Comments on: Porsche Tuner TECHART Announces Winter Wheels

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:15 +0000

Andrew, yeah, you're right. I just reread it and don't see tires mentioned. Interesting.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:39 +0000

@Ryan – yeah, but with no mention of tires in the press release it makes it a bit confusing. Maybe instead of calling them "tires" in Germany they call them "wheels" and I'm just unfamiliar.

By: James O

James O — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:50 +0000

I wonder if there is a translation problem. I think maybe they are talking about a winter package, wheels and tires. I have found that google translator doesn't always translate the meaning just the word.

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:18 +0000

Up here in the Northeast, "Winter wheels" are your stock factory steelers…..You put them back on during the winter so that your trick pimp alloys dont get salt rash if you drive your pimp ride in the winter as a daily lol

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:07 +0000

@Andrew – I don't think they're pushing the wheels as the source of traction improvement, but instead the tires. I believe they feel the tires will match well to their wheels. That's all.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:26 +0000

So… I'm confused.
I was under the impression that the tires were what came into contact with the pavement – not the wheels. Apparently TECHART is turning the industry on its head and creating a wheel that gives you better traction and control? NOT BUYING IT. This is the biggest marketing ploy. I mean come on people. If you plunk down thousands for these wheels thinking they are going to give you better control in icy conditions, I have a bridge for sale I think you should take a look at.