Tyre Condition - Page 3

AndyN01 · 16th March 2018, 19:38

My view is that the 4 little rubber contact patches are the last thing between you and a collision.

If you're not absolutely comfortable with them then get them changed.

Agree that it's worth getting back to the supplier/Dunlop for their comments.

Keep safe.

Andy.

pomegranitelinz · 17th March 2018, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyN01

My view is that the 4 little rubber contact patches are the last thing between you and a collision.

If you're not absolutely comfortable with them then get them changed.

Agree that it's worth getting back to the supplier/Dunlop for their comments.

Keep safe.

Andy.

Decided safety is our priority and will go ahead and fit new tyres on Monday.
Thanks to everyone
Lindsay

HarryM1BYT · 18th March 2018, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomegranitelinz

Decided safety is our priority and will go ahead and fit new tyres on Monday.
Thanks to everyone
Lindsay

Then ask that the faulty ones be retained for inspection by Dunlop..

topman · 18th March 2018, 15:00

I had a similar issue with a pair of new hankooks. Started minor cracking across both tyres after only a shirt period of using them.
Hankook weren't interested, tried repeatedly to get hold of the Quality/returns chap. All emails went unanswered and phone calls kept ringing out or he was out of the office.
In the end i advertised them with what was wrong with them, some chap bought them and didn't give two hoots about the condition of them.

AndyN01 · 18th March 2018, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by topman

I had a similar issue with a pair of new hankooks. Started minor cracking across both tyres after only a shirt period of using them.
Hankook weren't interested, tried repeatedly to get hold of the Quality/returns chap. All emails went unanswered and phone calls kept ringing out or he was out of the office.
In the end i advertised them with what was wrong with them, some chap bought them and didn't give two hoots about the condition of them.

Thank you for this comment.

Am I likely to consider Hankooks when mine come up for replacement?????

Erm......

No.

I quite understand that stuff goes wrong, things don't go according to plan et.etc. The critical bit is what happens next.

The business that listens then does its best to sort it out and put it "right" will get my business for a long time.

Those that don't won't see me again, ever. Hence I'll never buy another FIAT.

Andy.

oswestryalex · 18th March 2018, 20:57

what do the tyre people reckon on it? a tyre place could inspect them free of charge and let you know. I was told by the guy who sold me the Volvo V70 that my front NS tyre would need changing before the MOT. I got it checked and they reckoned it was OK for a few more thousands of miles. It subsequently passed its MOT with that tyre. So, get someone who sees tyres often to give you an opinion.

ZedTeeT · 18th March 2018, 21:33

I'm only going on my own experiences, but tyres seem to degrade a lot faster than they used to. Modern tyre compounds are much more advanced than ever but they also age quicker.

I have a set of Toyo tyres on one of my old cars purchased by me in 2003 and they've only covered 1500 miles. Now, they have been in a garage all that time and have had a miniscule amount of use, yet are rock hard and perished. But in my shed I have some part worn Pirelli P7s and a couple of Michelin TRXs, all from the late eighties and to be honest, are in great shape in comparison. The 4 year old Primewells (not fitted by me I must add) on the front of my ZT-T aren't exactly looking their best already.

Or is it just me

tourer · 22nd March 2018, 09:56

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Originally Posted by pomegranitelinz

Decided safety is our priority and will go ahead and fit new tyres on Monday.
Thanks to everyone
Lindsay

Any update on the cracked Dunlops?

16th March 2018, 19:38	#21
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,074 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	My view is that the 4 little rubber contact patches are the last thing between you and a collision. If you're not absolutely comfortable with them then get them changed. Agree that it's worth getting back to the supplier/Dunlop for their comments. Keep safe. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

18th March 2018, 15:00	#24
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I had a similar issue with a pair of new hankooks. Started minor cracking across both tyres after only a shirt period of using them. Hankook weren't interested, tried repeatedly to get hold of the Quality/returns chap. All emails went unanswered and phone calls kept ringing out or he was out of the office. In the end i advertised them with what was wrong with them, some chap bought them and didn't give two hoots about the condition of them. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

18th March 2018, 21:33	#27
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	I'm only going on my own experiences, but tyres seem to degrade a lot faster than they used to. Modern tyre compounds are much more advanced than ever but they also age quicker. I have a set of Toyo tyres on one of my old cars purchased by me in 2003 and they've only covered 1500 miles. Now, they have been in a garage all that time and have had a miniscule amount of use, yet are rock hard and perished. But in my shed I have some part worn Pirelli P7s and a couple of Michelin TRXs, all from the late eighties and to be honest, are in great shape in comparison. The 4 year old Primewells (not fitted by me I must add) on the front of my ZT-T aren't exactly looking their best already. Or is it just me __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

18th March 2018, 20:57	#26
oswestryalex Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T connoisseur saloon 2003 in blue , MG ZT 190+ 2003 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswestry Posts: 308 Thanks: 159 Thanked 99 Times in 57 Posts	what do the tyre people reckon on it? a tyre place could inspect them free of charge and let you know. I was told by the guy who sold me the Volvo V70 that my front NS tyre would need changing before the MOT. I got it checked and they reckoned it was OK for a few more thousands of miles. It subsequently passed its MOT with that tyre. So, get someone who sees tyres often to give you an opinion.