We're getting our first 0 degree mornings here in Toronto so it looks like I put them on just in time.

I've gone with the OEM 17" Cayman rim with the Factory Recommend winter tire, the ContiWinterContact TS810 S.




I can already notice a difference in the ride, it's a little more comfortable - marginally less harsh than with the 18s.

Ordered the set of 4 from Wheel Enhancement for about $2,500. Of course UPS raped me at the border for another $400. Bastards.

But I'm really pleased with my purchase. Now that I've got the wheels on and the Winter Mats in I'm all set for the change of season. Can't wait!

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First 0C morning? Our first one was about 8 weeks ago! btw - UPS didn't do that act on you. That was just them holding you down while the Fed's had fun with you!

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Hi Hawc,

Thanks for the great photos! I love to see people drive their cars in the winter. I am in Alberta and we will be having many days just like that that I will have to drive in.

My new winter tires will be installed next Tuesday. The dealership ordered Pirelli's for me at $1750.00. I hope they will be good as your tires.

Anyone else here have Pirelli's?

I've had Pirellis on my non-Porsche, 240 Snowsports, and they're quite good in the beginning. But after the hard driving in 2 winters and near the end, they started to shred a bit. I won't buy them again..which is okay because they're no longer available for my DD.

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Welcome to Smurf City

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Is anyone's car struggling to start in the cold? I've got a 2006 CS with the Softronic ECU reprogram. I chug quite a bit before getting it going.

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Yikes. Mine starts right up in the cold. No difference at all.

I'm going to flash back this weekend and see if it makes a difference.

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Completed: Softronic ECU; Quaife LSD; TPC Swaybars; Bilstein PSS9s; Das Schild; Aluminum Gas Cap; Softronic Plenum; RemoteKEY; Capristo Exhaust;

Planned: Mythical Long Delayed Clear Engine Cover ; Blinging up the interior with Basalt Black

Thanks for the info.

I had wanted the Michelin's first but they couldn't get them, they only had Pirelli's. Well, hopefully, they won't start shredding on me. I don't drive my car to work everyday so I don't put too many miles on it. Hopefully, that will make a difference.

Thanks again.

One more shot.

I also just mounted my winter tires. Can someone verify that I have them on right? I have the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2. These are the first directional tires I have owned so I just wanted to make sure I had them turning the correct direction. I can't find any information on which why the arrows on the tires should point. I have the arrows pointing towards the front of that car when they are at the top of the tire. This is the only way that made since but I just want to be sure I am not being stupid.

Please see that attached photo

Note the front of the car is to the left in the photo

Thanks for your help

Frank

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Frank, you have them on correctly!

That is very reassuring

Thanks,

Frank