Fergus
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Post by Fergus on Mar 19, 2021 1:58:18 GMT -8
I definitely will not be owning one cos the tyres are £8500 per set.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2021 2:19:20 GMT -8
I definitely will not be owning one cos the tyres are £8500 per set. I bet they don't last long either. I put Toyo Proxies on one of my cars and it munched the set in less than 6,000 miles. Mind you I could have driven on the ceiling they were that sticky
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Post by small on Mar 19, 2021 8:14:22 GMT -8
I definitely will not be owning one cos the tyres are £8500 per set. costly but based on the cost of the car the "percentage" is about what a set would cost on my sports cars. Just read about a guy who has several getting a custom paint scheme done, that took 2 years! it's called the lady bug??? Then there is the soccer player that own 7% of the worlds total production (39?) Full speed from full tank to empty is like 15 minutes...the Chiron in half that! oh and the brakes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_r5oXQ4B8U
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Post by small on Mar 19, 2021 8:24:18 GMT -8
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Post by trilo on Apr 12, 2021 0:59:16 GMT -8
Way too much for a car made in France.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 9:17:58 GMT -8
I worked for a posh car dealer in the 1980s. I can remember Porker tyres for the 911T being over 1,200 quid each even back then. That was a f-in quick motor.
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Post by trilo on Apr 12, 2021 13:21:39 GMT -8
I worked for a posh car dealer in the 1980s. I can remember Porker tyres for the 911T being over 1,200 quid each even back then. That was a f-in quick motor. I changed tyres for three seasons and the worst wheels to work with were posh SUVs like porsche, bmw, range rovers, mercedes etc. Not only were they damn heavy, but you also had to be super careful not to scratch em'. My absolute favourite were smarts with steel wheels and 3 bolts, they were rare tho and so practically my favourites were small toyotas with steel wheels! Rant start:Oh and alloy wheels are just marketing. Only thing where they beat the steel wheels is the looks. Avarage Joe from higher middle class wouldn't have the dough to buy a set of alloys which would actually feel different to steel ones. Steel wheel pros over alloys: Lighter (compared to same size alloy option) More durable (seen some nasty result from everyday pot holes) Can be straightened (just grab em' and whack em') Can be easily re-painted (steel wool and spray paint) Often cheaper (rumors are that some modern steels are quite pricy) Doesn't make you look as if you'd have a small penis If ever end up buying a bugatti, it'll be steel wheels for sure. Rant over.
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Post by Fergus on Apr 12, 2021 21:51:56 GMT -8
Most peps that have steels don't keep them in good nick. In fact, in general, they cover them with plastic, look like alloy, wobbly caps which end up being tie wrapped on. I'll stick to my 15" alloys which keeps them and me alike
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Post by trilo on Apr 13, 2021 5:15:37 GMT -8
Most peps that have steels don't keep them in good nick. In fact, in general, they cover them with plastic, look like alloy, wobbly caps which end up being tie wrapped on. I'll stick to my 15" alloys which keeps them and me alike True that! Practicality and beauty rarely go hand in hand.
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Post by scubarob99 on Apr 16, 2021 15:05:28 GMT -8
I just found out that the bottom of Porsche shield logo is always in line with the valve. Might be common knowledge?
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