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Washed it. I last washed it Dec 27th. It snowed, lots of salt, too cold to wash, then it has rained non-stop since 1/7. I couldn't stand it anymore. It's all clean now, but is supposed to rain all day tomorrow. At least now, it will be easier to clean up.
Not today but Fri/Sat - Received my wheels back from Vossen, that were refinished for some Warranty work!! Thank you Diego @ Vossen!!! & since I had the day off & it was 50 degrees Friday I cleaned my calipers in doing so i stripped some of the clear coat off, so on Saturday I just reapplied another 4 coats Now im waiting for Spring to put the GS back on the road
lol Im describing Houston/ Sugar Land weather. It was so gusty out that my Italian cypress trees are all leaning over. Y'all now know what I'll spend my weekend doing.
Post back how did the brake dust repellent worked , my car is clean but the front wheels are baked in the dust.
Well, I washed my car on Sunday and applied the brake dust repellent. Usually I need to wipe down the rims Wednesday night, as I can't stand dull rims due to brake dust build up if the whole car is still clean. I checked them out this morning (Thurs), and............
I'm impressed!!! I think Armor All just gained another satisfied customer. Curious how many applications I can get out of the can (which cost $10). A little advice - don't cake the spray on, you just need a light layer all over the rim.
Well, I washed my car on Sunday and applied the brake dust repellent. Usually I need to wipe down the rims Wednesday night, as I can't stand dull rims due to brake dust build up if the whole car is still clean. I checked them out this morning (Thurs), and............
I'm impressed!!! I think Armor All just gained another satisfied customer. Curious how many applications I can get out of the can (which cost $10). A little advice - don't cake the spray on, you just need a light layer all over the rim.
I had the RE050 and asked Discount Tire for advice. I have always had good luck with the Michelin AS3+ tires and that's what they recommended (Tire Rack said to go with the P7). DT went on to say that I could swap them (within 30-days) if I didn't like them. The Michelins were very quiet and definitely smoother than the RE050 but I had hoped for more. So two days ago I had them swap the AS3+ for the P7 tires.
It's very close. I'd swear the AS3+ tires are better (smoother and a bit quieter), but we've had a cold front move in and the outside temperature is quite a bit colder since I got the P7 tires. So I don't know if I can make a fair comparison right now. I can easily state the P7 tires are much quieter and smoother than the RE050 units I had before.
Anyway, yes they are 19" wheels and I went with 245/40. BTW the P7 tires have a 70,000 mile tread-wear guarantee!
I had the RE050 and asked Discount Tire for advice. I have always had good luck with the Michelin AS3+ tires and that's what they recommended (Tire Rack said to go with the P7). DT went on to say that I could swap them (within 30-days) if I didn't like them. The Michelins were very quiet and definitely smoother than the RE050 but I had hoped for more. So two days ago I had them swap the AS3+ for the P7 tires.
It's very close. I'd swear the AS3+ tires are better (smoother and a bit quieter), but we've had a cold front move in and the outside temperature is quite a bit colder since I got the P7 tires. So I don't know if I can make a fair comparison right now. I can easily state the P7 tires are much quieter and smoother than the RE050 units I had before.
Anyway, yes they are 19" wheels and I went with 245/40. BTW the P7 tires have a 70,000 mile tread-wear guarantee!
DallasDave, please tell us more. I have the RE050 right now also, and although not horrible, not that great either. I was thinking about going AS3+ also next (which may still be 5k miles away). I had the AS3's on my IS350 and I could tell a huge different in comfort, precision and grip compared to the prior tire. I like shooting off the line fast and taking turns pretty aggressively, and the AS3's on my IS did not disappoint. Is that the case with the AS3+ on the GS also?
What is your driving style? Did you go with the P7's due to wanting a more comfortable ride? They are considered Touring vs Performance of the AS3's, so driving style has a lot to do with the type of tire you would enjoy.
01-22-17, 08:18 AM
& since I had the day off & it was 50 degrees Friday I cleaned my calipers in doing so i stripped some of the clear coat off, so on Saturday I just reapplied another 4 coats 
Now im waiting for Spring to put the GS back on the road
