Latest 992.2 GT3 Spy Shots - Different Wing ?
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It'd be interesting to have a 5 lug wheel option
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Nick (04-28-2024)
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I'm sure you are correct but I don't understand why since it is a car designed for public roads and driven to the track. With soft grippy tires, flats are inevitable and very few owners or tow truck drivers have the equipment or knowledge to change a tire.
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Sure, a tow truck driver or roadside assistance might have the necessary equipment to change a tire on a 5-lug wheel, but so what?
Even with 5-lugs, the 911 isn't going to come with a spare, even a donut one.
You're still getting a "patch-a-flat machine".
So what difference would it make it if the car was center-lugged or 5-lugged? You have no spare, so why take off the tire?
If you get a flat, 11 out of 10 times (maybe even 12 out of 10) you're going to be flat-bedding to the nearest tire shop or Porsche dealer.
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Not sure how 5-lugs would necessarily change that calculus.
Sure, a tow truck driver or roadside assistance might have the necessary equipment to change a tire on a 5-lug wheel, but so what?
Even with 5-lugs, the 911 isn't going to come with a spare, even a donut one.
You're still getting a "patch-a-flat machine".
So what difference would it make it if the car was center-lugged or 5-lugged? You have no spare, so why take off the tire?
If you get a flat, 11 out of 10 times (maybe even 12 out of 10) you're going to be flat-bedding to the nearest tire shop or Porsche dealer.
Sure, a tow truck driver or roadside assistance might have the necessary equipment to change a tire on a 5-lug wheel, but so what?
Even with 5-lugs, the 911 isn't going to come with a spare, even a donut one.
You're still getting a "patch-a-flat machine".
So what difference would it make it if the car was center-lugged or 5-lugged? You have no spare, so why take off the tire?
If you get a flat, 11 out of 10 times (maybe even 12 out of 10) you're going to be flat-bedding to the nearest tire shop or Porsche dealer.
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I seriously don't get all the hate for the centerlocks. I was anxious to get my first centerlocks after reading about them and seeing the debates on here but it really isnt that bad.
Only two things that are cons: Need-ish for someone to step on the brake for a front wheel and that devilish silver paste (nitrile gloves).
And I see having a super long breaker and torque wrench as pros.
Last time I changed out four wheels it took me 42 minutes. Taking my time. And going inside to ask my kiddo who was eager to climb in and step on the brake.
You're not getting anywhere faster if you happen to get a flat with five lugs.
Only two things that are cons: Need-ish for someone to step on the brake for a front wheel and that devilish silver paste (nitrile gloves).
And I see having a super long breaker and torque wrench as pros.
Last time I changed out four wheels it took me 42 minutes. Taking my time. And going inside to ask my kiddo who was eager to climb in and step on the brake.
You're not getting anywhere faster if you happen to get a flat with five lugs.
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