Tyre Protectors ( Fitted ) 2015 - Page 3

T-Cut · 3rd August 2016, 20:15

Springs fracture on all makes of car all the time. Being outside the recall list doesn't preclude the possibility. The recall covered a known batch of low quality springs and that's it. If you fit these gizmos, the chances of a bust tyre is reduced. A cheap insurance policy for all 75/ZT owners. Thankfully, 90% of fractures reported on the forums occur with the car stationary or just starting off. The colder months are statistically the worst for fractues of all cars across the board (AA report).

As to the bolts supplied with the kit, they're self tapping type. The holes in the spring cups are not threaded.

TC

PMAN01 · 6th December 2016, 19:25

My driver side front spring went when stationary too. Just as well really!

roverbarmy · 6th December 2016, 19:38

They are much cheaper than tyres and could save a nasty accident if they go whilst driving.

rab60bit · 7th December 2016, 00:11

I take it that the really useful bit is the upturned rim part of the protector plate.
Did later struts have this safety feature built into the spring lower 'flange'. I've got a new pair of struts off DMGR (from MGR China) being fitted tomorrow and they are the same design as what's coming off the car (which I believe is original off the line in March 2004) - which is a large flattish flange, no upturned rim. I'll have to check to see if the two holes are present in the flange otherwise it's a drilling job too if I have to fit protectors.

Arctic · 17th March 2018, 00:29

I would say purchasing a set of tyre protectors is worth while, as I recently found out when I fitted some front & rear brake pads for a member.

I was shocked to find the spring had broken, but at least the protector did it's job.

I removed the broken part of the spring, the rest of the spring was sitting in the protector & cup of the shocker, I informed the member to get the spring changed asap, as we know it is best to get the spring changed in pairs so if one cracks/or is broken then it is not going to be cheap.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RSC000131

DMGRS · 17th March 2018, 14:10

Hopefully we'll have another Group Buy on these soon, so even more members can protect themselves from the dreaded ping!

Looking at under £10 per set, all being well (and subject to numbers).

Arctic · 17th March 2018, 14:58

Rimmers did have a quick sale on these sometime last week or week before and they were selling them for £10.00 seems they have put them up again.

You can also get them from different suppliers as here below if you do not want to wait.
http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...yre-protector/

http://mgrovergenuine.co.uk/genuine-...yre-protector/

DMGRS · 17th March 2018, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Rimmers did have a quick sale on these sometime last week or week before and they were selling them for £10.00 seems they have put them up again.

You can also get them from different suppliers as here below if you do not want to wait.
http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...yre-protector/

http://mgrovergenuine.co.uk/genuine-...yre-protector/

That's some good pricing - especially the last link!
I'd always advise people to fit these as a matter of urgency, not something that's worth waiting to save a few quid over.

I think XPart have put the price up, hence Rimmers doing the same - but either way, even at £20 you can't put a price on safety.

Was just a little heads up for anyone who wants another set for the shelf than anything else, not meaning to intrude

T-Cut · 17th March 2018, 16:45

AllCarPartsFast (Endon) are selling them on eBay also around £16 but add another £10 for delivery!
Elsewhere on ebay for £30 delivered!

TC

Robti · 18th March 2018, 15:45

Are they only for the front ?

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,700 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Rimmers did have a quick sale on these sometime last week or week before and they were selling them for £10.00 seems they have put them up again. You can also get them from different suppliers as here below if you do not want to wait. http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/mg-...yre-protector/ http://mgrovergenuine.co.uk/genuine-...yre-protector/ __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

17th March 2018, 16:45	#29
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	AllCarPartsFast (Endon) are selling them on eBay also around £16 but add another £10 for delivery! Elsewhere on ebay for £30 delivered! TC Last edited by T-Cut; 17th March 2018 at 16:47..

18th March 2018, 15:45	#30
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	Are they only for the front ? __________________ Robert

3rd August 2016, 20:15	#21
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Springs fracture on all makes of car all the time. Being outside the recall list doesn't preclude the possibility. The recall covered a known batch of low quality springs and that's it. If you fit these gizmos, the chances of a bust tyre is reduced. A cheap insurance policy for all 75/ZT owners. Thankfully, 90% of fractures reported on the forums occur with the car stationary or just starting off. The colder months are statistically the worst for fractues of all cars across the board (AA report). As to the bolts supplied with the kit, they're self tapping type. The holes in the spring cups are not threaded. TC

6th December 2016, 19:25	#22
PMAN01 Happy to waft not race thanks! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 191 Thanks: 196 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	My driver side front spring went when stationary too. Just as well really!

7th December 2016, 00:11	#24
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	I take it that the really useful bit is the upturned rim part of the protector plate. Did later struts have this safety feature built into the spring lower 'flange'. I've got a new pair of struts off DMGR (from MGR China) being fitted tomorrow and they are the same design as what's coming off the car (which I believe is original off the line in March 2004) - which is a large flattish flange, no upturned rim. I'll have to check to see if the two holes are present in the flange otherwise it's a drilling job too if I have to fit protectors.