996TT as a Snow Car???
02-15-2005, 09:57 AM
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alexander-i think that you have an apples to oranges comparison. wheel enhancement is selling you porsche original equipment, made by or for porsche. the tire rack is selling you wheels made by another source that, with a spacer, can fit. the wheel enhancement wheel is a 996 turbo wheel.
02-15-2005, 01:39 PM
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Hey doc,
I'm sure you're right. My Porsche service manager actually put me on to tire rack on this one. According to him, the wheel supplied by tire rack is made by the same supplier Porsche uses, and is a Porsche wheel in every way. It cetrainly looks like one. The spacer is to correct offset, and seems well made. In any case, the set-up works seamslessly- no vibration, straight steering, normal handling. Once I heard about this option, I didn't think to ask for a dealer-supplied wheel. AS
I'm sure you're right. My Porsche service manager actually put me on to tire rack on this one. According to him, the wheel supplied by tire rack is made by the same supplier Porsche uses, and is a Porsche wheel in every way. It cetrainly looks like one. The spacer is to correct offset, and seems well made. In any case, the set-up works seamslessly- no vibration, straight steering, normal handling. Once I heard about this option, I didn't think to ask for a dealer-supplied wheel. AS
02-15-2005, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ColorChange
OK, my car is only slightly slammed, hell, I can almost get my foot under the front lip.
I have a 600 hp snow plow, not a car.
I have a 600 hp snow plow, not a car.
Mine isn't as low as yours, but it all depends on the shoes!
02-23-2005, 11:47 PM
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I will concur with most posts. Since December 2000, I have been using Michelin Piliot Alpins in 17 inch sizes for a standard 996 in the winter (and lately starting in late October since they are the only tires that pass inspection - the others are nearly-bald track tires, both 17" Victoracers and 18" Pilot Sport Cup). The rears work OK but look a little silly with no spacers.
It does plow snow onto the windshield at certain speeds and depths. It did fine at 1 AM Sunday going through Keene, Troy & Fitzwilliam NH in the January snowstorm we had in here in New England.
You get great stares from a lot of people when you do this.
Michael Wilson
It does plow snow onto the windshield at certain speeds and depths. It did fine at 1 AM Sunday going through Keene, Troy & Fitzwilliam NH in the January snowstorm we had in here in New England.
You get great stares from a lot of people when you do this.
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02-24-2005, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ColorChange
Tech Law: I use my E55 as my winter beater and it's flat great in the snow. I have the Dunlop M3's and with the traction control on, it is hard to get the car to step out. With it off "she's a lot of fun". My tt is WAY too low to use in the winter.
02-24-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexander Stemer
I drive mine thru the winter, this year on dedicated snows with the narrower rear wheels and spacers. The car was marginal on the summer tires but excellent on the snows (Pirellis in my case)
The ride height has not been a problem, and I live in a snow belt.
I don't see any problems. AS
The ride height has not been a problem, and I live in a snow belt.
I don't see any problems. AS
02-24-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Zippy
Please forgive me, but that is the most ridiculous load of **** I’ve ever heard.
Try to keep warm without drinking so much coffe!
When's the big thaw?
July?
Last edited by W8MM; 02-24-2005 at 12:15 PM.