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Title: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2011, 16:58:34
Will go back for retest soon.

3 tyres on verge and literally just under the 1.6mm and width rules.

That is a few hundred as I am dropping a complete set on.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 January 2011, 17:25:29
Ah well Martin, at least it's a simple enough fix (if expensive) :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 January 2011, 17:33:50
agreed. might be expensive but at least its only a general maintenance job :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 January 2011, 18:09:52
I paid £50 a corner for my Wanli ditchfinders.....they seem O.K...ish... :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 January 2011, 19:21:54
Martin

Give Jeffries Tyres in Bromsgrove a call, they are usually pretty competitive on price.  :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2011, 19:59:35
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Martin

Give Jeffries Tyres in Bromsgrove a call, they are usually pretty competitive on price.  :y

Already ordered some from Crown Tyres who will price match the internet sites.

I am too scared to buy cheap tyres after a few bad experiences.

2.0CD which would not stop wheel spinning a cheapy rear.

3.0 MV6 which broke away suddenly with a budget tyre.

Sticking to know but unfortunately expensive brands.

I still have my big over draft facility :y :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2011, 20:00:32
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Martin

Give Jeffries Tyres in Bromsgrove a call, they are usually pretty competitive on price.  :y


I still need to return your DVD - sitting here reminding me !!!! :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2011, 20:01:18
Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Bent valve on 18 January 2011, 20:04:37
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Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Then drive within the limitations of your tyres ,and not your camshafts :y
Stick some Kumhos on. you know it makes sense :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: FoxyV6 on 18 January 2011, 20:15:36
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Martin

Give Jeffries Tyres in Bromsgrove a call, they are usually pretty competitive on price.  :y

Already ordered some from Crown Tyres who will price match the internet sites.

I am too scared to buy cheap tyres after a few bad experiences.

2.0CD which would not stop wheel spinning a cheapy rear.

3.0 MV6 which broke away suddenly with a budget tyre.

Sticking to know but unfortunately expensive brands.

I still have my big over draft facility :y :y

i honestly dont blame you, ive got 2 cheapish tyres on the back of my car, i dont trust them one bit, theyre getting changed as soon as i get some money. :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Bent valve on 18 January 2011, 20:18:30
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Martin

Give Jeffries Tyres in Bromsgrove a call, they are usually pretty competitive on price.  :y

Already ordered some from Crown Tyres who will price match the internet sites.

I am too scared to buy cheap tyres after a few bad experiences.

2.0CD which would not stop wheel spinning a cheapy rear.

3.0 MV6 which broke away suddenly with a budget tyre.

Sticking to know but unfortunately expensive brands.

I still have my big over draft facility :y :y

i honestly dont blame you, ive got 2 cheapish tyres on the back of my car, i dont trust them one bit, theyre getting changed as soon as i get some money. :y
Or you find some without locking nuts... :)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: FoxyV6 on 18 January 2011, 20:20:10
lmao
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Bent valve on 18 January 2011, 20:22:17
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lmao
Well, you will live in Liverpool.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: FoxyV6 on 18 January 2011, 20:24:29
ive got a trolley jack in the boot of my car as well, theres no stopping me now ;D ;D
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Bent valve on 18 January 2011, 20:26:13
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ive got a trolley jack in the boot of my car as well, theres no stopping me now ;D ;D
Dont forget the Bricks.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 January 2011, 21:31:33
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Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Then drive within the limitations of your tyres ,and not your camshafts :y
Stick some Kumhos on. you know it makes sense :y

Yep, agree about the Kumho's. KU31's seem to have the balance between performance and price correct.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Psychoca on 19 January 2011, 19:51:42
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ive got a trolley jack in the boot of my car as well, theres no stopping me now ;D ;D
Dont forget the Bricks.

Don't need bricks, just pinch some wheels off a few other cars around...
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Shimmy on 19 January 2011, 20:08:06
Totally agree on premium tyres, bought my car in the summer and changed the whole set as soon as the temperatures dropped even though there was plenty of tread.

I'd have personally changed before the MOT though, I change between 2-3mm usually.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 January 2011, 23:49:19
Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: P_Russell on 20 January 2011, 11:19:00
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Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Then drive within the limitations of your tyres ,and not your camshafts :y
Stick some Kumhos on. you know it makes sense :y

Yep, agree about the Kumho's. KU31's seem to have the balance between performance and price correct.

Agreed - just stuck some on my Calibra.  Not sure how long they'll last but they certainly did well in the snow before xmas and I have no issue with grip (unlike the Michelin Pilots it had on beforehand....)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 January 2011, 16:16:58
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Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault


I would suggest its the owner of the right foots fault!  ;D :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Jimbob on 20 January 2011, 16:41:38
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Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault


I would suggest its the owner of the right foots fault!  ;D :y


don't be daft Mark, we all know 3.0 cams go for a drive by themsleves when noones looking  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2011, 23:04:28
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I think it is the new cams fault
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got a trolley jack in the boot of my car

Do both of these count as going equipped? ::)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Martin_1962 on 21 January 2011, 10:20:17
I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowleage they will not airgun the bolts up
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 January 2011, 11:09:50
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I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowleage they will not airgun the bolts up
My tyre fitters have their own which they always use ;)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: tidla on 21 January 2011, 20:49:38
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I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowledge they will not airgun the bolts up
My tyre fitters have their own which they always use ;)

talking  of such things and mots, hows freecall getting on?