooo way:flaming

[Fuman]

According to the weather forcast I was watching, they say dont put away your snow shovels until May 24........I hope they are wrong!:flaming
what's your source?
did they may march 24?

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=fourteenday&placecode=caon0696

[mogul_pro]

lol that sounds more realistic... i mean c'mon my pool is getting opening on may 20th so .... the snow shovel will be long gone! hah

[RallyPlaya]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ind...ecode=caon0696

According to the weather network on march 27th its gonna be cloudy, sunny rain and snow while there is a high of 8 degress WTF hahaha.... & Yeah if im shoveling snow on May 24th im leaving Canada theres no way theres gonna be snow then thats BBQ time any money ityl be 10-30 something degress

[mogul_pro]

BAHAHAHA

"any money it will be 10-30 something"

I think your pretty safe on that bet bud! LOL!

[RX9]

clearly remembered that back to 1996, we had snow (half day) at early May, that day was the day i done my D class and i passed. so screw the global warming.

[Chargedup]

April 2008
Avg. Temperature: 7°C (2° above avg.)
Precipitation: 40mm (avg. east, 20mm below west)
Apr. 1-9: Sunny, cool, then warm
Apr. 10-15: Periods of rain
Apr. 16-22: Rain to snow, then sunny east; sunny west; turning warmer
Apr. 23-30: Rain to snow, then sunny, cool :loco

Really I have heard about cold weather well into Spring......here is what the Farmers almanac is stating.........Snow at the end of April
I dont like it either......but as a rule of thumb, I dont plant flowers until after May 24.....and I dont take my 71 Charger R/T out of the garage until May 24.....

[Malcolm991]

April 2008
Avg. Temperature: 7°C (2° above avg.)
Precipitation: 40mm (avg. east, 20mm below west)
Apr. 1-9: Sunny, cool, then warm
Apr. 10-15: Periods of rain
Apr. 16-22: Rain to snow, then sunny east; sunny west; turning warmer
Apr. 23-30: Rain to snow, then sunny, cool :loco

Really I have heard about cold weather well into Spring......here is what the Farmers almanac is stating.........Snow at the end of April
I dont like it either......but as a rule of thumb, I dont plant flowers until after May 24.....and I dont take my 71 Charger R/T out of the garage until May 24.....

I think the dates mentioned are going to be the temperatures

[Fobio]

depending on which part of the province you're in and the roads you frequent, I'd at least wait another week tho

[jeff192]

I just got my summer tires/rims installed yesterday... took me maybe an hour to enter my car in the garage with those tires LOL

[yearoftherat]

Damn suppose to snow @ thursday...:bang

[garboui]

well ill be getting my summer tires mounted up on rims this weekend. ill probably wait another week or so before bolting them on though.

looking at the statistical data from the weather network april only has an average of one day with snow and its less than a cm. in all practicality it would probably be safe to make the switch early april

[little_wheelz]

My rule is 7 days in a row of 7C then the summers go on

[RedRaptor]

How are those who put on their summer rims and tires already? How was the drive into work? Another 5cm of snow expected this week. Goodluck with that.

Why people are in a rush to put on their summer rims and tires is beyond me. With the temps at day time highs of just above 0C, your summer tires won't even stick to the ground. Not to mention all the salt and grime that will get on your nice summer rims.

Wait it out...what's the rush? There is a lot of time to be pimpin your summer rims.

[Wild Weasel]

I'm assuming that anyone contemplating switching now us switching to all-seasons.

Anyone putting summer tires on now is either stupid, or has something else to drive when it's cold.

[dj_chinaman2097]

I had contemplated putting on the summer tires but then I noticed the forecast calling for snow on Tuesday and Thursday. As someone else mentioned, I think it would be best to wait until the average temperature is about 7 degrees.

On a side note, last night I took the car through the car wash at about 1030pm. Went to a friend's house and when I came out at 1am the car was totally covered in snow.

I don't think I would've made it home without my winter tires.

[Garu]

Yea it sucks. But I'm waiting until mid/end of April to put summer rims on. Especially considering how much they worth, I will wait until most of the salt crap is gone from the street.

[p-o-g-i]

Anyone putting summer tires on now is either stupid, or has something else to drive when it's cold.

Only advantage I have with my wife on mat leave and being at home.... access to her Rav4 :chuckle

[theurgy]

I plan on getting these ugly assed 17" steelies off my car and putting on my stock 18's.
Maybe getting them powdercoated before I put them on....

[mogul_pro]

April 4th I booked my install... rims on, springs on, sways on...

[allen@simplytire.com]

I put my summers on last week....

[fourtrack78]

hopefully going to pull out the rims and wash them this weekend. I know one of them got scratched, from when someone decided to rub their car against mine.

then a call to Allen...........

[alhope34]

Summers going on tomorrow! So excited to have traction in the dry again!

[WeatherB]

I put mine on today... They're calling for good whether for all of next week.

I think it's time now.

[bj21]

its time - no more snow

would be nice to get some rain to wash away the crap but i think we've seen the last of the snow

[WeatherB]

its time - no more snow

would be nice to get some rain to wash away the crap but i think we've seen the last of the snow

We're getting some on Monday and Tuesday. :)

[mogul_pro]

Why are you smiling thats DEFINATELY not good news. :P

[RX9]

i put mine on yesterday @ simple tire. i love the grip of summers.

