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by gandalf
Thu May 01, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: 114 days
Replies: 716
Views: 505612

Re: we are in similar snow

Except, if allowed by the laws of nature, next winter I'm going to try studded General Altimax Artics. But I still know what you mean :drive: Nah...next winter try some studded Nokia's. See ya Sunday. JD PS our electronic nannys seem to work with no TPMS installed, at least I've seen a flash of lig...
by gandalf
Thu May 01, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Impressive snow performance from my Kiz GTS AWD.
Replies: 14
Views: 23628

Re: Impressive snow performance from my Kiz GTS AWD.

I always get Nokian Hakkapalita snows, they are the best snow tire I've ever used hands down. They are certainly more expensive but absolutely worth it. Yup. #1 only we always stud ours. Got 5 winters out of my last set, 2 on the Subaru, 3 on the Suzuki. Gonna leave them on now and just burn off th...
by gandalf
Thu May 01, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: trying to find new ways to improve mpg!!!
Replies: 51
Views: 44567

Re: trying to find new ways to improve mpg!!!

I agree with changing the driving habits, but that usually comes with age and paying your own bills. FYI I did put a K&N filter in my 2011 SE and it "seems" like it gave me about 1 more mpg.
JD
by gandalf
Thu May 01, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Fuel economy
Replies: 25
Views: 15906

Re: Fuel economy

We've had Saabs also, in fact there are still two "summer only" Saabs in our garage. The warmed over 97 9K Aero w/300 WHP gets 32 mpg at 70 on a trip. The 99 9-3 Conv. gets about 25 mpg around town but it's an auto. My 2011 Se gets 29 winter, 31 summer. The wifes 2012 "leather" e...
by gandalf
Thu May 01, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: OEM Tires - Terrible wear (warranty?)
Replies: 10
Views: 7878

Re: OEM Tires - Terrible wear (warranty?)

I know some have been replaced under warranty, but neither of our 2 sets were.
JD