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| Thread ID: 107537 | 2010-02-20 10:28:00 | Jap Imports + snow tyres? | bk T (215) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 860167 | 2010-02-20 10:28:00 | Was told that most Jap imports came with snow tyres fitted. Some said that it is dangerous and is advisable to get them replaced to suit the 'NZ' roads but think that it is absolutely OK. Anyone here with expertise in this area? |
bk T (215) | ||
| 860168 | 2010-02-20 11:20:00 | Depends if you think your life justifies trusting tyres that will let go unpredictably. I wouldn't; wheel spins on wet roads in third gear may impress kids, but the grip is just as bad when you are trying to stop. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 860169 | 2010-02-20 12:48:00 | Was told that most Jap imports came with snow tyres fitted. Some said that it is dangerous and is advisable to get them replaced to suit the 'NZ' roads but think that it is absolutely OK. That's nonsense. Every now and they you get one with snow tyres. Nowhere near most. Tyres from the last decade won't throw you off the road either... That was the olden day tyres with studs and such. All you will do is wear them out very fast. Yes the traction will not be great. But so long as you drive sensibly you'll be fine. You'll even find someone who says A/T tyres aren't safe and will kill you... |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 860170 | 2010-02-20 19:31:00 | Depends if you think your life justifies trusting tyres that will let go unpredictably. I wouldn't; wheel spins on wet roads in third gear may impress kids, but the grip is just as bad when you are trying to stop. This seems to be a little irrelevant to the subject matter? |
bk T (215) | ||
| 860171 | 2010-02-20 19:34:00 | The fact is,I would want the safest tyre there is,not some that will let me down,just when I need them. | Cicero (40) | ||
| 860172 | 2010-02-20 20:46:00 | The subject matter here is whether the so-called 'snow tyres' are acceptable in 'New Zealand' roads? If they are not, then, why did the Land Transports authority allowed them in? Are New Zealand roads different from other countries? | bk T (215) | ||
| 860173 | 2010-02-20 20:58:00 | The subject matter here is whether the so-called 'snow tyres' are acceptable in 'New Zealand' roads? If they are not, then, why did the Land Transports authority allowed them in? Are New Zealand roads different from other countries? That's a very good point but I don't know the answer |
gary67 (56) | ||
| 860174 | 2010-02-20 21:05:00 | Hope this helps. www.nzta.govt.nz :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 860175 | 2010-02-20 21:08:00 | close up had a story on this a couple of years ago. here (tvnz.co.nz) | plod (107) | ||
| 860176 | 2010-02-20 21:14:00 | The subject matter here is whether the so-called 'snow tyres' are acceptable in 'New Zealand' roads? If they are not, then, why did the Land Transports authority allowed them in? Are New Zealand roads different from other countries? I would have thought the point was,are snow tyres ok on non snow roads! And I would suggest they would not be the safest. |
Cicero (40) | ||
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