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Replying to: kmnsownr (Mar 20, 2007 9:05 am) |
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Replying to: redsoxgirl (Mar 02, 2007 1:38 pm) |
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jun 07, 2005 1:42 pm) I am a new owner of a silver cayman S. I love it. It is such a fine machine. I was wondering if I can ask for some opinion about tire maintenance. I seem to have a tire pressure leak on one of my rear tires (19 inch). I say I'm losing about 5 pounds per day as I have observed if the car sat all day. I called the dealer and they suggested I replace the tire with a brand new one versus doing a patching due to the dynamics of the tires when travelling with higher speeds. My driving habits dont take me up passed 90mph. The tire replacement is anywhere from $400 to $500 a pop. Since this is my first Porsche I was wondering if that advise is justified to anyone. Thanks and I appreciate anyone's input.
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Replying to: getty1 (Apr 16, 2007 10:04 am) On the other hand, did the leaking start after an "event" such as hitting a pot hole or running over something? If there isn't an obvious nail or other source of a leak in the tire tread, it may be caused by a bent rim. In which case you are looking at a lot more than $400 to $500. As far as fixing a hole, I don't think a small nail hole type patch would throuw the tire dynamics out of whack. But it sounds like you haven't identified the source of the leak. |
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I am seeking advise on 2 issues-Can anyone chime in re the PASM feature pros and cons? Does the lower ground clearance pose a possibility of body damage from potholes? Often times the PASM comes with 19" tires,does this cause a significantly rough ride?,Thanx 
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| There has been a lot of discussion about just this point on the Cayman Club forums, but in a nutshell PASM helps compensate for road conditions on the fly so you are apt to have a smoother, not rougher, ride with 19" wheels although it can certainly be very firm on smooth surfaces. Best advice is to test drive cars with and without and then decide. | |
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Replying to: chander (Apr 17, 2007 4:02 pm) I have had no negative issues with the lower ground clearance of PASM, although I have yet to hit a major pothole and do my best to avoid them. I think the difference in ground clearance is minimal and if you hit a big enough pothole, it would do damage wither way. |
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.. that the bigger risk to 19" wheels is tire/rim damage from having 1/2" less sidewall.. I've not heard too many stories of body damage from potholes... on any car. I doubt 19" vs. 18" would have much effect there... the axles are still the same distance from the ground. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 18, 2007 6:26 am)
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Replying to: bgsntth (Apr 18, 2007 7:14 am) Did anyone cross shop the Cayman with the Vette? Thanks to all for input/opinions.
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