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I've just placed an order for a Spider 12C and have a few questions concerning the wheels.
I live in Quebec city, a very snowy area in the winter. I've ordered a set of winter wheels and also an extra set of Super Light wheels with Pirelli Corsa tires for the few times that I'll take it to the track.
My questions are regarding changing the wheels from one set to the next.
-Any of you guys do it by yourself?
-If so what tools do you use? The mechanic that was at the McLaren shop during my visit mentioned a torque wrench for a 96 ft-pound torque force to be applied to the wheel nut. Do you do it with a manual wrench or is there an electric tool that can do the job safely and properly?
-If you drive the car to the track, do you put on the track wheel set before you drive the 12C to the track or do you somehow get the wheels to the track and have them changed once you arrive there?
-Concerning the track tires, the McLaren rep mentioned something about Trofeo tires being amazing. Has anyone used them and should I upgrade to this tire instead of the Corsa tires?
Sorry if it sounds noobish, but this will be my first foray into the high performance car universe
Thanks for the help and any suggestions you guys might have.
I live in Quebec city, a very snowy area in the winter. I've ordered a set of winter wheels and also an extra set of Super Light wheels with Pirelli Corsa tires for the few times that I'll take it to the track.
My questions are regarding changing the wheels from one set to the next.
-Any of you guys do it by yourself?
-If so what tools do you use? The mechanic that was at the McLaren shop during my visit mentioned a torque wrench for a 96 ft-pound torque force to be applied to the wheel nut. Do you do it with a manual wrench or is there an electric tool that can do the job safely and properly?
-If you drive the car to the track, do you put on the track wheel set before you drive the 12C to the track or do you somehow get the wheels to the track and have them changed once you arrive there?
-Concerning the track tires, the McLaren rep mentioned something about Trofeo tires being amazing. Has anyone used them and should I upgrade to this tire instead of the Corsa tires?
Sorry if it sounds noobish, but this will be my first foray into the high performance car universe
Thanks for the help and any suggestions you guys might have.