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maxi_crawf · 17th December 2021, 16:55

It's not just our cars, you see bits of spring all over the place if you look.

The Rovering Member · 17th December 2021, 20:51

Yes, my stepdaughter's Corsa had a front one go a year or so back.

hogweed · 18th December 2021, 11:13

Back on the road again

Fortunately, the very thin strip of rubber lathed off the tyre by the spring was superficial, so got away with that one.

However, it turned out to have damaged the brake pipe as well, which was leaking, so that had to be replaced too.

polinsteve · 19th December 2021, 09:03

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Always best, tyres in pairs.

Fit the new ones to the rear.--Best in damp conditions and also will keep them away from those darn front springs.---

Back to the old question, I always fit to the front. Back in the day, as per guidance, I rotated positions on the car, including the spare. I was surprised in California that when my stepdaughter had her car serviced, they still do that.

Southern Star · 19th December 2021, 10:35

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Originally Posted by hogweed

Interestingly, the tow truck guy said mine was far from the first broken spring he'd had to deal with - a couple of other victims reported hearing a loud bang in the middle of the night as they broke.

Guess old springs don't like the cold

Been there done that got the tee-shirt etc. Front offside spring, on the M6, shredded the tyre. Luckily was in queueing traffic and only doing 3-4 mph.

MSS · 19th December 2021, 10:40

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Originally Posted by hogweed

Interestingly, the tow truck guy said mine was far from the first broken spring he'd had to deal with - a couple of other victims reported hearing a loud bang in the middle of the night as they broke.

Guess old springs don't like the cold

I suspect that was the bed springs if they heard it during the night.

17th December 2021, 20:51	#12
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Yes, my stepdaughter's Corsa had a front one go a year or so back. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

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hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Back on the road again Fortunately, the very thin strip of rubber lathed off the tyre by the spring was superficial, so got away with that one. However, it turned out to have damaged the brake pipe as well, which was leaking, so that had to be replaced too. __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

17th December 2021, 16:55	#11
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	It's not just our cars, you see bits of spring all over the place if you look.