NOT ROVER, mot failure thoughts pls - Page 4

hst125 · 13th August 2021, 08:58

I have to concur with the 3mm change. If I looked at a car with <3mm I’d barter for new ones and do them immediately. I used to be happy with cheap tyres, never keen on mismatched across the axle, change when told etc, but then I bought a mk2 Jetta with new Pirellis on it and realised just how good a car was on good tyres. Don’t forget age hardens them, so wet grip drops, I had a nasty aquaplane in my T4 with 6mm+ all round.
I think ABS has numbed us to feeling the road, my ‘46 TC is on cross plies as was my first car, a ‘65 A40, get too eager on them and you’ll soon wake up and respect the difference!
I also agree with the mentality of worrying certain customers into horrendous bills. I’m very lucky I have a few trusted mechs and testers to keep me and my family safe. I also have guys who know when to repair and when to replace.

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Maxfly · 13th August 2021, 10:12

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Originally Posted by sln8458

Yes that is a good suggestion, but I'm not sure if my daughter will listen!?

Ah yes lol, usually the check is free so she would only have to pay if adjustment is needed...might that persuade her?

sln8458 · 13th August 2021, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Maxfly

Ah yes lol, usually the check is free so she would only have to pay if adjustment is needed...might that persuade her?

OR
The check was free & as dad paid/got a separate receipt for the cost of the tracking (£30) then she is totally in the dark & that nice place that did the tyres sorted the tracking for free!!
Even better the tyres won't wear out so quickly and dad doesn't get any stick

Maxfly · 13th August 2021, 14:13

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Originally Posted by sln8458

OR
The check was free & as dad paid/got a separate receipt for the cost of the tracking (£30) then she is totally in the dark & that nice place that did the tyres sorted the tracking for free!!
Even better the tyres won't wear out so quickly and dad doesn't get any stick

Haha, that is, a fool proof plan right there

sln8458 · 13th August 2021, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Maxfly

Haha, that is, a fool proof plan right there

You win today's prize, yes I am the fool !!

polinsteve · 20th August 2021, 15:29

Can't really comment on the mot without seeing the tyres, but bearing in mind how worn you say they are, in wet weather they must be very dodgy. Mind you, the replacement costs in store are ridiculous.

13th August 2021, 08:58	#31
hst125 Loves to post 2004 ZTT CDTi manual, 2017 Fiat 500L MPW, 1946 MG TC Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reading Posts: 272 Thanks: 22 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	I have to concur with the 3mm change. If I looked at a car with <3mm I’d barter for new ones and do them immediately. I used to be happy with cheap tyres, never keen on mismatched across the axle, change when told etc, but then I bought a mk2 Jetta with new Pirellis on it and realised just how good a car was on good tyres. Don’t forget age hardens them, so wet grip drops, I had a nasty aquaplane in my T4 with 6mm+ all round. I think ABS has numbed us to feeling the road, my ‘46 TC is on cross plies as was my first car, a ‘65 A40, get too eager on them and you’ll soon wake up and respect the difference! I also agree with the mentality of worrying certain customers into horrendous bills. I’m very lucky I have a few trusted mechs and testers to keep me and my family safe. I also have guys who know when to repair and when to replace. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ My other car's got 3 V12s under the floors.

20th August 2021, 15:29	#36
polinsteve Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UCKFIELD Posts: 502 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	Can't really comment on the mot without seeing the tyres, but bearing in mind how worn you say they are, in wet weather they must be very dodgy. Mind you, the replacement costs in store are ridiculous.