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is that you have friends like Mike that will help you like he did. Thanks Mike John in Denver 99 3xBlackby Johns986 - Main Forum
Kevin Just be careful, many tire stores say they are touchless because in their mind their Tech is prying against the bar or metal lever and keeping it from touching the wheel with his force, thus it is a touchless operation but like I said before one slip by the tech and the metal bar is coming down on your wheel. A true touchless machine uses rollers and when the Tech sets it up he can basicalby Johns986 - Main Forum
is to find an installer in your area that has a tire mounting/dismounting machine that uses rollers that DO NOT touch the rim but only the tire. These are specialty machines that are used to mount low profile tires and especially on 19 or 20 inch wheels. Not all shops have them but they are found at custom wheel tire shops. All other conventional machines use a rotating rod that is hooked ontoby Johns986 - Main Forum
I just finished replacing my ignition switch in my 99 986 using Pedros Garage DIY instructions. It was perfect and I just wanted to take a moment and thank you Pedro for turning us shade tree mechanics into Porsche mechanics (well sort of). Happy New Year to you and to all the board (forum) members. John in Denver 99 3x Blackby Johns986 - Main Forum
and keep both hands on the wheel : ) John in Denver 99 3xBlackby Johns986 - Main Forum
I am with you paulwdenton, if you car does not see lots of driving time, no track time and you mentioned driving down mountains so I assume that you are living in low humidity state and not a high humidity state like Florida, I see no harm in extending the interval to 3 years or so. Also like db996 said, this is an easy do it yourself job if you are so inclined and can be done for $12 worth ofby Johns986 - Main Forum
I am also considering getting new tires and was wondering which Sumi did you buy? thanks John in Denver 99 3xBlackby Johns986 - Main Forum
I know it is a lot of work and I for one really appreciate all your work.by Johns986 - Main Forum
Pedro thanks for doing this, I appreciate your efforts and the invite to join.by Johns986 - Main Forum