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      01-09-2022, 03:47 AM   #45
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Swap to winter tires. I have a GT3RS Weissach with Cup 2's that I drive any day in the winter if the roads are clear AND temps are 40 degrees or higher. I just can't imagine storing a car for months unless I have to.
If I was going to do that I'd ideally need a set of wheels to go with the tires, which is going to be upwards of $6k+. I've heard this about swapping just the tires...

"Having tires mounted and demounted semi-annually is quite a strain on the tire itself," said David Weatherhead, automotive professor at Centennial College in Toronto. "Especially with lower-profile tires, it stresses the rubber around the bead of the tire and can lead to damaging the rubber, which in turn can lead to tire degradation and, therefore, leaks."
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      01-09-2022, 07:14 AM   #46
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If I was going to do that I'd ideally need a set of wheels to go with the tires, which is going to be upwards of $6k+. I've heard this about swapping just the tires...

"Having tires mounted and demounted semi-annually is quite a strain on the tire itself," said David Weatherhead, automotive professor at Centennial College in Toronto. "Especially with lower-profile tires, it stresses the rubber around the bead of the tire and can lead to damaging the rubber, which in turn can lead to tire degradation and, therefore, leaks."
I have my m8 tires changed every season since march 2020 and i never had a single problem and no leaks. One time the tire shop blew one of the tires when taking it off the rim and he got me a new one at no cost.
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Swap to winter tires. I have a GT3RS Weissach with Cup 2's that I drive any day in the winter if the roads are clear AND temps are 40 degrees or higher. I just can't imagine storing a car for months unless I have to.
If I was going to do that I'd ideally need a set of wheels to go with the tires, which is going to be upwards of $6k+. I've heard this about swapping just the tires...

"Having tires mounted and demounted semi-annually is quite a strain on the tire itself," said David Weatherhead, automotive professor at Centennial College in Toronto. "Especially with lower-profile tires, it stresses the rubber around the bead of the tire and can lead to damaging the rubber, which in turn can lead to tire degradation and, therefore, leaks."
Ideally, yes, it would be better to have a separate set of tires and wheels for winter.
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Ideally, yes, it would be better to have a separate set of tires and wheels for winter.
So, I'd do it, but $6-7k is a little out of my budget for 3 months of driving. I'd rather spend the money on stuff on the car from the build.
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My nice cars won't see the salt of winter....no way. What is does to them is tragic.
They are never the same after a few winters.
I'd buy a lesser car to winter drive and do. Plus I have a 4x4 truck so bring it on old man winter.
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