BigWheels
Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
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WarPig wrote:Thanks.
It's also worth checking the manufacturing date that is stamped on the tyres. Car tyres should be changed at 10 yrs, no point buying a brand new tyre that's been sat on the shelf for 2 yrs.
Depends where & how (temp, light) a tyre has been stored. Retreads may last less long, but if a premium tyre has been stored in an enviroment where its not subject to sunlight & temperature extremes, it should last. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
16th Apr 2013 9:52pm |
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barbel jim
Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1411
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Sounds like I got a bargain £8 a tyre fitted and balanced. I did sell my old tyres so was not charged for disposal.
Regarding tyre shelf life :- as stated its all about how they are stored. Had a set of Bridgestone Potenzas fitted to the wife's toy, which lasted 12 months. They had to be changed due to the side walls perishing !! They were fitted by Volkswagen UK and were less than 2 years old. 
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28th Apr 2013 11:59am |
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scotty38
Member Since: 21 May 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
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barbel jim wrote:Sounds like I got a bargain £8 a tyre fitted and balanced.
£6 a wheel at a place near me last summer  |
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28th Apr 2013 1:55pm |
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