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Message: Re: ultra low profile tires
Changed By: Petee_C
Change Date: May 24, 2013 03:15PM
Re: Quite nice, BUT.........ultra low profile tires
Change Date: May 24, 2013 03:15PM
Re: Quite nice, BUT.........ultra low profile tires
[quote="Guenter in Ontario"]
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
I almost forgot. Congrats on the new car. Someday, you`ll have to come out to Heidelberg and we should meet in person.
Peter
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
I almost forgot. Congrats on the new car. Someday, you`ll have to come out to Heidelberg and we should meet in person.
Peter
Changed By: Petee_C
Change Date: May 24, 2013 03:09PM
Re: Quite nice, BUT.........
Change Date: May 24, 2013 03:09PM
Re: Quite nice, BUT.........
[quote="Guenter in Ontario"]
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
I almost forgot. Congrats on the new car. Someday, you`ll have to come out to Heidelberg and we should meet in person.
Peter
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
I almost forgot. Congrats on the new car. Someday, you`ll have to come out to Heidelberg and we should meet in person.
Peter
Original Message
Author: Petee_CDate: May 24, 2013 03:04PM
Re: Quite nice, BUT.........
[quote="Guenter in Ontario"]
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
Peter
[quote="Gary in SoFL"]
1) 20" wheels are a waste of your $, especially with the very attractive 19" Boxster S wheels, and the way you travel, replacement Michelin tires will be better and cheaper.
[/quote]
The 20" wheels might be a waste according to your taste. For my money, they're worth every penny. To my eye, spokes should get narrower toward the outside of the wheel. I'm glad that not everyone will choose them.
Have you had a chance to drive a Boxster with the Sports Chassis? I was fortunate enough to have a chance to drive the only one I know if in Canada and it even had the 20" wheels. I purposely took it over some rough roads and even Michelle was surprised at how compliant that suspension was. She said she had no problem taking that car on a road trip. (I suppose that some people might feel their age more than others. ;) ) Porsche has done an amazing job with the suspension of this car.
[/quote]
Message snipped for brevity. (I hate when people quote the whole message).
I have the normal 986S with 18" rims and stock sized 35 series tires in the back. I agree with Gary on this one.... ultra low profile tires are more trouble than they are worth. Expensive. Not available in a lot of models. [b]They do look cool though[/b]. Looks are it`s biggest draw. Don`t know if they perform better, or weigh less than a 45 series tire.
In my experience, it`s not the rough roads that ultra low profiles suffer vs low profile`s (I believe they both do poorly), it`s the minor things that become an annoyance. Just cracks in the pavements, expansion joints in bridge work. tar snakes, or where newer pavement meets older pavement. These are the road irregularities that should be absorbed by the tire`s sidewall and there isn`t enough flex left to do that anymore. I know the roads I drive on aren`t perfect, I don`t want to be reminded of this every 100`. When I ride in my wife`s SUV, with it`s 55series tires, it`s like heaven.
Peter