New set of tyres
Sep 30th 2009, 11:28 am
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New set of tyres
Just so I know i'm not being ripped off how much approximately should I expect to pay for a full set of tyres for a small car.
Can't be naffed running down to get the tyre size but probably an R13..normal width and wall height. It's a peugeot 206 I think (missus car)
Just going to head to tyre place at a servo - like to have some idea before I go.
Can't be naffed running down to get the tyre size but probably an R13..normal width and wall height. It's a peugeot 206 I think (missus car)
Just going to head to tyre place at a servo - like to have some idea before I go.
Sep 30th 2009, 11:37 am
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Re: New set of tyres
Was quoted Dhs500 per tyre in Dubai for a Jeep Cherokee but got a new one in Sharjah for 30% less...and definitely not a retread jobby.
Sep 30th 2009, 11:38 am
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Sep 30th 2009, 12:37 pm
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Re: New set of tyres
Just going to head to tyre place at a servo - like to have some idea before I go.[/QUOTE]
Well a few years ago when I had a Ford Focus I went to the petrol stn just off the Trade Centre Roundabout ,on the right on the road to the Sana/Port road junction. I think they specialise in Michelin and Chinese tyres. I bought a set of Chinese tyres for about half the price of the premier brand, and they were "ace". No problem and no punctures etc. Got more than 70K out of them before sold the car!
Well a few years ago when I had a Ford Focus I went to the petrol stn just off the Trade Centre Roundabout ,on the right on the road to the Sana/Port road junction. I think they specialise in Michelin and Chinese tyres. I bought a set of Chinese tyres for about half the price of the premier brand, and they were "ace". No problem and no punctures etc. Got more than 70K out of them before sold the car!
Sep 30th 2009, 1:49 pm
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Re: New set of tyres
Just so I know i'm not being ripped off how much approximately should I expect to pay for a full set of tyres for a small car.
Can't be naffed running down to get the tyre size but probably an R13..normal width and wall height. It's a peugeot 206 I think (missus car)
Just going to head to tyre place at a servo - like to have some idea before I go.
Can't be naffed running down to get the tyre size but probably an R13..normal width and wall height. It's a peugeot 206 I think (missus car)
Just going to head to tyre place at a servo - like to have some idea before I go.
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Sep 30th 2009, 1:52 pm
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Was 200dhs per tyre for korean brand.
There were some indonesian ones for 180dhs but i thought to myself why skimp on quality
There were some indonesian ones for 180dhs but i thought to myself why skimp on quality
Sep 30th 2009, 2:41 pm
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Very wise as a dodgy tyre is about to cost me 20k in repair bills
Sep 30th 2009, 3:22 pm
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Sep 30th 2009, 6:13 pm
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Oct 1st 2009, 4:18 am
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I didn't notice any suspicions of poor quality in those Chinese tyres. In fact they seemed to wear very well, but having said that my wife is no boy racer so I guess they had a fair chance of not being torn apart!
Oct 2nd 2009, 8:19 pm
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Re: New set of tyres
The contact point between your car/bike and the the road is less than the size 3 inches. You wanna trust that to hard shitty rubber, go for it! This is when a decent 3" can save your life.
Me, I buy brand names for my bike or nothing. Question the costs of your life, not the cost per mile of your tyres.
Otherwise, fewk off cause I can't be bothered!
Me, I buy brand names for my bike or nothing. Question the costs of your life, not the cost per mile of your tyres.
Otherwise, fewk off cause I can't be bothered!
Oct 3rd 2009, 8:32 am
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The contact point between your car/bike and the the road is less than the size 3 inches. You wanna trust that to hard shitty rubber, go for it! This is when a decent 3" can save your life.
Me, I buy brand names for my bike or nothing. Question the costs of your life, not the cost per mile of your tyres.
Otherwise, fewk off cause I can't be bothered!
Me, I buy brand names for my bike or nothing. Question the costs of your life, not the cost per mile of your tyres.
Otherwise, fewk off cause I can't be bothered!
