What did you do to your 996TT today?

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03-26-2019, 02:22 PM

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That tire looks like running with no air, not a tire failure from a defect..

Thats definitely what one looks like when that happens

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03-26-2019, 02:22 PM

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Porsche recommends lube for the lug bolts / nuts. Expensive, but I bought a tube anyway at the local dealer......can't remember the name but around $50 if I remember. Should last my lifetime.... Those look like factory spacers (like mine, Sport Techno wheels required them, rear only). If so, shouldn't be a problem to remove if properly lubed per the manual.

Thanks, yes that is what I have, Sport Technos and were an option back in the day from what I could determine. Anyone know the name or part # of this lube?

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03-26-2019, 02:24 PM

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That tire looks like running with no air, not a tire failure from a defect..

It does appear that way, but how did it lose air? That is the mystery. Perhaps valve stems? I am unsure if that was done by the installer.

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03-26-2019, 02:39 PM

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Thanks, yes that is what I have, Sport Technos and were an option back in the day from what I could determine. Anyone know the name or part # of this lube?

Pretty sure the instruction manual mentions it, if no one responds, I will check later today and post.

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03-26-2019, 02:50 PM

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Pretty sure the instruction manual mentions it, if no one responds, I will check later today and post.

I checked the owner's manual, looks like it called Optimoly TA. I'll order some of that.

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03-26-2019, 02:53 PM

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Did your rim get damaged?

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03-26-2019, 03:17 PM

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It does appear that way, but how did it lose air? That is the mystery. Perhaps valve stems? I am unsure if that was done by the installer.

valve stem schrader valve, valve stem to wheel seal, wheel to tire bead seal, puncture in tire, crack in wheel. Driving on these without air in the tire is not extremely noticeable, and due to the fact that the car has a good amount of rear camber, it’s hard to tell if the tire is flat from a visual walk around. The tire will look great on the outer sidewall, but inner will have all the weight on it.

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03-26-2019, 03:37 PM

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Did your rim get damaged?

Negative.

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03-26-2019, 04:10 PM

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I checked the owner's manual, looks like it called Optimoly TA. I'll order some of that.

That's it, I think the newest stuff has a slightly different name......I bought a toothpaste-sized tube at the dealer.

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03-26-2019, 09:06 PM

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This is the new Optimoly. Part # 000-043-305-08

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03-26-2019, 09:34 PM

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Yes, I totally destroyed a tire in about 5 miles after an inner valve stem o ring died and I didn't notice (low speed driving). In just a few miles, the sidewall developed a deep groove & the tire was junk.

Oh, and today, I took a spoiler ram in for rebuilding...

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03-27-2019, 10:47 AM

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I'll probably start a thread here or in the FS section, but I'm going to swap out my SOUL 3" X-Pipe for something a BIT less antisocial. I love it with all my heart, but my fiance is my copilot much of the time I can't continue to subject her to the punishment!

Does anybody have anything they'd like to trade? I'm in the Philadelphia area.

-Joe

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03-27-2019, 10:54 AM

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You have the resonated version or the straight pipe version? I have the SOUL resonated version and its still a bit raucous. Since the car isn't my DD, it's fine but if I was driving it more I agree with you, I'd like something a bit more quiet.

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03-27-2019, 10:59 AM

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Resonated - raucous indeed! I love it and am conflicted, but considering how much and how I drive it, I think I need something a bit more tame. Especially at 5:15AM on the way to the gym on weekdays, haha.

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