Originally posted by EO1702:
Deals 4 Wheels, eh? I'll have to check that out.
I'm torn, as those old Yokos still have some tread on them - I only put 6,000 km on them last winter, and really, they still don't look too bad.
On the other hand, they have been around the block a few times over the years, and even if I only drive 6K again this winter, it's almost all 416/401/400 driving, often in snow storms.
What to do...I might slap the Yokos back on until Christmas or so, and maybe get a new set of tires early next year.
I don't want to spend alot, as there is a good chance that the SVTF will be up for sale as both my wife and I are leaning towards something more practical like a Forester or CR-V.
What to do...
Hope your Contour is still holding up well, Phil. Take care!
Ray



I am in the same boat: I don't drive too much distance in the winter, and as such, the snows only saw about 4-5000 kms last year MAX.

I don't honestly know how long I will have the SVT....It could be years, it could be weeks. So, are new snows worth it? I know that I will need at least 2 new summers in the spring.

As for the SVT holding up, it runs fine, but I have been very unhappy with my braking and with the rust situation. My Contour Enthusiast Light is on, and the ABS light came on today for a little while. One front control arm bushing is on its way out too. Getting nervous.......

98 Silver Frost SVT 97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed "Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future" "A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."