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My 2017 991.2 has 41,000 kms on it....I got it 23 months ago (45,000 on 17 Sq5 in same time period) so i like to drive mine too. Not really sure why you are so concerned with other people washing their cars in the winter. By Leaving salt etc on the finish all winter (always a few thaws) you run the risk of it etching into the paint and building up under the car. Rinsing it regularly is a better way to go, IMO. Plus I really enjoy washing my car....its relaxing.
i honestly dont care if you or anyone else washes your car in the winter. You asked me for my logic behind it and i gave it to you. I have never heard of salt "etching" in to a clear coat (the sand etc poses a bigger risk of abrading your paint) and i have heard that repeated washing in the winter accelerate the freeze/thaw cycle and can accelerate rusting vs just leaving it all frozen. You can choose to believe it or not.
It obviously makes you feel better to wash your car and you enjoy it so go for it. I just dont really bother and certainly dont care if you want to bother
i honestly dont care if you or anyone else washes your car in the winter. You asked me for my logic behind it and i gave it to you. I have never heard of salt "etching" in to a clear coat (the sand etc poses a bigger risk of abrading your paint) and i have heard that repeated washing in the winter accelerate the freeze/thaw cycle and can accelerate rusting vs just leaving it all frozen. You can choose to believe it or not.
It obviously makes you feel better to wash your car and you enjoy it so go for it. I just dont really bother and certainly dont care if you want to bother
You know we get several thaws every winter right? 3-4 last winter where we got warm temps and rain. I have heard that a salt covered car in a warm environment isn't good.
I just purchased my 911 turbo and got it fitted with winter wheel/tire set up. Shortly after I hit a pot hole and blew out a tire and thought I compromised the rim. I'm learning that there is more to worry about then salt and snow when driving during winter months.
What profile tires are those as they look pretty thin for winters? My winters are a 45 profile and having hit thousands of potholes I have never had a tire issue. In the winter most of the time they are filled with snow and ice and are less of a danger. Frankly potholes are worse in the spring when it has all thawed and just when people are bringing their cars out of storage.
Vern1 - the tires are 245/35/20R front and 295/35/20R rear. These are the size made for the turbo apparently. I am going to look at some other options but was under the impression these were the recommended size. The other issue is that Route 66 outside of D.C. should be avoided at all cost, regardless of what type of car you're driving, as there is so much construction, holes, pot holes, etc. all over.
Well there are the "recommended" tires and then there are the best tires for winter. I think the recommended tires for my c4s were 295/35/19 but I (and others) went with 265/45/18 as they are better in snowy conditions (taller, narrower sidewall). I am sure there are other options for your turbo but doubt you will want to change them now since you just got them!
Anyways, as you point out, potholes are just a fact of life regardless of time of year although they are worse in the spring
Well there are the "recommended" tires and then there are the best tires for winter. I think the recommended tires for my c4s were 295/35/19 but I (and others) went with 265/45/18 as they are better in snowy conditions (taller, narrower sidewall). I am sure there are other options for your turbo but doubt you will want to change them now since you just got them!
Anyways, as you point out, potholes are just a fact of life regardless of time of year although they are worse in the spring
Tires and rims can be replaced but can moments of serenity behind the wheel, I don’t think so
10-23-2018, 02:46 PM
i honestly dont care if you or anyone else washes your car in the winter. You asked me for my logic behind it and i gave it to you. I have never heard of salt "etching" in to a clear coat (the sand etc poses a bigger risk of abrading your paint) and i have heard that repeated washing in the winter accelerate the freeze/thaw cycle and can accelerate rusting vs just leaving it all frozen. You can choose to believe it or not.
