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Christmas Eve Dust up I am trying not to cry!!!

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Old 12-24-07, 08:13 PM
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Default Christmas Eve Dust up I am trying not to cry!!!

ok, messed up my is350 a bit tonight, mostly cosmetic, but i am bummed

i have been putting off getting new tires, NO MORE! (contributed to slide i think) Question: what is the best place around to get some PS2's thanks and Merry Christmas to all!
Old 12-24-07, 08:25 PM
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All I can say is don't cheap out... get the tires ASAP. Bad tires is why my previous ride, an Accord was a total loss and I am now a proud owner of an IS250 and one fractured L1 vertebra. GET IT DONE TOMORROW no matter the cost!!
Old 12-24-07, 08:50 PM
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LOL, when i first looked at this thread i thought he wanted a sony PS2..haha.

Merry Christmas
Old 12-24-07, 08:55 PM
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glad you are okay and all, but...

I guess you over-estimated the abilities of our car, as in the IS350 vs 335i thread you started, you said our car was faster and underappreciated...

Just tell me you weren't trying to show up a BMW when you bit the dust...
Old 12-24-07, 08:59 PM
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Amusing how everyone blames tires, suspension, brakes, VDIM or other mechanical item when they goof up and get into trouble. No vehicle is immune to losing control and traction. It's not the tires fault, it's the drivers fault for driving inappropriately for the conditions. If you knew the tires weren't up to snuff you should have changed them or driven within their capabilities. In the end it's your responsibility.
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Originally Posted by Evitzee
Amusing how everyone blames tires, suspension, brakes, VDIM or other mechanical item when they goof up and get into trouble. No vehicle is immune to losing control and traction. It's not the tires fault, it's the drivers fault for driving inappropriately for the conditions. If you knew the tires weren't up to snuff you should have changed them or driven within their capabilities. In the end it's your responsibility.
Agreed, but bad tires certainly don't help Merry Xmas.
Old 12-24-07, 10:14 PM
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@evitzee

notice i said contribute, merry christmas
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oh man, i just got new tires this week too
Old 12-24-07, 10:26 PM
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jeesh! some of you people jumped right down my throat! i didn't even say that i was being reckless or anything like that. You are all assuming because of my signature me thinks. :0)
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Originally Posted by Evitzee
In the end it's your responsibility.
LOL if a 335i owner can make up every excuse under the sun as to why they lost to a is350, why cant we make up excuses too when we mess up?

Originally Posted by 350ripper
i didn't even say that i was being reckless or anything like that.
No its because you said, 'im not putting off buying new tires any longer'. If you know your tires are going bad and your not buying new ones... cant that be considered 'reckless'?

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Old 12-25-07, 06:57 AM
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To answer the original poster's question, I'd recommend the Tire Rack. Good advice, good prices, quick shipping, and they are a forum sponsor.
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thanks so much bichon! i can order them and hopefully get them by the time my car is done being painted
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i agree with the tirerack...they are great to deal with and will listen to your needs!

so what did happen to the car? anything major?? i see you mention that it has to be painted.

good luck on the tire search!
Old 12-26-07, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Win_Huynh
when buying from tirerack.. make sure to use the special link so CL can get recognized for it.
what special link?
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