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I store the car in an unheated barn from November to the end of March. My definition of a flat spot is, well, a flat spot. The tires thump and vibrate the car for the first few miles before resolving itself. Since I live in the upstate NY the conditions can get very cold during the winter...

Umm, no. I’ve been storing my Miata in the winter for 15 years now, and the tires always have a flat spot when I drive the first time in the spring. Yes, it works itself out once the tires warm up, just have to have a little patience during the first 5/10 miles. Current tires are Michelin...

Yes, A-Spec w/Tech. I like them better than the OEM wheels, similar style, just a little sharper.

Finally got the winter wheels on with the McGard lug nuts. They’re 3/4” like the OEM lug nuts and the good news is that the Acura supplied lug wrench fits in the holes so I don’t have to remember to carry an adapter.

This has happened a couple of times. Both time were on the Mass Pike while traveling to/from Boston or Rhode Island. So far it hasn’t happened locally, so just monitoring it for now. If it starts happening more often then I’ll be giving the dealer a call.

Didn’t know this. Just put my snow tires on yesterday and ran the numbers, should put an extra psi in the snows. I actually put in 2 psi figuring that the temperature is going to drop anyway.

Been storing my Miata during the winters for 15 years. I just fill the tank, add some Stabil and put the battery on a tender. I leave the window open a bit and run a dehumidifier in the garage. Lots of mouse traps around the car. I use to have a boat and I stored it in a barn with no heat or...

Well I finally broke down and put on the snow tires today, the weather is starting to change, rain, freezing rain and snow in the forecast for the next week. I was hoping to get past Thanksgiving since I’m driving from Syracuse to Boston and would prefer to drive on the OEM tires. Just out...

I like the style, similar to BBS wheels I had on my ‘95 VW GLX, but the color doesn’t work for me with the silver car. What brand are they? Something darker would work better in my eye.

For my Miata I just yank the battery, put it on my work bench, connect the battery tender and come back in the spring to get it. Doesn’t make a difference, I just prefer having the electronics depowered for the winter.

Yeah, the windows still work, no radio.

It seems like every car I’ve had for the past 30 years allows the accessories to work 3-5 minutes after shutting off the car as long as you didn’t open the door. Can’t understand why this isn’t a feature of the Integra. I could swear that the Honda Fit I had 15 years ago did this.

Called the dealer since I’d like to get it done before traveling for Thanksgiving. First you have to have the actual recall notice from Acura and second they need to have parts. Myself and my son haven’t received our recall notice yet, so it’s just wait until it arrives before I call again...

I don’t know, I kinda like it just the way it is. 🤷‍♂️

Maybe. My son lives in Bangor ME and has an Aspec/Tech. Since there are currently no Acura dealers in Maine (One apparently is opening this month near Portland) he’s been allowed to get his services performed at a Honda dealership. Not sure how the new dealership in Maine will affect that...

When I took my first long road trip I turned on the wireless charger and attempted to use it with my iPhone 12. I got so hot that all the screen said was that it was off due to the high temperature. So it’s off forever, if I need to charge while driving I use a cord.

Well, not yet. They‘re for my winter set, so it’ll be a few months.

I just got a set of Mcgard for the winter wheels on my Aspec (tirerack sent chrome nuts for anthracite wheels, not a good look). Not the same size as the Type S but the same style as the ones that you mention. I’ve had good luck with the Mcgard nuts lasting. The cheaper Amazon ones and the...

The OP has the Aspec-Tech, so 235 is the stock width. If you go with a summer only tire you’ll have to park it for the 4 months of winter since the rubber compound is not designed to be used in under 40 degree weather. They do make an all season version of the pilot that should work in light...

Been using Blizzaks for years, I’ve used Michelin X-Ice several times and they seem just as good, but they weren’t available in the 215/50/17 size. The biggest obstacle this winter will be acclimating to front wheel drive again after driving Subarus for 10 years. Never had issues with front...