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Post by jeliecrack on Feb 10, 2024 16:03:24 GMT 1
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mysty
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Post by mysty on Feb 10, 2024 16:36:32 GMT 1
From your photo there appears to be plenty of meat left before the 1.6mm wear indicators but it looks as if it may have been run overinflated as seems there is some sign of excess wear on the centre sections compared to the outer edge. What I do find surprising though is the virtual total absence of any tread pattern, it's 'bald' in common parlance. Normally the pattern would remain right down to the wear indicators and even beyond. Because that pattern is what actually disperses water that would be my guess as to why they were failed. What manner of beast is it that has different tyre sizes fro9nt and rear? Just a Mercedes SLC, I bought it accident damaged with almosr zero mileage when it was a year and a bit old for 12000 something and spent 8000 at a specialist to get it back to how it was. The first owner spun it damaged the rear quarter and it needed a new rear sub frame as they are pretty soft rear quarter and sill. New hub shocks ect. But still a fraction of what it would have cost from a main dealer. The rear tyres are bigger than the front. Normally I used to just buy a cheap alfa but this was different class. Still enjoy driving it growing up next year and going for comfort. You used to enjoy driving this one is fast but comfortable. |
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Post by Polarengineer on Feb 10, 2024 17:50:31 GMT 1
What manner of beast is it that has different tyre sizes fro9nt and rear? A tractor |
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Post by ForumUser2 on Feb 10, 2024 20:07:36 GMT 1
What manner of beast is it that has different tyre sizes fro9nt and rear? Penny farthing? |
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Post by Le-Dolly on Feb 10, 2024 23:00:06 GMT 1
Many M/cycles.
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 11, 2024 12:00:45 GMT 1
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Post by ajm on Feb 11, 2024 14:52:59 GMT 1
After 40,000km I changed the front tyres on ny front wheel drive car. Petrol costs for 40,000km about 3,300€. 2 new tyres about 400€. Its a no brainer in the overall costs of motoring. Stay safe.
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Post by another on Feb 11, 2024 21:14:42 GMT 1
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Penny Farthing
Very drole when clearly OP is talking about a private motor car!
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Post by jeliecrack on Feb 11, 2024 23:54:33 GMT 1
Dragsters Tractor M/Cycles Penny Farthing Very drole when clearly OP is talking about a private motor car! Porsche 911 has bigger back tyres then front. |
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Post by lapourtaider on Feb 12, 2024 6:57:19 GMT 1
Mind, makes carrying a spare a bit awkward......
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Post by Nifty on Feb 12, 2024 8:44:56 GMT 1
He said the tyres were usée which I think is used. It usually means 'worn out'. If your car is rear wheel drive then your rear tyres will wear out more quickly than the front ones. Often only the equivalent of 20 000km in a sporty Mercedes - so you've done well  . Santa Pod? |
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Post by jeliecrack on Feb 12, 2024 8:52:53 GMT 1
Santa pod is that where father christmas keeps his reindeer?
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mysty
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Post by mysty on Feb 12, 2024 8:59:05 GMT 1
Mind, makes carrying a spare a bit awkward...... These cars like most these days have no spare just an electric air pump which helps you home if it's a slow leak. |
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Post by Polarengineer on Feb 12, 2024 10:21:07 GMT 1
Santa pod? isn’t that a Christmas laxative?
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 12, 2024 11:03:57 GMT 1
If you want to see shockingly low mileage figures research what motorcycle tyres are getting for the high performers.
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