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[Bigron]

.....with advisory on one front tyre and a fail on the other one.
I don't want to start another tyre thread, but could you guide me to a reasonable non-ditchfinder tyre or two, please gents.

Ron.

[Bigron]

I forgot to mention tyre size:-
225/55/R16

Ron.

[robson]

I always fit Kuhmo reasonable price and haver never had a problem

[tunnie]

One mans ditch finders are another mans excellent tyre, but another vote here for Kuhmo's 

[ronnyd]

I,ve had good mileage out out of my Nexens Ron lad. 

[TheBoy]

I'd go for Michelin PS4, but might not have the life the OP wants.

For steadier drivers, any branded tyre will do.  Just avoid the budgets, as they tend to let go badly in the wet.

With the current tyre labelling system, I wouldn't pick anything that cannot gain an A in the wet.  A covers anything from "just about good enough" to "excellent". Anything B or lower comes into "utter shite"

[iansoutham]

I run Bridgestone re002 Potenza on my Mfl estate with the same size.

Also run them on my 4x4 Saff and my Escort cabriolet.

[Doctor Gollum]

Buy theses...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-225-55-16-99H-XL-NEXEN-EURO-WIN-550-NEW-WINTER-TYRES-225-55-16-SNOW-x2-/263179512450?hash=item3d46b8aa82:g:G1YAAOSwEzxYPwHu

Stick them on the rear and buy another pair next month for the fronts

[BazaJT]

Well it's a touch of close but no cigar,however it's a lot better than you seemed to have been expecting so well done

[johnnydog]

Really, no car should fail the MOT on tyres. It's like wipers and washers, and lights. Something that every owner should at least check and remedy as required before the test.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Really, no car should fail the MOT on tyres. It's like wipers and washers, and lights. Something that every owner should at least check and remedy as required before the test.

With old cars like the Omega there's no point in spending money on things like tyres before the MOT, as there might be other issues that consign it to the scrappy.  Then you've wasted your money! 

[Bigron]

Yes, Sir Tig and that is also why I haven't yet bought the radiator that nit seems I need. Plus, in my defence, Kwikfit gave them the OK just a few days before the MOT - and THEY would have wanted to want to sell me tyres at any excuse!

Ron.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yes, Sir Tig and that is also why I haven't yet bought the radiator that nit seems I need. Plus, in my defence, Kwikfit gave them the OK just a few days before the MOT - and THEY would have wanted to want to sell me tyres at any excuse!

Ron.

You really must stop doing doughnuts Ron!   

[powerslinky]

Really, no car should fail the MOT on tyres. It's like wipers and washers, and lights. Something that every owner should at least check and remedy as required before the test.

Lets be a bit sensible here . . . & I have done this many times myself at MOT time, Ron was never gonna put new tyres on BEFORE the MOT , as he wanted to know what the rest of the car was like BEFORE chucking any money at it.
As it happens  . . .all looking good for him now . . .  couple of new tyres & a rad & the 'Ol Girl is good for another year at least

[New POD]

Really, no car should fail the MOT on tyres. It's like wipers and washers, and lights. Something that every owner should at least check and remedy as required before the test.

With old cars like the Omega there's no point in spending money on things like tyres before the MOT, as there might be other issues that consign it to the scrappy.  Then you've wasted your money! 

Which means you are illegally driving on duff tyres in the days before the MOT ?