Two flats on the 19's so far ...
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06-14-2006 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by braincuttermd
I took a nail in my Michelin 19s. $550 to secure a new one and $149 for one hour of install at the local Porsche dealer, but they were the only ones with 19" tires in stock! Got my car up and running in one hour, I guess I have to pay for the convenience.
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06-18-2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
Pretty expensive - where are you located? In LA you can get PS2 for $282 (235/35-19) and $453 (305/30-19) plus $15 to mount and balance.
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06-24-2006 | 12:42 AM
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[quote=GreggT]I would not assume the wheel is undamaged.....just from a visual.
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Sometimes you can't see it as clear as you can until the tire is dismounted. I've seen cases where people have been driving for months on cracked wheels without a trace until they were getting a tire change. "Be careful"
-Eli
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Sometimes you can't see it as clear as you can until the tire is dismounted. I've seen cases where people have been driving for months on cracked wheels without a trace until they were getting a tire change. "Be careful"
-Eli
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06-24-2006 | 10:20 PM
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[quote=FastForwardwheels][quote=GreggT]I would not assume the wheel is undamaged.....just from a visual.
Sometimes you can't see it as clear as you can until the tire is dismounted. I've seen cases where people have been driving for months on cracked wheels without a trace until they were getting a tire change. "Be careful"
-Eli
Yep......seen that Eli......and sometimes so slightly bent (either on the inside or just not enough for the eye to pick up) but spin it up an you'll find a hop.
Sometimes you can't see it as clear as you can until the tire is dismounted. I've seen cases where people have been driving for months on cracked wheels without a trace until they were getting a tire change. "Be careful"
-Eli
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