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Thanks for the info guys. There was no extra charge for the nitro option at mt indy when I ordered tires through him. Seem to be holding pressure better than last winter with air. I hear that aircraft have been using nitro to keep the inflation pressure stable as altitudes change.

Anyone know of the pro's and con's about nitrogen filled tires. I decided to go with the nitro option last tire change for the winter. Seems they hold pressure better when the temperature changes occur here in Chicago. Just curious.

Bellmore, thanks for the reply. How to you like the handling of the tires. Do you get much snow where you live? Just wondering if I made a good choice in tire selection and am thinking about geting some good summer tires in the spring a few months from now. I've been told not to expect to remount these tires though because of the low profile being difficult to stretch very much. Anyone else heard of this. I hate to invest in an additional set of wheels, but I guess most people are doing that if their climate demands switching rubber seasonaly.

Interesting. I have heard something similiar to your description regarding the rubber from the tires. Could be the position of the mufflers too. They do seem very close to the tires. I have new Michelins Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires on. Amazing traction for winter driving in Chicago, but the compound may be very soft and can contribute to the odor. The Plus size may be getting the inside of the tire closer to the mufflers too. Not sure. Thank you for the reply though. I have had the burning rubber smell from mine since I've had it. Have had both PZero and SportContacts on the car and they both do the same. I'd say it's normal - strange but normal. Thank you Scottie. I guess, and am hoping that it is one of the inherent characteristics of the design. I didn't have to worry about this in my 1986 Carrera. I have to get used to the watercooled version. Two different animals yet so similiar. A cross between a motorcycle and a go-kart, but so much more fun. Just my humble opinion. Hey there, i have a 996, 911 carrera c2. it has had that burning rubber smell for 5 ish years now with no major failures or issues. What i found interesting about your post was the ticking noise. I had what sounds like was the same problem and almost sounded like an exhaust leak. I removed all the spark plugs and found one that was only hand tight and almost completely black. After changing the plugs the ticking noise was gone. I guess it was exhaust air escaping through the hand tight plug gasket. Hope it helps!!! Hey lix, thanks for the reply. My ticking noise is very tinny and shallow in sound. Not a deep bass sound. The source is coming from the cat location and happens only after the engine is turned off. Just wondering if you felt the difference when you got six cylinders firing instead of only five.

Interesting. I have heard something similiar to your description regarding the rubber from the tires. Could be the position of the mufflers too. They do seem very close to the tires. I have new Michelins Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires on. Amazing traction for winter driving in Chicago, but the compound may be very soft and can contribute to the odor. The Plus size may be getting the inside of the tire closer to the mufflers too. Not sure. Thank you for the reply though. I have had the burning rubber smell from mine since I've had it. Have had both PZero and SportContacts on the car and they both do the same. I'd say it's normal - strange but normal. Thank you Scottie. I guess, and am hoping that it is one of the inherent characteristics of the design. I didn't have to worry about this in my 1986 Carrera. I have to get used to the watercooled version. Two different animals yet so similiar. A cross between a motorcycle and a go-kart, but so much more fun. Just my humble opinion.

Interesting. I have heard something similiar to your description regarding the rubber from the tires. Could be the position of the mufflers too. They do seem very close to the tires. I have new Michelins Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires on. Amazing traction for winter driving in Chicago, but the compound may be very soft and can contribute to the odor. The Plus size may be getting the inside of the tire closer to the mufflers too. Not sure. Thank you for the reply though.

Thanks for the reply. The cap and tank are new. The cap is black as compared to the old blue cap. Not sure if the black color means it's the newer version cap though. Seems to be on tight though, but I will see if my coolant level goes down although it is difficult to monitor.

I have a 2001 996 with just over 30K miles on it. I have started to notice an odor coming from the engine area when I pull the car in the garage after my 20 mile work commute. It smells like something is too hot, almost like rubber burning, but no smoke is apparent. Just had the oil changed, coolant flushed, and coolant reservoir tank replaced about 4K miled ago. My temp guage needle seldom goes much past vertical, yet when I park the car ther is a ticking sound as well coming from the engine compartment area. Sounds almost like a metalic ticking noise from the mufflers. Anyone else experiencing this? I am worried that it might be a symptom of something serious. Thanks for any help

As one approach, check the DOT manufacturing date. If the tires are the original after only 23K, they should have a 00 or 01 DOT date on the tires. Of course the tires may have been changed for any number of reasons, but this can give you a clue to start looking for other clues. I bought an 01 996 about six month ago with 22k, but it is not a cab. Some of the more costly options determine price as well. Type of sound system, 19 inch wheels, PSM, litronic headlights, navigation, etc. The car is amazing and I wish you luck in determining the mileage.