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Sounds like a decent program, but it seems maybe they stopped the garage part? "We have made the difficult decision to close our automotive repair garage effective July 31." I have trouble with non-profits when the "profit" starts creeping back in.

I don't think so (at least not on this subject)?

It was right at $100 each give or take a dollar or two. Two different sizes but that was the average. Most people put the same size all around. A very similar looking tire, same sizes, BF Goodrich Radial T/A go for over $700. I stumbled across these on EBAY with the actual distributor being some little hole in the wall kind of place in Sparta, NC. Who the actual manufacturer is, I have no idea. I don't really know if "worth it" was the driving factor here anyway. I wanted what I wanted. There was absolutely no reason other than that to change what was on the truck in the first place. I took those and gave them to someone who needed a set of tires but couldn't afford to buy them.

I put some internet "el cheapos" on the old pickup last week. Seem to drive and ride ok but as far as real quality, who knows. They sure are pretty though. I only drive it short distance local, back and forth to work. Grocery-getter. The local tire shop will mount and balance anything I bring them (and I bring them a lot) for $15 each. It's been ten years or more since I bought a set of tires from their shop but they don't seem to mind.

It was then and still is. Just isn't in the spotlight in the same way, but it never went away. Just got worse. As for the plastic straws, I'd advocate a complete and total ban on PLASTIC. Can you see that vein on my forehead pulsing? Don't make the crap in the first place. We don't need creative ways to better dispose of trash. Don't make the crap in the first place. Too many people would lose their jobs making this crap that we don't need in the first place? Don't make so many PEOPLE in the first place. Where did I put my blood pressure pills?

Perhaps so. But the pusher deserved at least one in the kneecap for his trouble. Two might gain him legitimate access to that handicapped parking spot.

Little bastards, not cute little buggers. They have gotten into several of my vehicles over the years and the damage they can cause can be enormous.

It seems to me that he had time to make a better decision than to shoot the guy. At the same time I suspect things can look a bit different from the ground when someone has just bum-rushed you. Sometimes I think and sometimes I don't know.

My light has been on for the last eight months or so ever since I took the factory tires off. It flashes for a bit, turns steady on. Couple of times it dinged at me. I refuse to pay any attention to it. Its just a nuisance.

You are one lucky, LUCKY person. I am truly envious, and I will leave it at that.

I was just messing with you a little, I agree with you. The only reason I bought a new van was my wife said it had to be new if we were going to buy ANY van. I lost the argument. We are going to relocate soon to NC and when we do I intend to make a lot of use of a bicycle. But I don't see the need to "dress up" in spandex shorts and geek helment to do it.

But you just can't get all the "necessary" bells and whistles on a bicycle like backup camera, driver assist, navigation, power locks and lights that won't turn off. How in the world are you going to back that bike up without a camera?

Second that. Northern Tool is a great place.

I certainly do get that. It goes further than just cruise control too.

So I wonder what the effect would be of someone passing you pushing a couple kw? I haven't had a CB in the vehicle since the 70s.

The hub-centric rings are readily available on sites like Ebay or Amazon generally for about $10 or less for a set of four. You probably won't find them at your local parts store, but anything is possible. I prefer the aluminum ones myself.

I see lots of trips back to the stealership when this crap becomes gremlin infested.

These should work for you, assuming the shank length (.30") isn't too long. Gorilla Automotive 68631N E-T/Ultra Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size)

I have never gotten any buzzing from manual locks. That must be the reason they are getting rid of them.

This looks like an S60 wheel and stock setup appears to be M14 lug bolts. Gorilla has a wide variety to choose from. http://www.gorilla-auto.com/lug-nuts To Mrtn's point, this wheel probably has a center bore of 65.1mm and you probably should use a hub centric ring. The TC is 63.4mm.

Same here. Only I wish I had bought four decent running older vehicles instead of one new one. I love to have spares both to drive and tinker with.

The center bore on Volvo wheel is 63.4 - 63.5mm, virtually identical. The wheel nut will depend entirely on the wheel itself. I am running Jaguar rims right now and had to get special short shank nuts (with the washers) to use. I have an older set of Volvo wheels and they use the 60 degree conical seat, but yours could be different. Perhaps you could post a pic of the wheel?

Trucks are just pavement princesses anymore. Way oversized to do no work but to haul one fat ass back and forth to the fast food joints.

I thought it would too and did remove the lamp assembly first since that overlaps it. I'll maybe try the other side today if it doesn't rain. Don't have a garage. That side may act right and give me a clue before I break something.

That's probably a looooong drive Bubbaloo, you guys ARE impatient. Anyway there is something more than the two screws holding it in. I can't see what it is, but I suspect some little plastic alignment studs of some sort. I'm not inclined to just go yanking on it willy-nilly and maybe break something. Anyone know exactly what it is?