Post your PIC: "The SNOW is here and I have no FEAR!"
01-31-2008, 11:27 PM
#94
Drifting
are those winter tires or stock? Let me know how they work in the snow.
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02-01-2008, 03:04 PM
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They are aftermarket: Victor Turismo 18's with Michelin Alpin tires. I drive my car all winter and this combo has worked pretty well. The issue for me has been more about ground clearance than traction. Chicago alleys (where most city home garages back onto) aren't plowed and driving short distances in the snow/ice ruts can be challenging. Keep in mind that dealerships in Chicago don't carry "stock" Porsche winter tire combos, their packages are aftermarket also. I just internet shopped the tire/wheel combo that they would have sold me at a higher price.
02-01-2008, 10:13 PM
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Gotta disagree with you on this one... I drive 30 miles from Northville, MI to downtown Detroit every day (and back at night), with frequent trips to Ann Arbor, Lansing and the Thumb area. (those of you not from MI will have to look it up). Yeah there are plenty of bad roads and emergent potholes, especially when the freeze-thaw-refreeze cycle starts in spring. But I am able to avoid for the most part - never bent a wheel or got a flat (from that) on any car.
My 997S has 19s with summer tires, and I bought knock-offs from WheelEnhancements in 18inch with winter tires from tirerack. I have zero trouble in the Porsche. The traction control (PSM) and ABS systems work great. My only concern is when the snow gets deep and there are biig ice hunks on the road - they're like boulders. In those conditions I take the X3 (rare) or if go in late so there is time for the plows to get it cleaned up.
I'll post a pic or two of my car tomorrow - still has a fine coating of salt all over it from the mess Thursday, and I haven't had a chance to wash it yet.
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My 997S has 19s with summer tires, and I bought knock-offs from WheelEnhancements in 18inch with winter tires from tirerack. I have zero trouble in the Porsche. The traction control (PSM) and ABS systems work great. My only concern is when the snow gets deep and there are biig ice hunks on the road - they're like boulders. In those conditions I take the X3 (rare) or if go in late so there is time for the plows to get it cleaned up.
I'll post a pic or two of my car tomorrow - still has a fine coating of salt all over it from the mess Thursday, and I haven't had a chance to wash it yet.
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02-02-2008, 10:52 AM
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02-02-2008, 07:02 PM
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02-02-2008, 07:05 PM
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02-06-2008, 06:02 PM
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Gotta disagree with you on this one... I drive 30 miles from Northville, MI to downtown Detroit every day (and back at night), with frequent trips to Ann Arbor, Lansing and the Thumb area. (those of you not from MI will have to look it up). Yeah there are plenty of bad roads and emergent potholes, especially when the freeze-thaw-refreeze cycle starts in spring. But I am able to avoid for the most part - never bent a wheel or got a flat (from that) on any car.
My 997S has 19s with summer tires, and I bought knock-offs from WheelEnhancements in 18inch with winter tires from tirerack. I have zero trouble in the Porsche. The traction control (PSM) and ABS systems work great. My only concern is when the snow gets deep and there are biig ice hunks on the road - they're like boulders. In those conditions I take the X3 (rare) or if go in late so there is time for the plows to get it cleaned up.
I'll post a pic or two of my car tomorrow - still has a fine coating of salt all over it from the mess Thursday, and I haven't had a chance to wash it yet.
p-cardriver
My 997S has 19s with summer tires, and I bought knock-offs from WheelEnhancements in 18inch with winter tires from tirerack. I have zero trouble in the Porsche. The traction control (PSM) and ABS systems work great. My only concern is when the snow gets deep and there are biig ice hunks on the road - they're like boulders. In those conditions I take the X3 (rare) or if go in late so there is time for the plows to get it cleaned up.
I'll post a pic or two of my car tomorrow - still has a fine coating of salt all over it from the mess Thursday, and I haven't had a chance to wash it yet.
p-cardriver
Glad to report mine is under a nice cover in a heated garage where it will stay-likely until May 1st so the rest of you can roll down the cold patch that will be put down when the weather warms a little.
02-06-2008, 07:05 PM
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I saw that news report too, but honestly I'm looking forward to driving my C4S in the snow.
I used to have the 993 C4 Cab garage queen in my signature, but I've gotten that out of my system. Now I want to drive it.
I used to have the 993 C4 Cab garage queen in my signature, but I've gotten that out of my system. Now I want to drive it.
02-06-2008, 07:20 PM
#105
Three Wheelin'
I can't wait to see your car. That color is absolutely stunning. Did you go with painted or unpainted rockers in the end?