what would be the best way 2 prep for winter? i live in boston & last year it was cold as **** and expecting more of the same. what would u recc. for tires? im takin my Si wheels off and i was lookin at HanKook W404's to throw on my steelies. any other ideas? plugs wires? jus did an oil change 2 weeks ago. car has 98k on it, 16y7. oh yea its dropped on GC's about 2" should i raise it up? dont wanna get bottomed out.

 

How much snow do you get?? Depending on how much, you may want to raise your car. I know here in ND, some places I cant ecen drive my civic at stock height or I'll get stuck. Also depends if the plowed or not. The only problems I have (besides half assed plowing) is my car not starting. We get pretty cold here (downwards of -60 or more). May want to invest in a block heater. Never had a problem starting my wifes car with block heater. Mine startsd if I leave in the garage.

 

Boston ha, I think we got you beat out here in rochester, ny it ****** hell here in winter!

Anyway I dont think there is that much prep needed for winter, will the winter really ruin rims?

I would change the coolant mix, oil, thats it

 

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I've lived in both places for a few years (in Boston now). For winter, I just throw on my snow / steelie combo, and go. Just follow my regular maintenance schedule. If you're sluggish starting, might want to think about a battery soon. Not really much else if the car has been maintained properly.

 

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Anyway I dont think there is that much prep needed for winter, will the winter really ruin rims?
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It's the road salt that they throw down that eats at the finish on your aluminum rims, especially where you have lead balancing weights.

2 different types of metal + road salt and water = corrosion

 

I just posted something quite related that you might find helpful:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1020375

 

seems like a plan, i do need new plugs, and i jus changed the battery yesterday cuz well... it took a poop on me. im gonna flush the coolant system next weekend, 50/50 mix right? ill have to check my helms im @ work now so i cant. so i guess im just gonna get some cheap snow tires from Pep Boys... Hey EX_AutoXer what is that snow tire steelie combo your running. im more interested in size than brand, i know narrower is better. thnx

 

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Yeah, I'm running 14" steelies with 185/65s. I used to actually have used 13" steelies before (165 I think), but those rims were getting pretty corroded, so now I'm using the stock wheels.

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That thread has all of the information on my setup.

 

yea dude search...i have seen numerous threads about this topic in the last 2 weeks...