'New' tyres

HarryM1BYT · 24th June 2024, 11:51

It doesn't do many miles, mostly in the summer, so last time around I fitted a set of budget types all round, and they have been mostly fine. When pushed, it was fairly sure-footed, but when driving relaxed, I got the impression of it liking to wander a bit. I was thinking maybe tracking, but the wear was dead even.

On the last MOT, the inspector suggested they were getting a bit near, so in the months since then, I've been mulling over what to buy. I found a pair of used, 0.5mm of wear, Bridgestone T001's, on FB MP, for £45 each, fitted and balanced, so I had them fitted.

They seem just as sure-footed as before, at speed, but in the relaxed driving, they are much less inclined to wander.

daveo138 · 24th June 2024, 14:29

I hope you checked them for cracks.

gnu · 24th June 2024, 15:02

Also, check the manufacture date codes. Forget them if they are near or over 10 years.

24th June 2024, 11:51	#1
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,274 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	'New' tyres It doesn't do many miles, mostly in the summer, so last time around I fitted a set of budget types all round, and they have been mostly fine. When pushed, it was fairly sure-footed, but when driving relaxed, I got the impression of it liking to wander a bit. I was thinking maybe tracking, but the wear was dead even. On the last MOT, the inspector suggested they were getting a bit near, so in the months since then, I've been mulling over what to buy. I found a pair of used, 0.5mm of wear, Bridgestone T001's, on FB MP, for £45 each, fitted and balanced, so I had them fitted. They seem just as sure-footed as before, at speed, but in the relaxed driving, they are much less inclined to wander. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

24th June 2024, 15:02	#3
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 720 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Also, check the manufacture date codes. Forget them if they are near or over 10 years. __________________ gnu

24th June 2024, 14:29	#2
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 732 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	I hope you checked them for cracks.