posted 09-14-2013 10:35 AM                  

I got my new Michelin tires today and I'm ready for new rims. I've looked at dozens of types,but I still like the old school five spoke polished ,like was popular when I was in high school.

I'm a Michelin believer, I've got them on five cars and have never had a complaint. The front tires are the original size and the rears are 29.1 inches tall so they look the very same from the side view. I'm going to have to go from a 10 inch wide rear rim to a 9.5 inch rear rim. That's what Michelin recommended if I wanted the 30k mile warranty to work. These tires are original equipment on new Ferraris. Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Now the dreaded project ,that I really didn't want to do(and said I would never do)that's pull the dash and unplug the &^$%&^$ tire sensor module and take out the seat belt and low tire light bulbs.

posted 09-14-2013 01:05 PM                  

My guess is that it had been removed before by the original owner for painting purposes since painting it in place likely would be much more difficult.

posted 09-14-2013 01:30 PM                  

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Originally posted by alrtg:
I have removed my dash panel without using any tools, just the palms of my two hands. I too had concerns about the task but once I did it, I wouldn't hesitate to remove it again if needed.

My guess is that it had been removed before by the original owner for painting purposes since painting it in place likely would be much more difficult.

Take your time and you will likely succeed without any issues.

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Taking it out isn't hard, but painting it in is possible, mine was, would have been easier if he waited till I found out how to remove.

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posted 09-14-2013 02:28 PM                  

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Originally posted by JeraneW:
Gort; You are 66? I was 71 when I purchased my 2001 Black Tie, and I am still "hot to go." Regarding tire sensors, I just put a piece of black friction tape over the light and that was 8 years ago. The door widening and the passenger seat risers were the best two things I did to my kat, so my wife says. LOL

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Gort; You are 66? I was 71 when I purchased my 2001 Black Tie, and I am still "hot to go." Regarding tire sensors, I just put a piece of black friction tape over the light and that was 8 years ago. The door widening and the passenger seat risers were the best two things I did to my kat, so my wife says. LOL

Friction tape would work, I guess that's easier than taking the light bulb holder apart. I guess it's just me but I've never taken a dash out without something breaking or rattling. I'm going to do it soon. I don't want to worry about the old sensors. The new tire/rim will have no sensors. Keep your eyes open for a new dash top for me if it breaks....smiles

posted 09-14-2013 03:28 PM                  

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Originally posted by DrillinU:
So was there any cutting involed?

I watched this video, http://youtu.be/82NfBj5xm-E

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I got 5 and 1/4 inch more opening without cutting anything. I don't think I'll do the cutting part. I can live with just what I have now.I'd be interested in seeing how much more you get by cutting the hinge. Something says ...don't do it..smiles My install didn't go as easy as this guy makes it look. What he's not showing is the part where you bolt it all back together. The swing arm is stiff and it requires lining it up with the holes WHILE you line up the spacer. It can be done pretty easy,but it's not quite that easy.Just my opinion.

posted 09-14-2013 03:45 PM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
I got 5 and 1/4 inch more opening without cutting anything. I don't think I'll do the cutting part. I can live with just what I have now.I'd be interested in seeing how much more you get by cutting the hinge. Something says ...don't do it..smiles My install didn't go as easy as this guy makes it look. What he's not showing is the part where you bolt it all back together. The swing arm is stiff and it requires lining it up with the holes WHILE you line up the spacer. It can be done pretty easy,but it's not quite that easy.Just my opinion.

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posted 09-14-2013 09:31 PM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
I got 5 and 1/4 inch more opening without cutting anything. I don't think I'll do the cutting part. I can live with just what I have now.I'd be interested in seeing how much more you get by cutting the hinge. Something says ...don't do it..smiles My install didn't go as easy as this guy makes it look. What he's not showing is the part where you bolt it all back together. The swing arm is stiff and it requires lining it up with the holes WHILE you line up the spacer. It can be done pretty easy,but it's not quite that easy.Just my opinion.

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