Oct 3rd 2009, 7:42 pm
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Re: New set of tyres
Poor tyre condition contributes more than 10% of all accidents on the road, mainly involving trucks but not exclusively.
Ya wanna get technical??? Bring it on.... I'm looking for a fight!
Oct 3rd 2009, 9:47 pm
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Looking for a fight? - Not really....as alluded to in my earlier post (#6) I realise I have not bought the best quality tyres. You're not telling me anything there.
And I realise the importance of good quality tyres and the effect on braking distances, handling etc.
But realistically so many other factors come into play in the effect on braking distances or handling (in accident avoidance). Wet or dry road, if it's wet - the tread depth and tread design has an effect, road surface quality ( a wet Dubai road is an ice-rink with 1 year of oil and grease deposits being greased up on the road like margarine on a warm piece of toast), driver handling skills, ABS or driver braking skills. The small portion of the effect of tyre quality (hard rubber vs your branded rubber) is a very small portion and in the scheme of things is such small contributor to the likelihood of me having a crash that it's not worth saying "i wouldn't drive on anything less".
My tyres probably give a 10% larger braking distance than yours (all other things being equal at that's really being generous). So what? when it rains our braking distances are all up 50%, when road condition is poor our braking is up 30%, no ABS and you're up about 15%, heavier vehicle than our little 1.5L peugeot and you're probably up 10% at least. So many issues.
Telling me i'm a fool for driving on these tyres that give increased braking distance of 10% is like telling someone else they're a fool for driving a heavier car. It is a vaild point and the experiments can back you up but it's really pulling hairs a bit.....no?
Oct 4th 2009, 6:48 am
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Looking for a fight? - Not really....as alluded to in my earlier post (#6) I realise I have not bought the best quality tyres. You're not telling me anything there.
And I realise the importance of good quality tyres and the effect on braking distances, handling etc.
But realistically so many other factors come into play in the effect on braking distances or handling (in accident avoidance). Wet or dry road, if it's wet - the tread depth and tread design has an effect, road surface quality ( a wet Dubai road is an ice-rink with 1 year of oil and grease deposits being greased up on the road like margarine on a warm piece of toast), driver handling skills, ABS or driver braking skills. The small portion of the effect of tyre quality (hard rubber vs your branded rubber) is a very small portion and in the scheme of things is such small contributor to the likelihood of me having a crash that it's not worth saying "i wouldn't drive on anything less".
My tyres probably give a 10% larger braking distance than yours (all other things being equal at that's really being generous). So what? when it rains our braking distances are all up 50%, when road condition is poor our braking is up 30%, no ABS and you're up about 15%, heavier vehicle than our little 1.5L peugeot and you're probably up 10% at least. So many issues.
Telling me i'm a fool for driving on these tyres that give increased braking distance of 10% is like telling someone else they're a fool for driving a heavier car. It is a vaild point and the experiments can back you up but it's really pulling hairs a bit.....no?
And I realise the importance of good quality tyres and the effect on braking distances, handling etc.
But realistically so many other factors come into play in the effect on braking distances or handling (in accident avoidance). Wet or dry road, if it's wet - the tread depth and tread design has an effect, road surface quality ( a wet Dubai road is an ice-rink with 1 year of oil and grease deposits being greased up on the road like margarine on a warm piece of toast), driver handling skills, ABS or driver braking skills. The small portion of the effect of tyre quality (hard rubber vs your branded rubber) is a very small portion and in the scheme of things is such small contributor to the likelihood of me having a crash that it's not worth saying "i wouldn't drive on anything less".
My tyres probably give a 10% larger braking distance than yours (all other things being equal at that's really being generous). So what? when it rains our braking distances are all up 50%, when road condition is poor our braking is up 30%, no ABS and you're up about 15%, heavier vehicle than our little 1.5L peugeot and you're probably up 10% at least. So many issues.
Telling me i'm a fool for driving on these tyres that give increased braking distance of 10% is like telling someone else they're a fool for driving a heavier car. It is a vaild point and the experiments can back you up but it's really pulling hairs a bit.....no?
Don't risk your life for a few bucks – buy Pirelli or Michelin.