Fair enough, I was just curious why. Wasn't a big deal honestly 
I misread the op's post which sounded like they were getting winter wheels
I misread the op's post which sounded like they were getting winter wheels 
Be careful on these wintery roads im lucky to be alive!
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Dave isn't a mod? I missed something there!
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I dont know dave, there were at least 2 pirelli p500 i think maybe 3 of them were, the other one or 2 i dont know
One got changed at MOT two weeks ago
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one might be a ditch finder then?
It might not be a legal requirement but I never mix tyre models across the axle.
You are one very lucky person to be walking away from that!
You are one very lucky person to be walking away from that!
Definitely good advice, also a good thing to put the best tyres on the rear.
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its weird when you say that
But its the same principle when you have radial and cross ply's
If you have a mix and crossply's are on the rear, expect some sliding action
I alway used to think best on fronts - but college quickly pointed me out there
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You should always have the same Size and speed rating/weight rated tyres on the same axle
So yes your front could be wider then the rear
Never mix Radial tyres and crossply tyres as said in post above
IF such event does occour - Crossply must be on the front axle as a pair
most modern tyres tho are radials tho
Ziggy
Best tyres on the rear because it's always better to lose the front than the rear. This thread is a prime example of why understeer is better for just driving about on everyday roads
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Suppose its a possibility that it wasnt a good make of tyre but it would just be speculation and we will never know now as its gone to the crusher
What i do know is that looking through the last service receipt it cost £65 for the tyre that replaced the one needed to be replaced at the MOT so cant imagine its a ditchfinder or a poor make for that price
What i do know is that looking through the last service receipt it cost £65 for the tyre that replaced the one needed to be replaced at the MOT so cant imagine its a ditchfinder or a poor make for that price
what size is it? 65 is budget for some sizes
ouch . . . . reminds me of the one mcrae rote off at the british wrc many years back! glad you walked away though!
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They just take a look at the badge chris and +£55 onto the cost ;-)
At least the indicator stalks never need replacing.
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you just jinxed chris's stalk now it will break
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Yes it was a 65
A family mechanic aand friend for 20 years+ so i dont think he wouldve put anything rubbish on maybe even a better tyre with a discount
Either way i am not going to dwell on what make of tyre one was, if it was a ditchfinder or not or if it was a factor in my accident, weve got no evidence and we will never know
The fact i am here is a miracle and closure in itself
ill let you lot debate tyres
Very glad you came out of it ok!
Front right was flat on the picture - do you think that happened before the crash or after?
Front right was flat on the picture - do you think that happened before the crash or after?
