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How does the tire look on the rear? It is not too ballooney? General recommends a 9.5" rim for the 275/30-19 but you have a 10.5". I see now why it does not rub, the section width is about a half inch narrower than my car plus you have 100lbs less weight over the rear with the manual over my tip.
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By not balloney do you mean too low a profile? I think it is somewhere between too low and too balloney. Do you have a close up pic of your rear wheel/tire?
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How much or how often do the rears rub? I would rather have a more non-low profile look. If I lower the car though, I would want to stick with the current tires.
What width is your r wheels?
What width is your r wheels?
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I am still learning how to detail properly and wax, right now I just use sonus and lot's of micro fibre. I have only had the car a few weeks but will do the first wax soon.
Rennlist has a wealth of knowledge. In searching - I found that autotopia has more info on cleaning and stuff http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingclay.html
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It's not too hard, takes a little time. I am sure there is a tool or an easier way but I just run micro fibre sponge over and through the spokes and same when drying with micro fibre towel.
I am still learning how to detail properly and wax, right now I just use sonus and lot's of micro fibre. I have only had the car a few weeks but will do the first wax soon.
Rennlist has a wealth of knowledge. In searching - I found that autotopia has more info on cleaning and stuff http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingclay.html
I am still learning how to detail properly and wax, right now I just use sonus and lot's of micro fibre. I have only had the car a few weeks but will do the first wax soon.
Rennlist has a wealth of knowledge. In searching - I found that autotopia has more info on cleaning and stuff http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingclay.html
I am using synthetic polishes and waxes (Merzerna and Einszett) which I like because it makes the paint really bright. I am using it on my wheels as well (middle section). I am waiting for some stuff to use on the lip though because it is clear coated.
But I have a recommendation for cleaning in-between washes just to get rid of dust - use a Swiffer duster. I keep one in the car just for the wheels. It grabs all of the dust from the spokes.
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Tires rub all the time on bumps but mine are 295's on a 10.5" rim, you have 275's on the same. That was my question of the tire being too small.
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True, they recommend a 9.5 but it seems the 10.5 works just fine, looks great. I have a brand new pair of General UHP 275/30-19's sitting in the garage not being used from a friend, this may solve my rubbing issue.
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I took them off once the cords were showing on the tires
. Put the sweet Boxster wheels back on until I get my wheels machined at work and I replace the rears.
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Detailing is something that I have learned how to do pretty good with my new Porsche, spent 18 hours on detailing it a couple of weeks ago (just the outside).
I am using synthetic polishes and waxes (Merzerna and Einszett) which I like because it makes the paint really bright. I am using it on my wheels as well (middle section). I am waiting for some stuff to use on the lip though because it is clear coated.
But I have a recommendation for cleaning in-between washes just to get rid of dust - use a Swiffer duster. I keep one in the car just for the wheels. It grabs all of the dust from the spokes.
I am using synthetic polishes and waxes (Merzerna and Einszett) which I like because it makes the paint really bright. I am using it on my wheels as well (middle section). I am waiting for some stuff to use on the lip though because it is clear coated.
But I have a recommendation for cleaning in-between washes just to get rid of dust - use a Swiffer duster. I keep one in the car just for the wheels. It grabs all of the dust from the spokes.
