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| Thread ID: 129080 | 2013-02-01 10:38:00 | Car tyres | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 1326037 | 2013-02-02 00:00:00 | Haven't had to get tyres up here for a while but the two best places were Hypermag in Penrose. And the other one, can't remember, out West somewhere. Hypermag has a wide range too, and have good reviews. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1326038 | 2013-02-02 00:17:00 | When I started shopping around I emailed 5 companies. I only got 3 responses of which one was OT as far as cost went. One would only say to bring them a written quote and they'd knock $10 off the price of each tyre. I selected Tony's Tyre Service, for their follow through and professionalism. They advised me on the best compromise within my budget. Their service was on time and efficient, the premises clean and tidy. :thumbs: |
WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1326039 | 2013-02-02 00:27:00 | Just remember that when you're braking, quality tyres can be the difference between stopping in time vs losing grip and sliding up the ass of the car in front. I'm not saying pay for brand, but I'd personally always pay for a bit of quality... |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1326040 | 2013-02-02 00:58:00 | Never had that problem in the 40 odd years that I have been driving. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1326041 | 2013-02-02 01:25:00 | I have four different manufacturer tyres on my car, including a chinese one. Never looked until now, and all look ok and perform adequately so far. Depends features to include for your research. Do you need compare max pressure/ratings, no. and type of plies (plys?) (e.g. steel, polyester), and sidwall ply composition, aspect ratios, tread pattern, and any codes/specs to suit your vehicle. Specs will be stamped on the tyre. I have found some budget import tyres, tend to display sidewall bulge after a while. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1326042 | 2013-02-02 01:26:00 | Trev: Never had that problem in the 40 odd years that I have been driving. :) That does not in the slightest affect the odds that you will need to stop in a hurry on your next trip. If Murphy is correct, it will happen on a wet road where the difference between "good enough for most days" tyres and "stick really well" tyres can become painfully apparent. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1326043 | 2013-02-02 01:58:00 | Let me know when. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1326044 | 2013-02-02 05:49:00 | No need. There's ample indications as early as 117 mSec before the bad bit. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1326045 | 2013-02-02 06:00:00 | Thanks, I had a look on Hyper's website thru priceme.co.nz (?) and it allowed me to see the of tyres together. Someone I know also has the Consumer Mag .... :) | Nomad (952) | ||
| 1326046 | 2013-02-02 06:03:00 | If your tyres have a directional tread your new tyres will also need a directional tread, unless you replace the set. If you have directional & normal treads on the same vehicle you may not get a WOF. I always use New Zealand tyres if possible, good price and quality. In the past I used retreads all the time, only had one fail. I used to keep them several months before fitting to allow the rubber to cure. | mzee (3324) | ||
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