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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-08-2011, 10:45 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

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Posted By boxsterfromhell

Glad you asked, Denver Steve!! And btw, I'm a...

Glad you asked, Denver Steve!! And btw, I'm a she :)

After replacing ALL the rear control arms, as well as the front tie rods, the car drives just fine. And I am happy to report no balding...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-16-2011, 07:57 AM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

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Posted By boxsterfromhell

Tire pressure is fine. I really think that the...

Tire pressure is fine. I really think that the idiots who put the new front tires on didn't balance them...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-06-2011, 10:55 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

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Posted By boxsterfromhell

By the way, I still cannot post pics. However,...

By the way, I still cannot post pics. However, you posted a photo of a "GT" on 4/20/2011, and those are the same wheels on my car. They were made in Germany and Vertex in Miami sells them for $1,349...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-06-2011, 09:41 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

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Posted By boxsterfromhell

One more thing... I had the conical lug...

One more thing...

I had the conical lug bolts removed, and almost all of the heads were shredded. They were the original factory bolts, and were not for the 19' rims that were put on prior to my...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-06-2011, 09:24 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

Hello everyone... Latest update on my car is...

Hello everyone...

Latest update on my car is I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!! Or at least a variation of it.

The car was put on a body alignment machine...it's straight as an arrow.

I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-26-2011, 10:52 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

Hi, guys!! Haven't checked in for a few days and...

Hi, guys!! Haven't checked in for a few days and appreciate the recent replies.

I called a local Porsche dealership today and spoke with the service manager. We discussed at length the many...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-26-2011, 10:15 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

YES, exactly!! Driving in a straight line is...

YES, exactly!! Driving in a straight line is fine (and if I remove my hands from the steering wheel, it remains straight eliminating any poor alignment theories). However, when I change lanes,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-26-2011, 10:05 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

I have pics of two different sets of tires that...

I have pics of two different sets of tires that wore the same exact way. I just don't know how to post them!! Grrrrr...

The tires wear from the inside out on both sides. Your pic of an...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-15-2011, 06:27 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

LOL!! The only rubbing I had was with the...

LOL!!

The only rubbing I had was with the 295/30s when the car was in the air. When the car hit the ground, however, the wheels and tires pulled away from the suspension. I must admit, the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-15-2011, 06:21 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

You're a funny guy, Mr. Danger!! But I must tell...

You're a funny guy, Mr. Danger!! But I must tell you... in South Florida, used tires are all the rage. And trust me, I always buy matching tires - Michelin Pilots. Unfortunately, finding two...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 06:23 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

Yes, all five sets were used. As stated in my...

Yes, all five sets were used. As stated in my original post, I had just bought the car and wasn't prepared to dump money into tires just yet. And when the first set of used tires were destroyed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 06:20 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

Ahhh, and like Mike's response, your's too makes...

Ahhh, and like Mike's response, your's too makes complete sense. I am no stranger to owning luxury sports cars, although this is my first Porsche. I just don't understand why no one has been able...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 06:16 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

WOW...by far the most sensical response as far as...

WOW...by far the most sensical response as far as I can interpret. But why couldn't my mechanic who has supposedly worked on Porsches for over 30 years have determined this??

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 06:13 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

My mechanic is a Porsche specialist. Claims he's...

My mechanic is a Porsche specialist. Claims he's been doing it for over 30 years. He's had it up on the rack many times with me under it. Neither of us have seen anything out of the ordinary...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 06:11 PM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

19x8.5 and 19x10.5. Honestly, I do not know what...

19x8.5 and 19x10.5. Honestly, I do not know what brand. I will attempt to post a pic of the wheels. Being new to this site, I am still navigating my way around it.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2011, 07:45 AM

Replies: 40

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

Views: 4,892

Posted By boxsterfromhell

Do I have the right wheels and tires?

I bought my 1997 65,000 mile Boxster at the end of November, AS IS. One of the main reason for purchasing this car was for the 19" mesh style rims. Within a couple of days of my purchase, I had to...

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