Ooooo it's raining!

Old Oct 19, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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Ooooo it's raining!

I'm just switching back to the RE-92's. Anyone else afraid of the rain while your car wears the stock rims? And am I the only person that likes to splash through puddles?
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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I used to ride in the rain on hoosiers. Just adjust your driving style to fit the conditions.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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i ditched my re92's just last week...i don't trust them. granted i drive like a grandma when it rains (was going 45mph on 880 today!), it still makes no sense to me to bear the extra risk by riding on re92's. i'd gladly pay $$$ for the peace of mind.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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why can't people drive in the rain? it is so frustrating, its not that hard.

oh no its rainging i am going to freak out and drive 20 mph on the freeway to **** everyone off.



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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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My S0'3's on stock rims are performing amazing in the rain. Just had to share that with you guys. Oh and BTW S03's SUCK in the mud
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Arrkash
My S0'3's on stock rims are performing amazing in the rain. Just had to share that with you guys. Oh and BTW S03's SUCK in the mud

yes s-03s > rain

yes s-03s suck in mud and dirt and i was surprised that they did a lot better than i had expected in the snow
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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Grrrrr, having been born in raised in Mass and New Hampshire, cali drivers still annoy the living snot out of me....the slightest hint of weather and people slow down to 20 on the freeway and get scared to change lanes.....on the upside rain=fun with sliding in parkinglots ^_^
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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rain and mud is some of the fun my car lives for. although i've never tried these tires in rain, i'm guessing they'll be okay. i got the es100's. i heard they're good. i dont slow down to lower than the speed limit in rain, but i'm deffinately more cautious. especially since i've been in all these car accidents lately.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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i just switched my awd system to the civic. im not scared.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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i just switched my awd system to the civic. im not scared.
smart thinking.

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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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i was stuck on 280 for 45mins, just trying to get to 380. it took me 1hour and 20mins to get to hayward from san francisco today.

of all the days, today i decided to drive the civic. the rain was so heavy i couldnt see in front of me. i was relying on the tail lights of the car in front of me.
it was easier driving in snow.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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These stock tires are fairly predictable in the rain, not too scary but then again I was riding on balding Kumho 712s in the rain and that was not good. But in the snow that's a whole other story on the re92s. Really scary on ice in Tahoe, not cool.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by thebankman
I'm just switching back to the RE-92's. Anyone else afraid of the rain while your car wears the stock rims? And am I the only person that likes to splash through puddles?
I love driving in the rain! There is a great puddle on Thorton Ave that is great to go through!
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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i drive like a grandma when it rains (was going 45mph on 880 today!),peace of mind.
<begin rant>Thanks dude, you're the reason my commute was so friggin' long this morning Just go the speed limit, you'll be fine, And turn on your F-ing lights...<end rant>

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