My Poor Car
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2005 White C55
My Poor Car
Here's some pics of my car at night (I just got my digi cam i'll put more pics later in the daytime). I was driving on the 210 and i guess i hit a nail... so here's what the spare tire looks like! It says max 50 but i've gone around 90 on it and it's fine!
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From: Great White North (the one with the crappy dollar)
2002 c32
Hey Lookey Lookey...
So MB/AMG CAN produce a "steel" wheel that can clear the larger AMG
calipers! Back in '02 (on another Forum) there was talk that the reason our c32's did not have a spare was b/c they could not create a steel wheel that cleared the calipers. I commented that was hogwash, as Porsche provided a steel wheel, with collapsable spare, to clear my larger 911 Turbo brakes!
Just wondering, does the spare only fit the rear or can it be used for the front as well?
PS. Please give me a break on the spelling Vomit... LOL
calipers! Back in '02 (on another Forum) there was talk that the reason our c32's did not have a spare was b/c they could not create a steel wheel that cleared the calipers. I commented that was hogwash, as Porsche provided a steel wheel, with collapsable spare, to clear my larger 911 Turbo brakes!
Just wondering, does the spare only fit the rear or can it be used for the front as well?
PS. Please give me a break on the spelling Vomit... LOL
Last edited by lap; Nov 4, 2004 at 12:19 PM.
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Yea, I don't think it was a good idea, i'm getting it replaced finally today. The tire is actually smaller and skinnier. It's really cool how it fits in your trunk though! Amazing german technology
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From: Hong Kong
C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by FrankW
i've seen that spare in person. I wouldn't dare going over the recommanded speed on that thing.
what is REPLICA Lorinser LM-6 18x8.5 18x9.5 ?
Is it a real Lorinser wheel ?
Look great
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Frank
what is REPLICA Lorinser LM-6 18x8.5 18x9.5 ?
Is it a real Lorinser wheel ?
Look great
what is REPLICA Lorinser LM-6 18x8.5 18x9.5 ?
Is it a real Lorinser wheel ?
Look great
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by Psychoburn
Here's some pics of my car at night (I just got my digi cam i'll put more pics later in the daytime). I was driving on the 210 and i guess i hit a nail... so here's what the spare tire looks like! It says max 50 but i've gone around 90 on it and it's fine!
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2005 White C55
Originally Posted by Blake P
Did the flat cause any damage to your AMG wheel?
Thank goodness for that tire protection warranty. Those pzeros are expensive!
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Originally Posted by Psychoburn
There was no noticeable damage to the wheel that I could see. The tire was completely ruined though, since bubbles started showing up on the wheel. The tire took about... 4 days to come in. The dealership said the tire size is "rare" so you guys may experience some waiting time if your tire ever gets blown.
Thank goodness for that tire protection warranty. Those pzeros are expensive!
Thank goodness for that tire protection warranty. Those pzeros are expensive!
i also got bubbles ..2day wait on the pilot sport 2
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From: NYC
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are you guys getting your replacement tires from the dealer? why?
my experience in nyc/nj has been that the dealer never has the size i need in, always has to order it and marks it up big time. why not go to a wheel and tire place?
my experience in nyc/nj has been that the dealer never has the size i need in, always has to order it and marks it up big time. why not go to a wheel and tire place?
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i went to the dealer due to my tire warranty. They said they'd fill out all the claims and paperwork needed to get me another tire, and I'm a lazy person so I just agreed to go there
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I went straight from the dealership to Discount Tire and got the tire warranty. The program that they offered through the dealership looked like it could be a real hassle to squeeze any money from them should something need to be replaced, so I told them they could keep it.
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Originally Posted by C55AMG2005
I went straight from the dealership to Discount Tire and got the tire warranty. The program that they offered through the dealership looked like it could be a real hassle to squeeze any money from them should something need to be replaced, so I told them they could keep it.
ya i have that dealer damage warranty which sucks! ...discount tire is taking care if it now
