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[Dusty]

MOT due soon,and boy do I have a poor selection of tyres on my miggy.

Here goes.

SPARE,....Brand new Michelin Pilot....205/65 V rated 15  inch. :-?

FRONT....2x225/55 Firestone Firehawk W rated 16 inch.

REAR....1x Uniroyal 225/55 H...yes H rated...16 inch
and 1x Maxxis 225/55.....V rated...16 inch.

So,presumably,the brand new spare won't fit,and then I have a selection of "W"rated "V" rated  and a "H " rated tyres.

Any ideas please.

[LaserLance]

First thing is what is your budget for tyres, then how many miles a year do you do ? Do you want budget or premuim. I have a pair of Pirelli P 600 on rear and Dunlop sportrac of front, but me bad tracking has killed those so im in same boat as you dusty.I got quoted £40 each for Hankooks and £55 for sava's , not sure which to go for

[Dusty]

First thing is what is your budget for tyres, then how many miles a year do you do ? Do you want budget or premuim. I have a pair of Pirelli P 600 on rear and Dunlop sportrac of front, but me bad tracking has killed those so im in same boat as you dusty.I got quoted £40 each for Hankooks and £55 for sava's , not sure which to go for

Premium Lance,but at a budget price .and I don't think that a Omega should have ANY "H" rated tyres on it.

[MV6Matt]

Hi,

I have contis on all my wheels and as I got them at different times that aren't all the same speed rating.
That has not been a problem for MOT.
Nor has the fact that My spare is a michelin on a 16 steel rim (My alloys are 17's) that's never been a problem at MOT.

I am under the impression that different brands on the same axle is an MOT failure (please correct me if this is out of date, folks), but to have two of one make on the front axle and two of another on th the rear is ok

What is the condition of the tyres? Tread deapth  is the main thing that is looked for at MOT (again- any one knows extra do tell!), so check that out.
If getting through MOT is the the priority any tyre with safe tread depth would be ok.

There are many threads on the forum about the popularity of different tyre brands - it has a lot to do with personal preference and what you can afford!

Good luck!

Matthew

[TheBoy]

Check your handbook for minimum speed ratings.  I think all V6 were W or Z rated.

Using a lower speed rating than the manufacturer recommends (regardless of what speed you may drive at) **may** invalidate your insurance.

WRT spare, all tyres carry a manufacturing date. The manufacturers generally warn about using tyres older than 5yrs.  I'm guessing your spare is at least that old (seeing as all Omegas are at least 6yrs old), so I'd only use in emergency.

[cem_devecioglu]

the answer depends on which brand is the newest ..

or As Firestone is couple and if they are fairly new buy another 2 from same brand  and use this new 2 in front as brakes are more important

[TheBoy]

Hi,

I have contis on all my wheels and as I got them at different times that aren't all the same speed rating.
That has not been a problem for MOT.
Nor has the fact that My spare is a michelin on a 16 steel rim (My alloys are 17's) that's never been a problem at MOT.

I am under the impression that different brands on the same axle is an MOT failure (please correct me if this is out of date, folks), but to have two of one make on the front axle and two of another on th the rear is ok

What is the condition of the tyres? Tread deapth  is the main thing that is looked for at MOT (again- any one knows extra do tell!), so check that out.
If getting through MOT is the the priority any tyre with safe tread depth would be ok.

There are many threads on the forum about the popularity of different tyre brands - it has a lot to do with personal preference and what you can afford!

Good luck!

Matthew

Different sizes on same axle is an MOT failure I believe, hence spares should be considered a get-you-home spare on Omega.

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi,

I have contis on all my wheels and as I got them at different times that aren't all the same speed rating.
That has not been a problem for MOT.
Nor has the fact that My spare is a michelin on a 16 steel rim (My alloys are 17's) that's never been a problem at MOT.

