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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 10:40 AM
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Today a trip to Costco for quarterly foraging. Then we went out for breakfast and coffee. It’s only 25 degrees out so no tire swap today
Old Apr 7, 2026 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PulpFriction
Put on some cheap smoked tails. I like the look, but now I realize that they dim the backup lights and taillights and turn signals and stuff too much. I think I need some extra bright LEDs. Preferably something. It won't make me fool around with load resistors. Red LEds might be good, even tho the smoky coating is over red lenses.

Seems like LEDs are moving Target with something new coming out every week. Anyone have some recent experience?

These are very bright, & even work in the 3rd brake light while still maintaining cruise control:
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For the reverse bulbs, I have these in:
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 08:16 AM
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I’m headed out to Port Colborne for physiotherapy then to Fonthill for acupuncture!
I looked at the new tires , noticed that a weight had fallen off, seems it’s to cold for the adhesive to stick! I’ll deal with that tomorrow afternoon.
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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Well today is nice and sunny, into the 50’s later so, I’m going to install the summer tires.
Sweetie is going wine tasting with some gal pals, so I’ll have some work in the garage!
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 11:47 AM
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I just returned from the tire recycling centre after drop off the old summer tires
A nail was the leak from last summer
A nail was the leak from last summer
This front was scrubbed by a loose tie rod situation a few years ago
This front was scrubbed by a loose tie rod situation a few years ago
Mostly the wear is even across the tread
Mostly the wear is even across the tread
Same here
Same here
Another front, the problem was corrected with a new steering rack
Another front, the problem was corrected with a new steering rack
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 11:50 AM
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I ran those over last 4 or 5 summers a total of 65,000 miles at 32 psi rotated at 3,500 miles. And I aligned them myself.
Old Apr 9, 2026 | 05:01 PM
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Got the final 2 recalls fixed today - ignition & key - had to go to a different / further dealership to get them done, but they seem like a much better shop!
Old Apr 10, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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I checked tire pressures this morning and all are still at 32 psi.
Today our new stove arrives, so I’m going to stick around the house ready for that delivery.
Old Apr 10, 2026 | 11:58 AM
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Those tires look like it is time for a new set of Banana skins..
Old Apr 10, 2026 | 12:04 PM
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Those are my old summer tires, they are in the recycling ♻️ centre now.
Sweetie took the BlackSwan out to her appointment today and was very happy with the new tires , they were quiet and smooth, no pulling left or right . On her way home it was raining and she noticed very good grip stopping, no vibration at highway speeds. Seems my self mounted and balanced tires are a success.



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