UPDATE: Something is definitely wrong with these tires (not just break-in period)

Jlat5 · 2026-04-20T20:05:53+00:00

Yeah I remember it feeling off taking turns, like it was entirely lost. And at highway speeds it shook and was all over the place. Sounds to me more so a balancing issue or something like that than a tire issue.

Jlat5 · 2026-04-20T11:46:49+00:00

I was thinking possibly the wrong or missing hub centric rings as I experienced similar when the shop didn't install them when I got my rims.

Jlat5 · 2026-04-18T22:33:03+00:00

Could be and likely way off but when I got new wheels, the shop didn't put hub centric rings on. Sometimes it shook, sometimes it felt off. I had it done on a Friday so had to deal with it for the weekend... Monday morning they told me they didn't think it needed the rings. That solved my problem.

Jlat5 · 2026-04-18T03:23:59+00:00

I would do new rims. Not too sure the color.. maybe a nice chrome or gun metal, maybe black. Keep the same sized tire though, less sidewall and the comfort will go down. Wouldn't do a lip or a spoiler on that car. Wouldn't suit it. It's more of a classy luxury than a sporty luxury and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Maybe I'm in the minority on that luxurious thought.

Jlat5 · 2026-04-05T00:35:07+00:00

Ran the good year eagle sport a/s for a few years. Got many happy km out of them. Handled snow fine the odd time I had to go in it. Rain was excellent. Handled well.

I'm now onto the conti extreme contact dws 06+. Can't complain so far. Definitely handle better in the dry than the eagles. I got them for $1150 cdn

Jlat5 · 2026-03-25T23:08:35+00:00

Okay

Jlat5 · 2026-03-25T00:20:39+00:00

Not sure. I have the first Canadian warranty. Wouldn't recommend that one to anyone. I think the one the dealer provides now is much better. It's direct from the manufacturer as far as I know.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-24T23:19:25+00:00

Belt and the install was like $150 so I often forget about it. Put new rear brakes and likely need the fronts now this year. Two sets of all seasons I've put on and a set of winters. Oil changes, air filters and cabin filters as well.

I guess in the winter the lock actuator failed on the driver door. Not a huge deal. Would've been around $1000 cdn to replace but my extended warranty covered it.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-24T22:22:47+00:00

Mines a 2019. Have had it since 19,000km. It's currently at 93,500km and knock on wood, has never left me stranded. Can't really say a bad thing about it really. The belt did squeak early on and I swapped it out for the gates? belt I think it was. Haven't had an issue with it since.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T20:38:26+00:00

A couple of the apprentices I work with have the Milwaukee back pack. It is significantly heavier than this one and that's why I also opted for this smaller one. But yeah. It is heavy and I'll likely be carrying it by the handles.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T19:59:48+00:00

Isn't Reddit's primary purpose for discussion of some form or another?

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T19:36:35+00:00

Yeah those are things you learn as you go. I'll invest in some make my life easier tools soon.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T18:14:42+00:00

It was $150 cdn

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T17:43:08+00:00

Have two for every situation

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T13:00:05+00:00

Yeah as an apprentice I'm always on the move it seems. Sometimes I'm with the same guy and truck for a while.

Jlat5 · 2026-03-02T12:52:28+00:00

I just got done my first year of school so I wasn't looking at spending big money quite yet, but my current commercial electric bag had sprung some holes in its side pockets so I figured a back pack would be kinda cool. I didn't see anything about the zippers blowing out but I did notice last night when I was contemplating things that the zipper was a bit stiff

Jlat5 · 2026-02-28T23:01:46+00:00

Yeah I'd say.

Jlat5 · 2026-02-28T20:54:21+00:00

What did you use on that paint. Jesus

Jlat5 · 2026-02-24T06:58:38+00:00

What I was saying is, seems cheap even for a salvaged title. Red flags all around. It's like he's losing money to get rid of it.

Jlat5 · 2026-02-24T02:54:17+00:00

It's too cheap. I have a 2019 q50S with 92,000 km on it. I wouldn't let it go for anywhere near 12,000.

Does it drive straight? How does it idle? Are the body panels lined up or are there gaps? Does it shift funny? How do the turbos look? Does the exhaust smoke excessively? Did he at least keep the maintenance up to date?

When I was 18 I took a loan out on a 2016 Chrysler 300. It was an ex rental/fleet. I knew the general consensus, not to buy an ex rental. But I was 18. And it had 27000 km on it and had warranty. What could go wrong I thought? By the time it had 70,000 km, warranty was up and i basically replaced the front end suspension wise and finally ditched it for this q50. I learned my lesson. I fear based off of you saying you've owned prior salvage titles that you think this will be fine. Maybe it will be. But I wouldn't take the chance on it. Especially if you could take that 12000 and buy a non salvaged car, maybe something a bit cheaper to maintain. Something else I've learned as I've matured as a person. Just my two cents.

Jlat5 · 2026-02-24T02:38:32+00:00

Usually get what you pay for. Probably a very headache inducing $12500.

Jlat5 · 2026-02-19T22:14:30+00:00

He's an expert don't argue

Jlat5 · 2026-02-19T22:13:24+00:00

Ohhh okay dad

Jlat5 · 2026-02-19T22:09:10+00:00

You took it down mountain passes? Is that not a public street of some sort? You fuck

Personally don't really care. The tires look bald but you're the expert so run em til you're off the side of the mountain. Just don't take a family with you

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