what have you done to your car today ?

[Dazzalcr]

Yeah, i have to say I agree with manic172, It really winds me up when u see people ask who does the cheapest budget tire or part worn tires, ive had friends and family put these on its mind blowing ? that people will risk their lives for a small saving, no good if your dead though. 3 places to never really go budget is tires,brakes and suspension. I know these parts aren't cheap but obviously that reason is to keep us all safe

 

[jlv81]

Couldn't get these fitted as there wasn't a bit to undo the locking wheel nut. Now trying to get hold of the previous owner to find out if he has it, or where I can get it. Or does anyone k ow where I can buy one, preferably next day delivery. And hopefully I can get my tyres done on Thursday ?

 

[iammooks]

Yeah, i have to say I agree with manic172, It really winds me up when u see people ask who does the cheapest budget tire or part worn tires, ive had friends and family put these on its mind blowing that people will risk their lives for a small saving, no good if your dead though. 3 places to never really go budget is tires,brakes and suspension. I know these parts aren't cheap but obviously that reason is to keep us all safe

Seen too many shredded tyre carcasses on the central reservation to skimp on tyres - god knows what kind of mess half those cars ended up in.


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[jlv81]

I hope this does the job. My driving test is in 8 weeks and I'm trying to get it ready

 

[mty12345]

Yeah, i have to say I agree with manic172, It really winds me up when u see people ask who does the cheapest budget tire or part worn tires, ive had friends and family put these on its mind blowing ? that people will risk their lives for a small saving, no good if your dead though. 3 places to never really go budget is tires,brakes and suspension. I know these parts aren't cheap but obviously that reason is to keep us all safe

Agree 100%. Have had a few occasions where either people have pulled out in front of me or animals have run across the road, and only stopped with a few inches to spare. If i'd had cheap tyres on I probably would have ended up writing the car off or killing someones cat etc.

Have had the misfortune to drive work cars/vans with budget tyres on, some of them are utterly terrifying in the wet. You'll take 50 corners without issue, and then one day they'll suddenly massively under or oversteer for no reason. The 'Triangle' brand was especially bad for it, I used to call them the Triangle of terror! The compound was more like plastic than rubber, and how tf they ever passed certification is beyond me.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Thats exactly the deal with cheap (usually chinese) tyres. In the dry they are "ok"-ish, but in the wet straight up dangerous. People tend to buy with costs in mind, and often by recommendation of a tyre shop/garage.

 

[Nam-uk]

Yeah, i have to say I agree with manic172, It really winds me up when u see people ask who does the cheapest budget tire or part worn tires, ive had friends and family put these on its mind blowing ? that people will risk their lives for a small saving, no good if your dead though. 3 places to never really go budget is tires,brakes and suspension. I know these parts aren't cheap but obviously that reason is to keep us all safe

Always makes me laugh when people buy the cheap and cheerful brake discs that warp instantly when you first put brakes on, and buying cheap tyres and ive seen some classic names like "Stunner tyres" lol

 

[Nam-uk]

Agree 100%. Have had a few occasions where either people have pulled out in front of me or animals have run across the road, and only stopped with a few inches to spare. If i'd had cheap tyres on I probably would have ended up writing the car off or killing someones cat etc.

Have had the misfortune to drive work cars/vans with budget tyres on, some of them are utterly terrifying in the wet. You'll take 50 corners without issue, and then one day they'll suddenly massively under or oversteer for no reason. The 'Triangle' brand was especially bad for it, I used to call them the Triangle of terror! The compound was more like plastic than rubber, and how tf they ever passed certification is beyond me.

It all Depends if that cat has just crapped on your garden, that's the Deciding factor just like in gladiator rome with thumbs up or down.

 

[iammooks]

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I hope this does the job. My driving test is in 8 weeks and I'm trying to get it ready

It should be fine - the locking wheel nuts aren't like keys and they're not individual to the car - they just tend to be used across a particular marque.

If it doesn't work, there are sockets that tyre places use sometimes that mould to the shape of the bolt. I think they're one time use.

In truth, I've been considering getting rid of mine, given the hassle sometimes of getting the thing out of the boot, that and the fact that everyone's got alloys now and I haven't seen a car on bricks for forty years...


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[Manic172]

just will leave this here...... ??

 

[Battoussai]

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Does that shoots tennis balls?

 

[Manic172]

I am trying to find the company who designed it ... see if I can borrow some drawings and stuff lol .. I think it looks amazing

 

[iammooks]

View attachment 47456 just will leave this here......

Yep, I have no idea what I'm looking at here.


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[Nam-uk]

It should be fine - the locking wheel nuts aren't like keys and they're not individual to the car - they just tend to be used across a particular marque.

If it doesn't work, there are sockets that tyre places use sometimes that mould to the shape of the bolt. I think they're one time use.

In truth, I've been considering getting rid of mine, given the hassle sometimes of getting the thing out of the boot, that and the fact that everyone's got alloys now and I haven't seen a car on bricks for forty years...


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not wrong there at least in the 90s and you don't here allot of stick given to Liverpool were it was rampant at the time lol

 

[jlv81]

Gave it a good clean today, after the new shoes git fitted. Ready for its mot on Friday ?

 

[Nathan penney]

Gave it a good clean today, after the new shoes git fitted. Ready for its mot on Friday ?

Looking good. Bet you can’t wait to get out on the road.

 

[jlv81]

Looking good. Bet you can’t wait to get out on the road.

No I can't. Hopefully on the 16th may. I've been checking insurance quotes. Since I first got the car, it was about £197 per month. It's now coming in at £97. Had 3 people come over saying how nice the car is, only about 5 people walked past

 

[MoToJoJo]

Checked my car over today, not because I'm great at maintenance (I'm not) but because someone decided to do an overtake.....



Whilst I was overtaking them.

Good news is Goodyear tyre sidewalls for the win! Took the being run up the curb and subsequent grass verge offroading at 60 without a problem.

Thinking I need a dashcam now

 

[Alexis27]

I take the view that I wouldn't want my own guilt to be recorded as evidence ?

With these cars they'll be written off no matter the damage and you'll be bunged no more than two grand. And having dashcam footage doesn't change the end result.

The only way to win is to never claim and fix any minor crash damage yourself. Or drive a posh car that isn't 20 years old

 

[Nam-uk]

I take the view that I wouldn't want my own guilt to be recorded as evidence ?

With these cars they'll be written off no matter the damage and you'll be bunged no more than two grand. And having dashcam footage doesn't change the end result.

The only way to win is to never claim and fix any minor crash damage yourself. Or drive a posh car that isn't 20 years old

yep and put the value of the car reasonable as too low the insurance can go up