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LBR33 Grand Master

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Defective how???

Not questioning you Lee just wondering what was wrong with them so I can look out in future...

I mean all i look at is how much tread depth is left and that the side walls are not weak and floppy...

They had punctures in the tyre shoulder that cant legally or safely be repaired, When i went back they didnt care

Col-GTSX Grand Master

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There is a lesson in this for all of us, to check the tyre out before purchase. Meaning have a good look at the inside of the tyre before they put it on a rim, as its easier to see any repairs, If there has been repairs then just check that they are in the flat treaded area and not in the side wall or the sholder of the tyre...

Side wall punctures are very dangerous to repair and are a no-no in the tyre industry...

Thanks for sharing Lee, it has enlighten myself and many others im sure...

tmc_2 Rising Star

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Well i had to give treads international a second chance because none of my local tyre retailers had seconds. I ended up gettgin michelin pilot sports wiht 99% tread, nipples just worn off. Cost me $90 a tyre which isnt too bad considering the condition and price they would cost new. Personally i was after someing with %60+ tread for $50 but thats ok least i got some thing.

Bunta Grand Master

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Well i had to give treads international a second chance because none of my local tyre retailers had seconds. I ended up gettgin michelin pilot sports wiht 99% tread, nipples just worn off. Cost me $90 a tyre which isnt too bad considering the condition and price they would cost new. Personally i was after someing with %60+ tread for $50 but thats ok least i got some thing.

That is awesome! They are such a good tyre!

When I went to treads I did a simple look over the tyre before I bought it look at the inside for punctures and also look for any black marks on the inside of the tyre wall (These indicate that the tyre has been driven while flat)..if it clears these criteria they should be fine

tmc_2 Rising Star

tmc_2

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That is awesome! They are such a good tyre!

When I went to treads I did a simple look over the tyre before I bought it look at the inside for punctures and also look for any black marks on the inside of the tyre wall (These indicate that the tyre has been driven while flat)..if it clears these criteria they should be fine

Yep i thoroughly checked the tire, no punchure repair marks , they loked fresh as.

I tak eit they are a quality tyre as the guy said htey where near top of the line michelins, i have no idea how good tho bu tthey look the goods

Bunta Grand Master

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Yep i thoroughly checked the tire, no punchure repair marks , they loked fresh as.

I tak eit they are a quality tyre as the guy said htey where near top of the line michelins, i have no idea how good tho bu tthey look the goods

According to a few people who have done alot of testing they are the shiz, One of my mates swears by them! and pays nearly $500 each!

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Have you ever known a tyre merchant not to tell you the tyres you got were top of the line?

Every single time I went down to bob janes and the like on my old car I was told that the maxxus or tornados were "some of the best" tyres he had ever seen and then he charged me my spleen for them.

I have a new tyre contact these days, he gets stuff real cheap. Ill be ringing him when the current shitters wear down, and seeing how I go up nebo 4 times a week that wont be too long hopefully :yes:

tmc_2 Rising Star

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According to a few people who have done alot of testing they are the shiz, One of my mates swears by them! and pays nearly $500 each!

Really wow! its a shame they are going to get eaten up cause i have bad camber on the back, ill have to see to sorting out my camber issues.

Benno31 Experienced

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One of my mates swears by them! and pays nearly $500 each!

I had them on my car a while ago. in the dry they are something to behold when it comes to traction but they suffer badly for tracking. At times my car would swerve almost into a gutter due to dips in the road from heavy vehicles.

In the wet the Pilot's aqua-planed so badly that I was scared to go faster then 80 on the freeway. Surprisingly some Nankang NS2's fixed all my problems. They just don't grip as good in the dry and they are a little hard for wet weather driving. Having said that, they are predictable and easy to deal with.

I am yet to find my next tyre for all round performance.

LBR33 Grand Master

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I had them on my car a while ago. in the dry they are something to behold when it comes to traction but they suffer badly for tracking. At times my car would swerve almost into a gutter due to dips in the road from heavy vehicles.

In the wet the Pilot's aqua-planed so badly that I was scared to go faster then 80 on the freeway. Surprisingly some Nankang NS2's fixed all my problems. They just don't grip as good in the dry and they are a little hard for wet weather driving. Having said that, they are predictable and easy to deal with.

I am yet to find my next tyre for all round performance.

hahaha.....good'ol kangs they never seem to fail the price/peformance scale they are unbeatable

racsov500 Grand Master

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I got mine at coleman tyres on boundry road, I regret it now because I payed 60 bucks each for a pair of 90% tread no name 195 14s. f**k that, not going there again. just wait till the drift shops get some in stock.

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