I am under the impression that different brands on the same axle is an MOT failure (please correct me if this is out of date, folks), but to have two of one make on the front axle and two of another on th the rear is ok

What is the condition of the tyres? Tread deapth  is the main thing that is looked for at MOT (again- any one knows extra do tell!), so check that out.
If getting through MOT is the the priority any tyre with safe tread depth would be ok.

There are many threads on the forum about the popularity of different tyre brands - it has a lot to do with personal preference and what you can afford!

Good luck!

Matthew

Different sizes on same axle is an MOT failure I believe, hence spares should be considered a get-you-home spare on Omega.

yep..its another problem.. as the circumferences of 205*65*15 is really different than 225*55*16 ..so if you drive with that (even mot lets you) the car will pull to right or left :-/ so this means you need 1 more..

[Dusty]

Hi,

I have contis on all my wheels and as I got them at different times that aren't all the same speed rating.
That has not been a problem for MOT.
Nor has the fact that My spare is a michelin on a 16 steel rim (My alloys are 17's) that's never been a problem at MOT.

I am under the impression that different brands on the same axle is an MOT failure (please correct me if this is out of date, folks), but to have two of one make on the front axle and two of another on th the rear is ok

What is the condition of the tyres? Tread deapth  is the main thing that is looked for at MOT (again- any one knows extra do tell!), so check that out.
If getting through MOT is the the priority any tyre with safe tread depth would be ok.

There are many threads on the forum about the popularity of different tyre brands - it has a lot to do with personal preference and what you can afford!

Good luck!

Matthew

Different sizes on same axle is an MOT failure I believe, hence spares should be considered a get-you-home spare on Omega.

yep..its another problem.. as the circumferences of 205*65*15 is really different than 225*55*16 ..so if you drive with that (even mot lets you) the car will pull to right or left :-/ so this means you need 1 more..

[/highlight]

If I have a puncture ,surely I can't use the 15 inch spare.
The spare is new (unused),but surely can't be the original as I can't believe that vauxhall would think that it is a good idea to have one wheel smaller than the rest.Would they.?

All tyres only have about 2-3 mm left. I will replace all four,but with what?.

[albitz]

Many cars ,particularily those with very wide tyres use a spacesaver spare wheel which is around  than half the width of the tyres on the car.they are intended for emergency use only and normally carry advise to drive at a max.of something like55mph.
I wouldnt be overly concerned about having a spare which is a bit smaller,but if I had to use it I would only be for as short a time as possible.

[webby23]

Theres a guy on ebay based in Macclesfield who runs a tyre fitting garage and charges £38.50 inc fitting (if you can get there) and thats for 235 45 17s........Event brand but have heard good reviews of them......Dont need any myself yet but more than likely have a look at them when i am due some.

 

[tmx]

omegas  spare is a W Rated tyre from memory i think mine is a 16" but with the same rolling circumferance as an MV6 alloy still incorrect sizes on axles is deffinatly an MOT fail!

[Dusty]

Many cars ,particularily those with very wide tyres use a spacesaver spare wheel which is around  than half the width of the tyres on the car.they are intended for emergency use only and normally carry advise to drive at a max.of something like55mph.
I wouldnt be overly concerned about having a spare which is a bit smaller,but if I had to use it I would only be for as short a time as possible.

[/highlight]

If they can fit a 15inch wheeel and tyre in the boot ,then why not fit a full sized one .
I could understand if it was a spacesaver ,but a 205/65 x15 is hardly small.

[bertiecbx550]

Try tyretraders.com they deliver and fit or you can call into 1 of their agents(local garage) they have a massive selection and online assistance and are quite local to you in darlaston(walsall)  

[Dusty]

Theres a guy on ebay based in Macclesfield who runs a tyre fitting garage and charges £38.50 inc fitting (if you can get there) and thats for 235 45 17s........Event brand but have heard good reviews of them......Dont need any myself yet but more than likely have a look at them when i am due some.

 

Now that seems like good value.Thanks Webby.