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Itching to install new treads-anyone else?

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Old 03-13-2009, 01:43 PM
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Itching to install new treads-anyone else?

So I purchased some webbed R98's a couple months ago, got it blasted and powdercoated black, slapped on some summer dedicated treads(my first ever!) and I'm FRICKING ITCHING TO TRY THEM! It's supposed to stay above 40 degrees for the next week in WI and I'm sooooooooo tempted to put them on. :( Actually, I'm tempted to wash/clay Einstein tonight, buff him tomorrow and wax on Sunday(give him a 3 day break too!).

Anyone else sharing this sentiment? Or am I the only crazy one?
 

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Old 03-13-2009, 03:32 PM
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Threads or treads? Cuz if it's threads you are crazy, treads I get!

Powder coated my webbies also. Painted outer lip Dark Silver.
 
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Old 03-15-2009, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzyG
So I purchased some webbed R98's a couple months ago, got it blasted and powdercoated black, slapped on some summer dedicated threads(my first ever!) and I'm FRICKING ITCHING TO TRY THEM! It's supposed to stay above 40 degrees for the next week in WI and I'm sooooooooo tempted to put them on. :( Actually, I'm tempted to wash/clay Einstein tonight, buff him tomorrow and wax on Sunday(give him a 3 day break too!).

Anyone else sharing this sentiment? Or am I the only crazy one?
Well if the weather is warm enough and not snowy then yes you can try them but realize that summer tires will not do well in temperatures under about 35 degrees. The rubber is very hard at cold temperatures.

Which tires are you using?

Threads are clothes or strings of information posted on a forum like this question and responses. Treads are tires. Have fun.
 
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Old 03-15-2009, 02:42 PM
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Yup. Got some new 17" rims sitting in the living room... tires are hitting the local shop on Monday.

Can't wait to get them on!
 
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by minihune
Well if the weather is warm enough and not snowy then yes you can try them but realize that summer tires will not do well in temperatures under about 35 degrees. The rubber is very hard at cold temperatures.

Which tires are you using?

Threads are clothes or strings of information posted on a forum like this question and responses. Treads are tires. Have fun.

Above 60 for next two days. Unfortunately, those are the highs and for the rest of the week, it's gonna be closer to 40's high. Bleh, gonna hold off on them. Using Falkens FK452's.

Edited the original post regarding treads. :P
 
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