Cars - For Car Enthusiasts

Apparently my factory alignment was shit, and the tires are already up for replacement. The workshop I went to gives me three options. Please let me know if the prices look good, and which among the three would be the best choice.

1. KENDA - 235/60R18 XL VEZDA TOURING 4S (KR211)

   • Good (according to the workshop)
   • $148 each, $724.67 total, $100 extra for alignment
   • 60,000 mile limited treadwear warranty

2. BRIDGESTONE - 235/60R18 XL ALENZA AS ULTRA

   • Better
   • $259 each, $1256.14 total, $100 extra for alignment
   • 80,000 mile limited treadwear warranty

3. YOKOHAMA - 235/60R18 AVID ASCEND LX

   • Best
   • $224 each, $1088.56 total, $100 extra for alignment
   • 85,000 mile limited treadwear warranty

Please recommend which one of these is a better set of tires, or if you have a better recommendation elsewhere.

Thanks!

Not sure this belongs here, but I'm excited for it! I probably won't play until it's been in EA for a while or after its full release. ACC and the original AC keep me plenty busy.

Plus my 180+ hour jaunt into Satisfactory, don't look, you'll get addicted.

The name of the brand and car was stamped onto the side, in front of the driver's door, in that stamped metal lettering. It was some cursive font. I don't exactly remember what it said, and I already tried searching on my own, but I think it said corvette c2 or something like that. I may be misremembering entirely, but it was definitely

It had 6 rear red taillights, rectangular in shape, oriented vertically, in 2 groups of 3 on each side of the car. Like -> ||| |||

The car was red (I realize this likely doesn't help, but it's here anyway), with a spoiler. It was either a convertible, or had no roof at all.

The brand logo at the front of the car was not standing up on an ornament.

When I tried searching, I just couldn't find the taillight orientation at all, let alone the right car :D

It was fairly boxy and angular, which makes me think it's a bit older.

If there's any other details that might be helpful, ask and I might remember.

Spoiler, not a track car! This is why I don't want an EV. At least not yet. I'm excited to hear the steering is good because typically it sucks, so good there maybe?

Note the chipped ceramic.. I think only one wasn't cracked

I didn't know half of these existed. I've already deducted 7 nerd points from my total...

Tires are awesome. Without them I'd have to walk everywhere! Few things improve the feel, handling, and performance of a car more than a proper set of tires designed for the given application. This video like almost all his videos goes into a lot of fun details, but about tires.

I realize tire nerds are rare, but maybe you'll be one too after this?

There is a Pontiac Fiero a few blocks away and I keep trying to catch the owner to chat him up. After reading this I need to try harder, wish me luck!

James Pumphrey former Donut media employee and Up To Speed host has a new YouTube channel called "Speeed". New video goes over the Porsche RS badge and cars.

I love everything about this!

Sorry if this is not the right community for this. In the US. I currently have a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The air suspension was awesome, but now that it's failing it's driving me crazy so I'm looking for something new. I haul wheelchairs and similarly- sized stuff for work so i need some cargo space. I'd love an SUV with second row captains seats and no third row. Does anyone make that? I'm leaning away from American cars, but can be swayed (my last two cars were Camaro and Jeep). I like things that look a little sporty with little/no chrome, a good amount of hp, and AWD is a plus. I usually drive 10-30 miles per day and get a $60/mo stipend- so about one tank of gas right now. I've browsed the websites for the new 4runner, Outback, Forester, Santa Fe, and a few others. Appreciate any ideas or opinions.

ETA- 6 months ago the dealer wanted $9k to replace the air suspension, so i went to a small Goodyear shop for $6k instead. That shop was bought by brakes plus and they won't honor any warranty. Dropped it at the dealer for diag this morning. Just got a call - $4800. I was expecting $9k. Now I'm on the fix it/trade it fence.

Howdy folks,

Thought I'd share a tool I use when buying or selling a used car. It's not the only tool to use but I think it's a useful data point.

Plus I like looking at the charts and seeing how much our cars have depreciated. But I'm a data nerd, don't judge me too harshly!

Cool story about how Koenigsegg wanted to go racing but ran out of time before GT1 ended.

I also like how it looks like Koenigsegg is explaining all this to his little brother lol.

Who would you say makes the most well rounded cars right now? By well rounded, i mean a consistent combination of style, reliability, features, and bang for your buck.

@cars

Before I die of old age, I might eventually be brave enough to try something like this and stop paying people to do it.

Probably not.

I love his explanations, and this engine is pretty cool. I look forward to seeing one on the streets someday.

I'm not sure how to cross post so I'm trying it this way. But yeah this is terrible...

There is a competition called the 24 hours of lemons, where the car has to cost $500 or less outside of safety equipment. Getting a car for that price is near impossible unless it's totally crashed out but when I was young $500 specials would run for years without much issue. Car costs are nuts these days.

Cars of this age just seem to look better with age. This one is particularly gorgeous to me.

I have an old v8 laying around that’s not very useful to me. Is there a company that sells conversion kits that replace the alternator and starter with an EV motor? I can’t seem to find one.

Edit: like this:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l8b/

Found one:

https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/e-charger-bolt-on-electronic-supercharger/

Gorgeous vehicle that's very well done. My favorite part is that they kept the original shifter, that hits the nostalgia button for me! I can almost hear it shifting in my head right now.