If it works, it works :P

I use a Milwaukee M18 1/2" Mid Torque personally, have never stripped or cross threaded lug nuts or studs on multiple cars

Just getting by with what I already invested in. If I were to do it again from scratch, maybe I'll see if a good impact gun is worth it the cost. A game changer if I change wheels for a living, but maybe not a big difference if I'm doing it once every 6 months.

Fuel is pretty overkill for a home mechanic that changes wheels every 6 months.

Just buy a m12 3/8 rachet, m18 impact and drill combo when it's on sale.

Hell, you don't really even need Milwak stuff unless you plan on buying into the whole ecosystem because you're a tradesmen. A crappy tire impact is going to change wheels just as well as a M18.

If you want the best deals, obvs look for combo deals. If you have batts, go on FB and look for ppl selling the tool only. Lots of times ppl buy the combos for the batteries and sell the bare tool.

Can’t go wrong with the ryobi 1+ system for a weekend guy. Just remember combo pack tools are not as good as the single purchase ones. But it’s nice if you already have the battery that if you need a tool, you can get it for $50-$80 no problem

In hindsight, now being a home owner, I should have went with the riyobi system. Milwaukee doesn't make trimmers or lawn mowers lol

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Been quote happy with the riyobi stuff. been about 4 years into owner ship and been seeing light duty house hold use. it works!


got the drill, impact and air compressor. i think the pack is good for leaf blower too, which is something I eventually may pick up.

They do.

I was just browsing it from Home Depot

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ryo...ger/1001653118

never realize these impact gun can go up to 600lb-ft breakaway torque for under $300.. Very versatile for many DIY wheel bearing jobs instead of investing on a big expensive compressor and air gun

Ryobi is good for the stupid things like vacuum's, portable air compressors etc, but do yourself a favour and go with dewalt or milwaukee for the impacts and such, you'll get 10 years out of them instead of two. Even with casual use.

Caved in and put on my snow tires. Bracing myself for the below -10c :accepted:

Just do a bit of research to know the strength of the impact drill. I'm invested in the Ryobi ecosystem. Perfect brand and price for what I do. But my current impact and drill combo sucks ass. When I put my regular drill on it's heavy setting, it has more torque than the impact (wtf?). Initially I did intend to use that impact drill for changing wheels, but yeah... it can't even break the lugs loose.

That being said, it was only $100 on sale, and included a recharger, battery, and a tool bag kit, + the drill and impact. Not bad considering the price..

Similar situation as you, except it was Craftsman brand. $99 for the set, two batteries, additional 10% off due to price match from Amazon and $15 rebate from American Express. I've used it several times and it has done its job. Given that these tools aren't my bread and butter, I don't feel the need to drop everything to get *insert brand*

Update on the Pilot Alpin 4s on my A4 Allroad after the snowfall of the last few days:

Fairly good longitudinal traction when accelerating and stopping but comparison for me is a FWD GTI so not the best way to compare. Have not used different snow tires on the Allroad yet as it’s a new car lol. Lateral traction is good as well, very predictable when it loses grip. Does not snap. Doesn’t quite feel as grippy in snow laterally as Continental WinterContact SI I had in the GTI but different car and different type of tire. Have to say that Quattro makes you feel a bit invincible as traction is always there when accelerating.

Did a little hooning around and you can hold a decent slide, and as soon as you let off the power the tires regain grip. With the very impressive wet/dry performance this is a pretty good performance winter tire for Vancouver. Only con is the harsh ride.

When on compacted snow streets you can feel the slippery surface but the tire still responds well. Haven’t tried on windrow highway piles as I have not come across them yet. When it warms up I’ll update with slush performance. That’s where performance winter tires usually fall down a bit.

Will be doing a trip to Whistler soon and a longer road trip to California at the end of February so I’ll note down any updates then.

In to report that the Continental Viking contact 7 passing with flying colours so far. They performed great in the slush but now real test with the snow. Stopping power is extremely good, with the traction really biting in aggressively once the ABS kicks in. Acceleration is very predictable and stable as long as you don't mash on the accelerator. Felt super comfortable driving around today in them. A step up from the XI-3's I had for the last few years (albeit older tire).

General altimax arctic still holding up well on its 4th season (maybe 5?) and it's second Rav4.

ABS does not trigger on moderate-hard braking, conquered the hills of Coquitlam well. Some slipping on turns when you give it a bit more gas but overall uneventful.

Those Generals are the best bang for the buck. I can get full set for under 350 lol.

Yup totally, I got them for my E30 years ago which was a blast, and got the same for the Rav4, super happy with them for the price.

Had Generals from one of my previous cars

Absolute beast in the first season of usage, able to climb Boundary hill with ease.

First time on snow using the Michelin Cross Climate 2+ all-weather tires. They're rated M+S with a snowflake symbol. Went up to sfu in snowy conditions. Full confidence in the tires during acceleration, braking, turns. Only time it understeered was on a 90 degree turn and deliberately accelerating hard.

Highly recommend these all weather tires, especially for Vancouver where it only snows for a week then the rain washes it all away (unlike alberta). For people who doesnt like to swap tires twice a year, or who have storage problems ie: living in a condo. And for people who dont use the coq hwy or go up the ski slopes multiple times.

Had those general altimax on my old focus ST and they were amazing. Now I have the knockoff Sailun ice blazer on my RS, last year and this year they are faaaaantastic. 100% would recommend

https://i.ibb.co/ZGFB2LW/21-CE3-C6-D...-F65-DA457.jpg

I'm on Farroad FRD78. Got them with the BMW wheels. I honestly didn't know what these were and the reviews were pretty bad. I took it pretty slow at first. I have no issues accelerating, braking or even switching lanes.

Turns like off ramps and on ramps are a little sketchy tho. Rear end swung out once. Terrible for ice though, I hit a patch of ice the other day and it was straight understeer.

For China spec tires, not bad. I still prefer the Triangles and those were used on my 330ci (RWD).

Also btw, regardless of what kind of winter tires, if you got a steep driveway like mine, I would highly recommend buying "Abrasive Gravel" from CT. It makes it much more grippy. Pic of driveway grade for ref.
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^^ just googled that tire, just from looking at it I can tell you it’s not good. Some China tires are great (like mine). But lots of the “winter tires” are literally the same tread pattern as the all season, just with a grid on it and they call it a snow tire. Hold on let me find an example

So I had “goalstar catchpowers” as a throwaway all season, they were just fine daily driver tires but clearly all seasons. Then I see online they sell “goalstar snow powers” which is literally the same tire LOL

This

https://i.ibb.co/0sVzc9m/84-B27-BBE-...EC4-CBC735.jpg

Vs this

https://16.img.avito.st/640x480/4054009016.jpg

Vs what I run right now, also a China tire

https://i.ibb.co/BNNSJV7/688-E7462-6...BF401463-E.jpg

^ where do you get the sailuns from?

it'll go well with my 8POR license plate :lol

Show us your plate :lawl: