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Old 06-07-2005, 09:56 AM
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What's up guys... I need advice on a couple things as to not get completley shafted, and to not be ignorant.

1. The time has come for new tires on my Stang. I do not race it, and I just want something that will perform well for my basic needs. I am looking for something in the $150 range per tire. (Is that a reasonable price?) I'm not trying to get radials obviously, so that is where I'm at. I'm going to ask my "mustang" friends of course, but if you have any suggestions I would much appreciate it.

2. I have come into the possession of an 88 Jeep Cherokee for weekend/beach use. I love it. However, it did not love inspection and failed due to bad rear brakes and a faulty seatbelt. The previous owner (*cough* my brother *cough*) just let it go in that regard, not a huge deal. My question is, I've been told that replacing a seatbelt is an easy fix and there's no reason I can't do it with some help. This is probably a dumb question, but can't I just go to U wrench it or something and get a seatbelt? Or do I need to buy a brand new one. If so? Where do you suggest?

Flame if you want, I don't give a fuck. I've never had to do this stuff myself so I might as well ask and learn now rather than look like an idiot in a store or at a shop or something. So, holler with some suggestions/tips, many thanks fuckers.
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Old 06-07-2005, 10:01 AM
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1. what size tire

2. yes, and yes.
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Old 06-07-2005, 10:29 AM
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Default Re: Long shot but I'll try here first

Originally Posted by fc735
1. what size tire

2. yes, and yes.
That is also a debate for me... do I stick with stock because I don't race? Or do I go a little bigger? Thanks for the tip on the seatbelt. I hate going to U-wrench-It, but I will if it's cheaper/faster.
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Old 06-07-2005, 10:48 AM
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stock, yes. unless you want something different.
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Default Re: Long shot but I'll try here first

get something at least in the 400's on the UTQG rating, if your not gonna be racing. this is basically a rating on how many miles u can expect to get out of the tire. I drive 100 miles a day. I am on my second set of these BFG's 91 mr2 na.
check these out, just a suggestion:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....re1=yes#Survey
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by AliMac
That is also a debate for me... do I stick with stock because I don't race? Or do I go a little bigger? Thanks for the tip on the seatbelt. I hate going to U-wrench-It, but I will if it's cheaper/faster.
which seat belt do you need? i work at a salvage yard.
what size tires are on your car now?
i live in p-town too
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Old 06-08-2005, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CHAHONDA
which seat belt do you need? i work at a salvage yard.
what size tires are on your car now?
i live in p-town too
Ptown is where it's at right now apparently, never thought I'd be saying that.

I need a seatbelt for an 88 Jeep Cherokee driver seat. The others are burgundy/maroon that match the car, but I don't really care if it matches. If you can help with that you would rule.

Stock 17 inch tires, the ones that came with the car, are on right now.
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Ptown is where it's at right now apparently, never thought I'd be saying that.
We are not friends anymore.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SignfcntOthr
We are not friends anymore.
Yes we are. If I had a dollar for everytime you said that to me I could have bought ALL of your past Hondas. Plus, come on, I've got to live in the ghetto for awhile before I can really appreciate a place to buy and settle down in in Virginia Beach. And don't act like you won't want to be living in the room over the garage.

Don't forget, Saturday, U-Wrench-It trip. It will suck, but I'll get you a slurpee for your troubles.
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FYI i went to u wrench it monday, and saw a few older jeeps out there. Also one mid 90's grand cherokeeee.

I just moved to ptown too not in the ghetto part though....hahah i think im in the same area as uncle benz, i see him often.
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