[mogul_pro]

ya I miss having ZR rated tires... SOON (7 more days!)

With any luck my borla will be here by then and it can come on with the rims and new suspension. :)

[WeatherB]

Why are you smiling thats DEFINATELY not good news. :P

Rain is good. It'll melt the snow and clean the streets.

[SilentJay]

Anyone wanna loan me their torque wrench?

[Malcolm991]

It's done, no regrets

[allen@simplytire.com]

Anyone wanna loan me their torque wrench?

Coome by and I'll torque them down for you....

[-RJ3-]

Hey Allen, Check PM

[SilentJay]

Coome by and I'll torque them down for you....

Very kind of you. I might just spontaneously collapse and get my callipers painted, and replace the RSAs if i'm not careful :P

[allen@simplytire.com]

Very kind of you. I might just spontaneously collapse and get my callipers painted, and replace the RSAs if i'm not careful :P

Ummm... no, I won't let you....:chuckle

[Aceius]

Thanks Allen!! The service was awesome! Sorry about those two wheels..lol..
Thanks again!

[allen@simplytire.com]

Thanks Allen!! The service was awesome! Sorry about those two wheels..lol..
Thanks again!

My pleasure and don't worry about it !!! Is the car smooth now after the balance?

[Aceius]

Ah man, the car is as smooth as can be. I might have the alignment check like i was telling you about so we'll see. I Pm'd you about my winter tires hope you can answer it. Thanks!

[Tokic_o]

put mine on last night & won't look back :)

[m3m]

Sounds like everyone is gearing up for summer time driving. I am thinking of putting my summer rims, anyone know a good place to getting it done. I am near Scarb/Pickering area.

Hoping to do it this Saturday

[garboui]

Sounds like everyone is gearing up for summer time driving. I am thinking of putting my summer rims, anyone know a good place to getting it done. I am near Scarb/Pickering area.

Hoping to do it this Saturday


Make the drive over to Ajax tire. Its at Baily and Finly ave across form the Chrysler plant, just first set of lights of ajax mazda. Good prices and great guys that own and work there. (you can tell them peanut sent you)

[Tokic_o]

Sounds like everyone is gearing up for summer time driving. I am thinking of putting my summer rims, anyone know a good place to getting it done. I am near Scarb/Pickering area.

Hoping to do it this Saturday

If you're in scarborough, go to Andy @ Speedtech Auto. do a quick search and you'll find his info here. good guy.

[allen@simplytire.com]

Sounds like everyone is gearing up for summer time driving. I am thinking of putting my summer rims, anyone know a good place to getting it done. I am near Scarb/Pickering area.

Hoping to do it this Saturday


Take a look here and see if this interests you...

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=23623

[mogul_pro]

Rims/tires/springs/sways all got put on today!

4 hour job for everything.. not bad.

Pro-Kits and Anti-Roll Kits by eibach.. top notch stuff!! drop is exactly where i wanted it and was expecting it with still a bit of room for when the springs settle down.

Car handles GREAT!!! Can't wait for the roads to dry up to give it a real good "test".

:)

[andytam]

would have thrown my stuff on today, but here in ottawa, its snowing -_-

[Noisy Crow]

Rims/tires/springs/sways all got put on today!

4 hour job for everything.. not bad.

Pro-Kits and Anti-Roll Kits by eibach.. top notch stuff!! drop is exactly where i wanted it and was expecting it with still a bit of room for when the springs settle down.

Car handles GREAT!!! Can't wait for the roads to dry up to give it a real good "test".

:)

Where'd you the work done?

[b]

Swapped mine over today and gave it a spring hand wash.

[mogul_pro]

Where'd you the work done?

Muffler Man in St. Catharines... normally wouldnt go there but two of the mechanics are my friends and they worked on my car from 8am-1:30pm and charged me 2 hours worth of work... (and i brought timys for breakfast...)

[Noisy Crow]

Muffler Man in St. Catharines... normally wouldnt go there but two of the mechanics are my friends and they worked on my car from 8am-1:30pm and charged me 2 hours worth of work... (and i brought timys for breakfast...)

I think I'll get mine done somewhere a bit closer to home!

I put the snowflakes with RSAs back on today. I think I actually liked the look the look of the black steelies better... oh well, I have a nice set of rims on order with SimplyTire...

[Garu]

I feel uneasy.:chuckle:chuckle
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w173/garu79/p_00016.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w173/garu79/p_00014.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w173/garu79/p_00015.jpg

[x_o_k_x]

Anyone know where I could get these??
http://i25.tinypic.com/259y6fk.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

Anyone know where I could get these??
http://i25.tinypic.com/259y6fk.jpg
Any Mazda dealer, they will run you about $2400 tax in for rims, center cap and wheel nuts.

[Fobio]

Garu...those are some nice rims...can't wait for pics!

[x_o_k_x]

Mazda dealer..thats obvious, oh and thanks for price info, I was thinking someone else is selling them. But definately getting them this summer! Anyone have them on their cars with pics?

[Fuman]

Any Mazda dealer, they will run you about $2400 tax in for rims, center cap and wheel nuts.
wow, my wallet will tear a new hole on my ass if I even thought about this.