chit chat thread

[HipMF]

Are Altimax Arctics still what all the cool kids are running? What's the verdict on the "12" vs the original model?

Edit: Priorities are ice racing only because that's where it counts, and anything that's good enough to win at IceX is going to be fine/tolerable for DD duty.

[Earl]

I still have the set that came with my car if you want them Mike=)

[straight6pwr]

HipMF said:

Are Altimax Arctics still what all the cool kids are running? What's the verdict on the "12" vs the original model?

Edit: Priorities are ice racing only because that's where it counts, and anything that's good enough to win at IceX is going to be fine/tolerable for DD duty.

the 12 is pretty new. unless someone bought fresh tires right before last season, we're all on the previous version. personally, i'd trust that the new ones will be as good as the old. the tread design looks like an 'iteration' not some kind of re-make or big change.

[jc43089]

I bought some last year, not the new version.  Old version is on closeout for 205-60R15

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&partnum=06QR5AMAXA&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=1994&autoModel=325i&autoModClar=

[HipMF]

I'm definitely getting a fresh set this year. I suspect part of the reason the e34 was so good was because the tires were fresh, not a year or two old like everyone else's. Plus I need to go down a size to keep them from rubbing now that the car is lowered. Looking at 185/65/15, was also considering Nokians, but I guess I'll have to do some research.

[suspenceful]

I've had a few different snow tires now. Altimax Arctics are still the best I've had.

[rampelsauce]

[HipMF]

"Tractionizer..." Seems legit...

[m42b32]

HipMF said:

"Tractionizer..." Seems legit...

Apparently CWSCC/FVSCC place them in the Unlimited class with studded tire cars, so they must make a big difference! Pretty neat stuff, I never would've thought that shredding your snow tires could make a difference like that. 

http://www.cwscc.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?p=841902273

[HipMF]

m42b32 said:

Apparently CWSCC/FVSCC place them in the Unlimited class with studded tire cars, so they must make a big difference! Pretty neat stuff, I never would've thought that shredding your snow tires could make a difference like that. 

http://www.cwscc.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?p=841902273

Seems like a good move. I can't imagine they last long on pavement after being torn up like that.

[m42b32]

HipMF said:

Seems like a good move. I can't imagine they last long on pavement after being torn up like that.

I'd imagine they'd get shredded pretty quickly on normal roads haha. I wonder if it needs to be done on new tires or if you could do it to a worn set and have some fun before getting rid of them.

[HipMF]

I'll just leave this here

Kit lens ftw

[SteelBlue]

Yelich is MVP

Go Crew

Fuck the Cubs

[SteelBlue]

Yelich is MVP

Go Crew

Fuck the Cubs

[HipMF]

Nature photography is really my thing, but I was intrigued by the weather today.

[HipMF]

Also, I've been waiting for a foggy night to photograph this tower. Guess I'll have to settle for a misty day for now...

[jc43089]

HipMF said:

I'll just leave this here

Kit lens ftw

I like the soot cleaned off of only half of the window.

[GunMetalGrey]

jc43089 said:

I like the soot cleaned off of only half of the window.

Haha, I wish that was the case, but that is just dust from sitting around forever.

[suspenceful]

I drove ~30 hours round trip to New York this weekend to pick up a 2013 X5 M-Sport. Turned out to be a polished turd that had been in a really, really bad accident at some point. After pointing out all the flaws to the kid that owned the small used car dealership, we both agreed it wasn't worth nearly what he was asking. We still couldn't agree on a price, and I drove back home empty handed. The trip cost me ~$1,000 and he wouldn't even refund my deposit. 10/10 douche. First time I've ever had to dispute a credit card charge.

Just thought I'd share how crappy my last weekend was. At least I stopped at Niagara Falls on the way back home and got to see the falls illuminated while fireworks went off. That was pretty cool. If anyone has a lead on a 2012 or 2013 X5 35i with M-Sport package, cold weather package, convenience package, technology package, heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and heated/cooled/massage front seats... let me know. I know I'm looking for a unicorn, so I'll be looking for a while. Will spend up to $25k.

[YoungCR]

The cooled/massage front seats are gonna be the hardest to find outside of a X5M. I can’t recall seeing many m sport 35i’s either but good luck with your search!  It’s a great SUV.