slybunda Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I got hankook winter tyres for wifes aygo. Big mistake since we don't get enough snow to warrant the use. Next time i will use all season tyres that get a high snow rating in reviews for winter use. Makes more sense. Looking to get winters for the celica but need a set of cheapo rims first. Should i get 16 inch rims for winter use or 17 like i already have? Are tyres cheaper for 16s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Yes, especially if you go one size up profile wise, and opt for the very common 205/55/16, rather than the OE 205/50/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgtt Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 There probably won’t be a huge difference in price of tyres as 17” is more common than 16” Another thing for the list is to check your drive/fan belt, mine was squeaking a bit on my daily Yaris, just changed it today..... Caught in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 The advise on this thread is very good, most winter checks/service nicely covered already. But just to reiterate a good one from earlier, a good time to check brake pad wear, pull out the calliper slider pins and clean and re-lube with fresh silicone brake grease. The annual oil/filter change service & MOT is due on my G7 in early November, so half way though October we do a pre MOT check combined with winter preparation. The oily rag gives the suspension parts [and other parts] a wipe over and this followed by a waxy preservative spray, okay not guaranteed to last out the entire winter but far better than doing nuffin'. Another often forgotten about but very easy and inexpensive check/replace is the cabin interior air filter, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Borg-Beck-Cabin-Pollen-Interior-Air-Filter-BFC1023/192213009589 a nice clean cabin filter will help keep the windscreen from fogging up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCowboys83 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Well I don't think mine will be finished until well after Christmas so my baby is tucked away in a nice warm, dry garage getting worked on. Currently getting some sill work done, but will be getting a full overhaul is the plan. So she's getting the full treatment, same guys who restored my MR2 and Ive told them Im in no rush, the have a few big restorations on at the moment, Ive still got my Fabia so Im grand transport wise. This is a really good thread as you folks are pointing out things I wouldn't have thought about, so its good to hear what your plans all are to have your pride and joys ready for winter use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commandosqueak Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 check your nuts... make sure your wheel nuts are torqued up to spec, wheels are balanced, tracked and tires at correct pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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