It's usually the contacts in the switch go bad. If you can pry up the panel, you can get to the wires underneath. (I'm not sure what exactly that entails on an 850 as the switches are in the console, but it's very easy on my model). Pull out the ones for the drivers door switch and touch them to the...

It's not.

The top engine mount is usually the first to go as it takes the most force from twisting (called the top toque mount). The center section should be attached to the outer ring of rubber. Looking as best as I can see it the picture, it is not fully torn out but getting close. Also check the mount unde...

I was concerned at first when your info description says mid-Atlantic. I would have suggested water wings instead! Can't suggest on where to buy tires in your area, or for that matter in the US. Only large place other than those you mention would be Tire Rack on-line, but the delivery time would be ...

My preference is Michelin. June

I just got new tires from Costco, Michelin Premiers, good stuff. Just order them from Costco and drive carefully in the meantime.

"All seasons" are really "no seasons". Useless in snow and much worse than proper summer tyres as long as it isn't freezing.. And quality tyres don't age nearly as fast as is usually claimed. Though this is highly dependant on climate. That said the important part is the measurem...

According to the date code that Scot850 pointed out (1003), the tires are 15 years old.

That might be 2010 week 3 or 8-9 years old. Replace them but you can run them sensibly until new ones come.

No, the difference is negligible. I have run this size on several 850's and really like them better. And I'm not the only one by the way, many people do this.
You can mount them on the same rims of course.

Dirk

... Please forgive my ignorance, but would switching to 65 change anything with the speedometer? Can I do it without changing rims? That's an important question, always look it over when considering a change in tire size. Lots of online tools to help with this one, including if you ever switch to 1...