Paulkp Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 And use a 6 point socket, not a 12 point, with a torque wrench. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilSheikh Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Is it me or have tyre prices gone through the roof? 205 50 R17's are about £100 each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 6 hours ago, OilSheikh said: Is it me or have tyre prices gone through the roof? 205 50 R17's are about £100 each! In 2005, I use to pay £150 for a 225/40/18 Bridgestone LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I wouldnt know I've NEVER bought a brand new tyre, for any car i've ever owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 7 hours ago, OilSheikh said: Is it me or have tyre prices gone through the roof? 205 50 R17's are about £100 each! Yep. Rubber supply issues have been occurring for the last couple of years now. Tyre disposal fees have also increased considerably, if you're paying for an 'all in' service. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jimpster said: I wouldnt know I've NEVER bought a brand new tyre, for any car i've ever owned Interesting, I have NEVER bought a used tire before. Just something I was brought up with. Now, I have no objection to buying used parts for pretty much every other area of my car, but tires, I like to know they are factory fresh, and any emergency stops they've had are made by me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo80 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 1:55 PM, OilSheikh said: How can all the nuts be knackered? What on earth did the previous driver do ? Them impact wrench dont help. Original nuts aren't the best. If you lose 1 cap you end up using 19mm and 18mm sockets just to take wheel off. Can be annoying. Maybe previous driver decided to take all off and just stick with 18mm. You can get some good replacements on eBay, but dont go for painted ones cos impact wrench will flake it off eventually and then they rust a bit and look a mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilSheikh Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 8:57 AM, StephenFord said: Interesting, I have NEVER bought a used tire before. Just something I was brought up with. Now, I have no objection to buying used parts for pretty much every other area of my car, but tires, I like to know they are factory fresh, and any emergency stops they've had are made by me... I have heard > Germany has strict rules about tyres. Drivers keep buying new tyres as the summer ones cannot be used during winter. Those 2nd hand tyres are then transported to the UK and end up in all these 2nd hand tyres shops in and around you. In fact, just yesterday, I saw a lorry at one of these places with a German name on the side and tyres were being thrown out one by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, OilSheikh said: I have heard > Germany has strict rules about tyres. Drivers keep buying new tyres as the summer ones cannot be used during winter. Those 2nd hand tyres are then transported to the UK and end up in all these 2nd hand tyres shops in and around you. In fact, just yesterday, I saw a lorry at one of these places with a German name on the side and tyres were being thrown out one by one. Cool! Their 'green' agenda is in tatters, and I'm delighted that we can benefit from their scraps. In 40 years of driving I have never had summer/winter tires LOL 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, StephenFord said: Cool! Their 'green' agenda is in tatters, that can't be right. A failed 'green' agenda would surely be Hot!! 🤣 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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