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Sept 15, 2008 12:42:22 GMT
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Sorry guys... but I'm with bstardchild on this one. I do not buy used tyres, and I buy name brand stuff only. I mean, let's face it, tyres are what hold your car to the road. I have gone through hell and back to be able to have a PA in this country, no way am I going to chance the poor thing with cheap rubber.
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 Help! Save me!! | 88 E28 M5 | 97 740iL | 60 PA Velox | 62 PA Velox | 58 356A |
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Sept 15, 2008 14:38:01 GMT
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I run cheap tyres on all my cars... Never had a problem. Of course, i think around 60 a corner for Toyo Proxes is a pretty cheap insurance not to go offroad  (i wont mention the 140 for 4 Nankang 155\55`s on my 7x14 wheels ;D) |
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Sept 15, 2008 17:28:55 GMT
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I was changing the Drop links opn the Ladys Audi Coupe the other day, when I noticed the OSF tyre (a Viking) had split right across the tyre...chunks missing, wire showing through, the lot!
Could have neen nasty, so went and got a part worn Goodyear for £26- had 6mm of tread on, so thought that was ok...
Ive got a set of federals on my mk3 Golf Gti daily and they're rubbish! Kicking myself that I could have got Avon ZV-3s for £4 more per corner...
Mind you I found a new brand at my local tyre place the other day...BCT...Never heard of em, so looked into it- stands for Beijing Capital Tyre..catchy name! also, they were £70 new for a 19" tyre- man, they MUST be good... ;D
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Sept 15, 2008 17:50:18 GMT
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There should be nothing wrong with cheapo new tyres. I'd say there are 4 possabilities: 1) Run-on-flat blow-out 2) Violent uneven wear leading to exposed cord/belt leading to blow-out 3) Tyre was damaged during fitting 4) Or manufacturing defect which can happen to any tyre, branded or not. Can you get a picture-up of the tyre ? Sorry I didnt get a pic! 1) Run-on-flat blow-out- The damage didnt point to failure due to underinflation plus the tyre wasnt hot immiediately after the blowout. I did check as ive had lorry tyres blow out for exactly that reason! 2) Violent uneven wear leading to exposed cord/belt leading to blow-out.- I'm always checking the fornt tyres on the agg for scrub and uneven wear.- Ive blown the suspension up and so its possible the tracking has changed and it could now be scrubbing, but it isnt, its spot on. 3) Tyre was damaged during fitting- Yes, very possible 4) Or manufacturing defect which can happen to any tyre, branded or not- again possible, but more likely on cheapo tyres? I'm starting to think we could have run something over which damaged the tyre. We did go down a bit of a pothole on the Aston Expressway which shouldnt have caused any damage, but anythings possible! |
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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Sept 15, 2008 18:24:06 GMT
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You get tempted when you get into the bigger sizes... 275-30ZR20s for the rear of my E38.. Chinese no-name cheapies are about £70 each over here and Pirellis are £140 each. $500 a set for the junk and $1100 a set for Pirellis... so Yokohamas at $750 a set it is I think.
BTW, Toyos are excellent tires... it's these super cheap Chinese ones that can be scary, and these (Dunno if they sell them in the UK) Argentinian tyres.. Fate O is the brand, absolute trash.
Biggest worry for me on a classic car is the age of the tires.....
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Last Edit: Sept 15, 2008 18:24:48 GMT by veloxbill
Help! Save me!! | 88 E28 M5 | 97 740iL | 60 PA Velox | 62 PA Velox | 58 356A |
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Sept 15, 2008 18:28:52 GMT
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Yeah we get Fate tyres over here.... maybe their sales slogan is "when it comes to tyres, leave it to Fate"
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES. |
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Sept 15, 2008 19:28:19 GMT
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I take it you've never bought a used car then...   |
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... the only injury I sustained was a bumped head when I let the seatbelt of without realizing the car was upside down  and that's not really the car's fault. |
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Sept 15, 2008 23:40:49 GMT
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we've had this argument before, its not age that kills tyres, its exposure to UV light, every second hand car you buy has part worn tyres on it so you cant say you never use part worns unless you only buy new cars, besides any reputable part worn place wont sell tyres more than a few years old, as long as they are stored properly indoors there should be no problem, my place lets me inspect them and choose the ones i want, although i don't think they are gonna be able to supply me with V rated 13"s so i may have to buy new next time.  |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 16, 2008 21:54:04 GMT
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Sorry I didnt get a pic! 1) Run-on-flat blow-out- The damage didnt point to failure due to underinflation plus the tyre wasnt hot immiediately after the blowout. I did check as ive had lorry tyres blow out for exactly that reason! 2) Violent uneven wear leading to exposed cord/belt leading to blow-out.- I'm always checking the fornt tyres on the agg for scrub and uneven wear.- Ive blown the suspension up and so its possible the tracking has changed and it could now be scrubbing, but it isnt, its spot on. 3) Tyre was damaged during fitting- Yes, very possible 4) Or manufacturing defect which can happen to any tyre, branded or not- again possible, but more likely on cheapo tyres? I'm starting to think we could have run something over which damaged the tyre. We did go down a bit of a pothole on the Aston Expressway which shouldnt have caused any damage, but anythings possible! Possible. The wheel would be damaged too (ie bent, cracked etc). I've only seen a couple of defective tyres in the past 12months and they were both name brands but, honestly, who knows ? |
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(i wont mention the 140 for 4 Nankang 155\55`s on my 7x14 wheels ;D)
and that's not really the car's fault.
