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@Barry Thank you for the detailed feedback, there is always something new to learn from you. 

car park advice sounds fun and practical for the real stuff when it does happen. i would love if you can share link of some youtube video ao i know exactly what to do. 

@Rahimdad missing the sun and sand a lot. needless to say carnity has always been there when in need. distance does not matter :)

Hi guys, 

I wanted to know if someone has experience in installing snow/winters tires, yes I have moved to Canada so expecting much ice and snow here. My OEM size is 225/65 R17. Based on my reviews downsizing kind of help with traction on ice. My options are 215/70 R16 (2% less in overall diameter) or 225/70 R16 (-0.4%). Which one is a better option?

Second question: Micheline Xice and Bridgestone Blizzak top the chart however Cooper Discoverer M+S are 25 percent cheaper.  Should i go with the Coopers instead?

@Gaurav @Rahimdad @Barry 

I did test drive my car on this road got 3x fines, but this was before the change in speed limit

On Carnity members suggestion on whatsapp group. I switched my rental car from toyota fortuner to a ford Explorer. I was amazed by how well it drives, handles and gizmos. 

My only concern was that the GMC Yukon that I am mentioning they are nearly 200k odometer. Reliability should not be a concern as I hate visit to the garage. 

Therefore I was more into what should I be looking out for.

I did drive one was not much impressed. Also it is not an suv more into 4x4 big metal cage

How is it to buy a 2007 ten years old Yukon Denali? Please shed pros and cons considering daily office drive. Will just keep the car for one year max.  Plus any look outs in buying one. My budget is aed 30k. Open to other v8 suggestions in same budget 

Hi guys 

I am struggling to get COMPREHENSIVE insurance for Canadian specification Toyota Tundra 2015 model. Being my first time for non-GCC vehicle trade, can you guys help me out with finding the insurance provider. I am looking for full comprehensive insurance as third party for a vehicle above AED 100K does not make sense to me.

That is my biggest concern people have them on sale for months but are unable to get rid of them.

Thank you guys for the feedback. 

Hey I wanted some opinion for buying a charger. I had owned one in the past that was R/T 2013 HEMI but that was in Saudi, loved the car performance, sound and attitude. Now I am exploring option for 2014 Hemi here in UAE

Now questions:

1. Is paying the premium for an SRT worth over an R/T Hemi?

2. Any known issues I should be worried about? I believe HEMI are reliable engines.

3. With the options available on Dubbizle for SRT I have to chose between 70K with warranty upto 160K or 40K with no warranty? Both GCC specs with FSH. Which one is better?

4. What would the right price to pay for the above options both guys are demanding 95K?

Thanks guys for the feedback 

Haha true that, only thing was that tundra is imported and I see more fords around town somehow 

Hey can someone shed more light on this topic considering the following.

Between tundra and ford f150 not raptor. Both V8 crew cab and 3 years old. 

1. Reliability 

2. Resale

3. Maintenance cost

4. Drive pleasure: 90 percent on road drive and 10 off

As much as I was looking forward to this drive, I cannot make it . I have to travel back for some personal reason. Nonetheless, my heart and soul would be there, probably my ghost as well.

Will keep an eye on this amazing drive.

@Gaurav I could not find a way to decline the calendar event in case that needs to be adjusted.

Anyways really sad for missing this one.  

I drove in the desert with prado 2010 but faced no issues with the airbags. I recall in my second drive I nose dived in to a pit damaging the bumper but still the airbags didn't blow up. 

To summarise, I have not done any killer switch thingie. Just deactivated traction control from the standard button inside.

Marshalls can comment on the level of drives I have dond to give you fair idea.

Thank you guys for the appreciation. Indeed as expected great and comprehensive response from team Carnity. 

I was browsing the YouTube for off-road videos and came across the following. It occurred to me that the driver is doing something WRONG.

So why not use the carnity.com experts to comment on what was wrong in the approach, skill or the vehicle that made it " DOING IT WRONG". 

I am hoping this thread to be not just limited to this video but as an opportunity we can share at least a video a week to have feedback and experience learning from Carnity stars. Let's see.

I concur to your conclusion as the tarmac is going crazy hot these days. Going for a long trip in an unmanned territory would be not advisable for now. 

I am in for the trip. Can  you share the trip route here? 

I was wondering the empty quarter side has not been explored, what would be there. North usually people are travelling frequently. 

15K members, 15 hours drive and 1500 km. 

Around the UAE. Just a suggestion as highlighted earlier in the forum.

Summer is the barrier, I know

Thank you, for detailed feedback. I am glad I asked over the forum rather than just falling for the hacks on YouTube. I didn't think of the risks until you stated so

This is how 

I wanted advice if we can use spacer in the exhaust to increase the note of the exhaust. I am currently having prado 4.0L v6. By spacer I mean entering a bolt between pipe joint after cat and before muffler. Has someone done in previously how loud does it get and how about RTA clearance on this one?

@FutureY Thank you for your input. We intend to do it prolly after a month's time. Snapping at each landmark is a must for sure.

Keep an eye  on the post

Thank you guys for the comment. I can imagine the real culprit would be caught when she visits the garage. 

Some of your questions that I can answer is as follows: 

The car is accident free and the alignment has been  checked over by two different garages I believe they would have done the laser one. While driving I never felt alignment issues. 

As for the rack I bought a new OEM one and got it fixed. On universal joints and chasis I cannot comment