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Offline Black9

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Tyre advice
« on: January 23, 2012, 12:20:52 pm »
Don't worry it's not another tyre advice thread... Even though title says that  :laugh:

Bought 2 new Vredestein ultrac sessanta tyres around 2K mikes ago, came out last week to find a huge nail sticking out the sidewall rendering it unrepairable! Now I'm looking at buying another set but my Q is, I'm gonna replace the rear tyres to, so I have a full Vredestein set. Should I just buy 4 and keep the part used one as a spare OR should I buy 3 and move the used tyre to the rear!? Seems simple but looking for advise, would prefer to save £120 If poss! Also would 3 new & 1 part used tyre have any affects on having a 4 wheel geo setup (which I'm having done after new bushed ams WALK)

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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 01:19:28 pm »
I would buy three tyres and put the used one on the rear.
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 04:48:37 pm »
If it was me i would swap in pairs if you can afford to do so if not i dont think it would be too drastic as long as you get the same tyres as the part worn one
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 08:20:48 pm »
I don't like to do things in halves so was thinking of buying a set of 4 Vredesteins but since I already have one fitted which is only been used for around 2K I thought 3 would do the trick! The used one being on the back, all 4 tyres will be same brand. Any ideas what I could do with the Vredestein with the nail in it? It's in the sidewall so isn't repairable but a few people have mentioned a heat treatment may do the Job. Can't remember the name they used :confused:
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 08:25:04 pm »
I wouldnt risk trying to repair that tyre as it would always be a wonder in the back of my mind if its safe
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 09:57:23 pm »
My Grandad filled old tyre's with dirt and planted plants in them  ( not sure if it ever caught on tho' ) ??
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2012, 10:53:10 pm »
Quote from: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:57:23 pm
My Grandad filled old tyre's with dirt and planted plants in them  ( not sure if it ever caught on tho' ) ??
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 05:23:34 pm »
I would put 3 new tyres on as 2K on the other tyre is nothing and will only have used maybe 1mm of tread so will be fine to leave where it is.
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2012, 07:14:26 pm »
^ agreed ^
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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2012, 05:05:30 pm »
Quote from: 56OctyVRS on January 24, 2012, 05:23:34 pm
I would put 3 new tyres on as 2K on the other tyre is nothing and will only have used maybe 1mm of tread so will be fine to leave where it is.


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Re: Tyre advice
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2012, 08:42:11 pm »
Yea that's the plan, they will do for now. Just want my WALK fitted and geo setup ASAP  :smiley:
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