Originally Posted by Comanche_699

Pretty sure in my particular instance an N rated tire would have made no difference. I don't believe that the N rating is specific to the sidewall compound or construction, in fact I think it's (tongue in cheek) got a little more to do with which executive took which Porsche Executive/Engineer to lunch.

In this case I was carrying a fair amount of speed (not Chris Harris hooning for the cameras style) and there was a good load on the outside rear for sure. The rock just got pinched between the tire's curbing lip & the rim, and I'm sure the weight and force in those immediate proportions would have upset almost any sidewall.

David, you're right about dependable. I remember Dan gave a great first impression when I met him, and even toured me all around the shop- unfortunately the others don't appreciate how valuable the customer experience is.

Toscalito actually did me right, the wheel looked fine afterwards and they were surprisingly professional and only charged me $34 incl. tax for the service.

Drove in the wet all the way up to Mendocino this morning, Jesus, Highway 128 is like a dream since it's been completely repaved, but even more exciting with a little sheen and the clearing storm sun punching through the redwoods every now and again.

Here's just a few iPhone pix from today- not amazingly composed, but they add a little flavor.

Good times
- Dan

Originally Posted by myw

tax+substantially higher msrp. ive seen 100k civics (in their defense they were fully loaded models HAHA)