Has anybody changed tires on their Carbon fiber wheels?
If yes who did you use?
Thanks
If yes who did you use?
Thanks
I have read that as well on the other Mustang forum.Some have gone to a Porsche dealer.
How did you find the local hunter rep?Any shop that has experience using the Hunter Touchless Wheel mounting system is your best bet. I called my local Hunter rep and asked who he recommended
Both great ideas thanks.I talked to Carbon Revolution, and they said there is nothing special required to mount CF wheels. Of course, a high end "touch less" is recommended.
How did you find the local hunter rep?
How did you find the local hunter rep?
Are these wheels that sensitive or can a good discount tire shop be able to change the tires out?
There are many shops around Houston including Discount Tire shops that use Hunter equipment. I would call any of the ones listed and ask if they use a Revolution or Auto 34S Touchless wheel changer. Do not use a shop that does not use them and tells you its okay. Its not.
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thanks, it appears that there is a discount tire down the street with this equipment. I appreciate it. I'll just ask them to make sure when I show up. I want to save my Pilot cup 2's for track and purchase street tires.
Which Michelin street or performance tires are good for summer cruising and occasional winter drives?
In my area the winter isn't that long and gets at best low 30's with no snow. Its hot down here the majority of the time. And I won't drive it too much in the winter anyway. So the Pilot Sport A/S 3's is the way to go?
After both local Ford dealerships said they wouldn't touch the carbon fiber wheels, I contacted Porsche who said they have done carbon fiber wheels before and could do it. They're charging 1hr labor per wheel @ $175 an hr, so not cheap but definitely worth it to prevent damaging rims that are $6k each.
$700 for a tire change (not including the tires, weights, stems, etc) is laugh out loud worthy. Especially when one considers how quickly the Cup2's wear. I think if I had to spend $2300 for a tire change every 6 months, I'd puke. That's damn near $400/month for operating costs for tires.