Post What You Did To Your Car or Bought Today!

**99galantES** · 09-26-2011, 06:57 PM

My bro bought them from there too for his 13in wheels lol

**wetamup2k3g** · 09-26-2011, 07:16 PM

13's eh? Long as he keep 'em clean. Word to Mike Epps lol!

**Skyforger** · 09-26-2011, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

So here's hoping I can use them since the jury is out on whether my car is totaled or not, but here's what came for me today:

I went with these because the Diamante has them on there and I love they way it rides, smooth, very quiet, grippy, long lasting, great customer reviews, inexpensive, and they have a manufacturer's road hazard warranty.

Nice! Heard lots of good about those Khumos. I use 215/60 R15 Solus Xpert KH20's on the GA for wintertime. Awesome tires.

Also, don't expect the cushiest ride from low profile W-rated tires, I know. lol

**wetamup2k3g** · 09-26-2011, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Skyforger

Nice! Heard lots of good about those Khumos. I use 215/60 R15 Solus Xpert KH20's on the GA for wintertime. Awesome tires.

Also, don't expect the cushiest ride from low profile W-rated tires, I know. lol

Thanks bro, I already know about that ride penalty, I'm ready. Like I said, the D rides really nice with them, and in the rain they never let loose once, and this is a big, softly sprung car we're talking about.

**Skyforger** · 09-26-2011, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

Thanks bro, I already know about that ride penalty, I'm ready. Like I said, the D rides really nice with them, and in the rain they never let loose once, and this is a big, softly sprung car we're talking about.

I like the compound Khumo uses on the majority of their tires. Even the Solus ones I have, ride comfortably and quiet. Now, that's not fair to judge against a low profile tire now, my steelies use a 215/60 R15 tire, and I bet the Diamante has 215/60 R16 tire. 60 profiles are very cushy. lol

**wetamup2k3g** · 09-26-2011, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Skyforger

I like the compound Khumo uses on the majority of their tires. Even the Solus ones I have, ride comfortably and quiet. Now, that's not fair to judge against a low profile tire now, my steelies use a 215/60 R15 tire, and I bet the Diamante has 215/60 R16 tire. 60 profiles are very cushy. lol

You'd be correct about the D's tires, they are 215/60 R16's, and cushy. In fact, you can see the sidewall flex if you rock the car from the side. You won't do that with these 225/40's, their sidewall won't budge under my thumb.

**Skyforger** · 09-26-2011, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

You'd be correct about the D's tires, they are 215/60 R16's, and cushy. In fact, you can see the sidewall flex if you rock the car from the side. You won't do that with these 225/40's, their sidewall won't budge under my thumb.

Damn I'm good! Is it bad that I know off hand the majority of cars' OEM tire sizes? lol

40 profile, you'll see a bit of flex, but not as much. With the 8G's weight, and new tire size, keep them at 33psi all around. I run that with my GA's 235/45 R17s. Never had a ride issue, and never had a unusual tire wear issue. Keep your alignment in check, and rotate every 7,000 miles, and you'll get the most out of your tires. I'm at 43K with my 235/45 R17 General Exclaim UHPs, longer than most people have gotten with these. Good alignment and on time tire rotation make or breaks good tire life.

**DTP** · 09-26-2011, 08:24 PM

Just means you need more poon... Too much free time ;p

Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 'cause I'm awesome...

**wetamup2k3g** · 09-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Skyforger

Damn I'm good! Is it bad that I know off hand the majority of cars' OEM tire sizes? lol

40 profile, you'll see a bit of flex, but not as much. With the 8G's weight, and new tire size, keep them at 33psi all around. I run that with my GA's 235/45 R17s. Never had a ride issue, and never had a unusual tire wear issue. Keep your alignment in check, and rotate every 7,000 miles, and you'll get the most out of your tires. I'm at 43K with my 235/45 R17 General Exclaim UHPs, longer than most people have gotten with these. Good alignment and on time tire rotation make or breaks good tire life.

Duly noted, good sir! I wouldn't say it's bad to know OEM tire sizes, but it's somewhat obsessive/compulsive lol!!

**Skyforger** · 09-26-2011, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

Duly noted, good sir! I wouldn't say it's bad to know OEM tire sizes, but it's somewhat obsessive/compulsive lol!!

Well, I should note that I deal with car tires on a daily basis. And when I used to work at Sears Auto, I sold tires a lot...even though it wasn't my "job" per say. I'm just a damn good salesman. lol

Originally Posted by DTP

Just means you need more poon... Too much free time ;p

Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 'cause I'm awesome...

With my g/f, Jess...I don't have to worry about that. :p lol

**NCamiolo** · 09-26-2011, 09:46 PM

Just ordered new carpet for my 8G, black of course to go along with the interior color change.

**Blue8g** · 09-26-2011, 10:13 PM

Woo! Just ordered something that I actually need!

**DTP** · 09-26-2011, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Skyforger

Well, I should note that I deal with car tires on a daily basis. And when I used to work at Sears Auto, I sold tires a lot...even though it wasn't my "job" per say. I'm just a damn good salesman. lol

With my g/f, Jess...I don't have to worry about that. :p lol

Uhhh huh.... I thought her name was Palmela Handerson! LMAO!

Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 'cause I'm awesome...

**8thLS6** · 09-27-2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by galantlvr34

The one with painted wheels is jigs aka 4g63lover i believe is his name on here.

That's right lol...I keep for some reason get their cars confused because they're both low silver 8gs

**RedGalant2k1** · 09-27-2011, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Skyforger

Damn I'm good! Is it bad that I know off hand the majority of cars' OEM tire sizes? lol

40 profile, you'll see a bit of flex, but not as much. With the 8G's weight, and new tire size, keep them at 33psi all around. I run that with my GA's 235/45 R17s. Never had a ride issue, and never had a unusual tire wear issue. Keep your alignment in check, and rotate every 7,000 miles, and you'll get the most out of your tires. I'm at 43K with my 235/45 R17 General Exclaim UHPs, longer than most people have gotten with these. Good alignment and on time tire rotation make or breaks good tire life.

It isn't bad to know that...help I could tell you what many cars ran with regard to size and model of tire...lol

**Skyforger** · 09-27-2011, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by DTP

Uhhh huh.... I thought her name was Palmela Handerson! LMAO!

Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 'cause I'm awesome...

ohhellnaw.jpg

Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

It isn't bad to know that...help I could tell you what many cars ran with regard to size and model of tire...lol

I'm just odd like that, facts like that just stick in my head like glue. lol

**E_Emerson88** · 09-28-2011, 02:34 AM

installed new brake pads and some drilled/slotted rotors i got from a local member

**Stewi** · 09-28-2011, 05:28 AM

Got alot done last night. New exhaust is all tig'd up and back on the car, I was under the car installing the exhaust and I got OCD like I normally do and pulled both driveshafts out and re-routed some stuff that wasnt 100% to my liking. Front bumper is off and im gonna start fixing that today, hopefully be dropping it off for paint friday or saturday. Steering column is out of the car right now, my little adapter I made isnt the best idea of terms of safety, so I am extending the column a few inches and ditching the adapter. Coming down to the wire, MOD here I come!!!!