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Title: Tyre advice
Post by: Black9 on January 23, 2012, 12:20:52 pm

Don't worry it's not another tyre advice thread... Even though title says that  :laugh:

Bought 2 new Vredestein ultrac sessanta tyres around 2K mikes ago, came out last week to find a huge nail sticking out the sidewall rendering it unrepairable! Now I'm looking at buying another set but my Q is, I'm gonna replace the rear tyres to, so I have a full Vredestein set. Should I just buy 4 and keep the part used one as a spare OR should I buy 3 and move the used tyre to the rear!? Seems simple but looking for advise, would prefer to save £120 If poss! Also would 3 new & 1 part used tyre have any affects on having a 4 wheel geo setup (which I'm having done after new bushed ams WALK)

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Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: bacillus on January 23, 2012, 01:19:28 pm

I would buy three tyres and put the used one on the rear.

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: stu_no_1 on January 23, 2012, 04:48:37 pm

If it was me i would swap in pairs if you can afford to do so if not i dont think it would be too drastic as long as you get the same tyres as the part worn one

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: Black9 on January 23, 2012, 08:20:48 pm

I don't like to do things in halves so was thinking of buying a set of 4 Vredesteins but since I already have one fitted which is only been used for around 2K I thought 3 would do the trick! The used one being on the back, all 4 tyres will be same brand. Any ideas what I could do with the Vredestein with the nail in it? It's in the sidewall so isn't repairable but a few people have mentioned a heat treatment may do the Job. Can't remember the name they used :confused:

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: stu_no_1 on January 23, 2012, 08:25:04 pm

I wouldnt risk trying to repair that tyre as it would always be a wonder in the back of my mind if its safe

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:57:23 pm

My Grandad filled old tyre's with dirt and planted plants in them  ( not sure if it ever caught on tho' ) ??

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: gazon69 on January 23, 2012, 10:53:10 pm

Quote from: nath on January 23, 2012, 09:57:23 pm

My Grandad filled old tyre's with dirt and planted plants in them  ( not sure if it ever caught on tho' ) ??

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Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: 56OctyVRS on January 24, 2012, 05:23:34 pm

I would put 3 new tyres on as 2K on the other tyre is nothing and will only have used maybe 1mm of tread so will be fine to leave where it is.

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: webby888 on January 24, 2012, 07:14:26 pm

^ agreed ^

Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 25, 2012, 05:05:30 pm

Quote from: 56OctyVRS on January 24, 2012, 05:23:34 pm

I would put 3 new tyres on as 2K on the other tyre is nothing and will only have used maybe 1mm of tread so will be fine to leave where it is.


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Title: Re: Tyre advice
Post by: Black9 on January 25, 2012, 08:42:11 pm

Yea that's the plan, they will do for now. Just want my WALK fitted and geo setup ASAP  :smiley: