**Unofficial Tyre Thread**
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You might have some chance then.
Well I wouldn't have been checking it if they had done a good job and not damaged my wheels! lol
I just bought a 2010 RAV4 and the dealers put two different tyres on the front. One Nexen and one ‘Autogrip’, with different tread depths too. Any recommendations for this vehicle? It’s got the 17” wheels.
Only brand I’d want to avoid is Falken, as I found the wore very quickly on my Octavia. The engine is already pretty loud, so some ‘quiet’ tyres would be welcome.
Only brand I’d want to avoid is Falken, as I found the wore very quickly on my Octavia. The engine is already pretty loud, so some ‘quiet’ tyres would be welcome.
Late Reply - They fitted the Pirelli P7’s and I can’t complain really as overall ended up with 4 new tyres for £60 essentially. The tyres are probably more capable than my driving but a friend at work with the same car has Asy 5’s and even as a passenger they fill me with more confidence in the corners. I find with the Pirelli it doesn’t take much even in warm dry conditions for them to squeal and turn heads when pulling away at Junctions with a heavy foot unfortunately but a part of me enjoys that I must admit.
Was slightly annoyed though as two guys who changed the tyres seemed nice so I tipped them only to get home and notice original wheel weights and vibrations, I called and ask if they had balanced them to be told they was put on the machine and within tolerance... I went elsewhere and they were very far from within tolerance but I was reimbursed by the place I bought the car from.
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Hopefully this is relevant in this thread as it’s Alloy/Tyre related question.
Currently have 225 45 17” but wanting to change my alloys and go for 225 40 18” therefore would this affect my Speedometer? I used an online calculator and it seems fine plus my registration suggests either tyre size as-well as different models of the same car comes with 18s as standard.
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The outer diameter of the wheel and tyre package will be the same or very similar, if you use the size of tyre fitted to the equivelant model which came with 18's as standard.
This is a useful site.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
That site gives a really good detailed comparison and has reassured me that it would be fine. 20 MPH = 20.1 on 18’s for example.
Thank you!
Not sure what the ATS guy is doing here? Perhaps a celebratory dance after butchering my wheels?
Think he is doing the haka to psych himself up for the highly physically and emotionally demanding job of changing a pair of tyres on a Ford Focus
Just bought 2 Goodyear Assymetric 5s to fit on the front of my E89. Getting fitted on Saturday. I already changed the rears to Assymetric 3s (got a puncture and 5s weren't available at the size of my rears), so all 4 tyres will be non run-flats (currently front are run-flats), which should improve the ride as well.
Looking at some tyre repair kits, should something happen, and came across Holts Tyreweld. Anyone had experience with it? Anything else that might be better? I do have roadside assistance, but this is just if I need to get somewhere in a rush.
Looking at some tyre repair kits, should something happen, and came across Holts Tyreweld. Anyone had experience with it? Anything else that might be better? I do have roadside assistance, but this is just if I need to get somewhere in a rush.
A spare wheel kit is the best option. Failing that though, in my Nissan I have one of these, which I believe is (or was) original equipment in some Fords.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=148LYIXGS6DN9&K=37XQ2O61E4V3B&M=urn:rtn:msg:202006271149518c0937e8f264473b96505ac8a050p0eu&R=2ENGDZBSZUQAA&T=C&U=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079HBCS92?ref_=pe_3187911_248764861_302_E_DDE_dt_1&H=ZMADVPUGTMW1ZCZBNSSVOWG8BIKA&ref_=pe_3187911_248764861_302_E_DDE_dt_1
I havent used it yet but reviews look good.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=148LYIXGS6DN9&K=37XQ2O61E4V3B&M=urn:rtn:msg:202006271149518c0937e8f264473b96505ac8a050p0eu&R=2ENGDZBSZUQAA&T=C&U=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079HBCS92?ref_=pe_3187911_248764861_302_E_DDE_dt_1&H=ZMADVPUGTMW1ZCZBNSSVOWG8BIKA&ref_=pe_3187911_248764861_302_E_DDE_dt_1
I havent used it yet but reviews look good.
Seems to review well but my brother has the Mazda provided variant of that and it wasn't very good at all when he actually needed it (it is a slightly different product though).
What was wrong with it and what exact product was it, do you know?
I've only ever had cause to use any similar product once, holts tyreweld in a little can, and it didn't work. But it had no chance really because it was a motorbike tyre which had slipped on the rim.
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Not sure what the ATS guy is doing here? Perhaps a celebratory dance after butchering my wheels?
It was after he changed the wheels but before he did the wheel alignment. For some reason they reversed it off the ramps (when this was shot) and drove it back on again.
It was after he changed the wheels but before he did the wheel alignment. For some reason they reversed it off the ramps (when this was shot) and drove it back on again.
To settle the suspension.
Interesting comment from mechanic who just did my MOT - advisory(expected)
many so called premium tyres are showing cracking in the tread channels , after a few years, to wit, my goodyear efficient grip's about 3 years 25K old,
for that reason, he was more hot on the chinese options ? he said there is little mileage in trying to exploit guarantee/warranty.
EDIT: pretty good tyres on your drive black friday deal 4 TYRES - 15% off ...
just need to find a neighbour who also wants two.
many so called premium tyres are showing cracking in the tread channels , after a few years, to wit, my goodyear efficient grip's about 3 years 25K old,
for that reason, he was more hot on the chinese options ? he said there is little mileage in trying to exploit guarantee/warranty.
EDIT: pretty good tyres on your drive black friday deal 4 TYRES - 15% off ...
just need to find a neighbour who also wants two.
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