tyre tag
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Dodgy Tyre!s. If a tyre has indentations (x 2), roughly about2.5 inches wide and run from the edge of the rim to the to the edge of the tread would that pass a wof and is it legal to sell a car with tyres like that! This is on more than one tyre too. TIA edited to say.... |
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New Tyre Time Its new tyre time and shopping around the Hankook brand definitely has price advantage.i do 15-18000km a year mostly short 5 to 40 km at a time motorway drives .I'd appreciate your views (Please no really expensive suggestionsas I just cannot afford t... |
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Holden 1968 what would be a good size tyre to fit without rubbing the body, would 185/70/14 be good , not sure if it is a HK or HT it has disc brakes front |
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Hankook Tyre Supplier plenty of them for sale on here |
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Wheel and tyre deliveries any idear cost of 4 wheels and tyresauckland to wellingtonanyideas or help appreciatedand names of companies would be a help ThanksAlan |
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What tyre pressure for a Ford Courier ute with 185 R14 gt radials,thanks. |
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Jazz.. I figured you wouldn39t look back in the tyre pressure thread sorry you felt like you wasted your time just wanted to poi I figured you wouldn't look back in the tyre pressure thread. Sorry you felt like you wasted your time, just wanted to point out that the post you replied to was a post that had been made today, All in all it was just a joke, sorry you didn't see ... |
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Causes of tyre perishing BADLY! What would be possible causes of a tyre perishing so badly in several spots that the wire mesh material under the rubber is hanging out! Yet the tred is still fine.This is a small car that has a sensible female driver and is mainly used for in town drivin... |
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Cheap tyre fitting/balancing in Auckland. Hey, I have just bought a good set of 4 tyres off trademe that I need fitted and balanced, can anyone recommend a place that can do this cheaply in Auckland, I have been quoted $100 for 4 but I think that is overpriced, someone mentioned $30 for a set in ... |
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Tyre wear What is the likely cause of a small area on a tyre which is worn more than the rest of the tread! I noticed this on the left front tyre of my partner's Starlet. It's not right around the circumference, in fact the shoulders of the tyre look fine. ... |
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Any tyre guys out there? Just been quoted $155 each for a set of Firestone TZ700 195/60/15.Does this sound like a pretty good price.They are meant to be pretty quiet on the road (which is important to me) and obviously not bottom of the barrel junk either.Any others in that range... |
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Tyre Guys please An aquaintance of mine says I should be putting nitrogen in my tyres. I cant see any advantages, My wifes car is an 07 Sirion and mine a 4wd. What do the experts reckon! Oh yes, might as well have the boy racers' input as well lol |
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Tyre sizes I have a Subaru legacy, its my workhorse. It has 205/60/15 tyres. I would like to fit some near new 195/60/15 tyres I have in the garage. is there any problems with doing this! Will it affect the car greatly! |
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Goodyear tyres? and general tyre questions Are they a good brand. Just brought 4 new ones for my mazda and they didnt have the ones i was after and said they did.so gave me a special price on some Efficiant grips By Goodyear. apparently a level up from the "assurance" that have had good ... |
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Tyre Fire! Just watched Tony's Tyre service Porirua go up in smoke! |
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99 Mitsi Mirage Tyre Pressure Please what tyre pressure should I run in a 99 Mitsi Mirage the sticker is in Japanese and all I can read is a Number "2" Thanks |
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Tyre brands. So im looking for 12 tyres for my mira and a lot of tyre places have 39duran39 brand tyres which are apparently shi So Im looking for 12" tyres for my Mira, and a lot of tyre places have 'Duran' brand tyres, which are apparently shit, but I'm not really an expert.Can anyone recommend any tyres or warn me of any bad ones!Thanks :) |
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Tyre Marking Hi guys years ago i was told that the yellow dot on new tyres was a point to help balance the tyre.and to place it beside the valve is that an urban myth!cheers Lou |
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Good deal on 4 new Tyre What a good tyre to put on my `1996 Subaru legacy 250t, any web links. |
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Anyone have a warrentable 4stud tyre and rim? that ya wana get rid of.in Wellington area, and yes i have checked on trademe.thanks |
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Tyre / Road Noise I have a mazda atenza wagon. It has 17" mags on it therefore low profile tyres. The car seems to make alot of road noise and of course the fast you go the louder it gets along with the different road surfaces. Does anyone know if this noise will be c... |
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Tyre size for wof hi im running 205 /50 / 15's on the front and 205 /55/ 15's on the back the guy at the tyre shop reackons that the profiles have to be the same is this correct! |
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Tyre Pressure For A Nissan Mistral Hi, can anyone tell me what PSI my tyres should be at for a 1996 Nissan Mistral 2.7 LT Turbo (the Blueish 7 seaters), thanks heaps if you can help |
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At what PSI would a standard tyre explode? Static pressure to burst a tyre in good condition! A lot. A lot more than the maximum inflation pressure of the tyre. If I was to hazard a guess, I'd say in the region of 35 Bar (over 500 PSI). |
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Christchurch - Second hand tyre for warrant anyone in the know where to go in Christchurch, to a place where I won't get ripped off, single mum, car is a Toyota Juno.Really need help and advice please. |
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Tyre pressure. Is anyone able to give me an approximate tyre pressure for a nissan primera Is anyone able to give me an approximate tyre pressure, for a nissan primera! |
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Tyre help please. Grandson has tyres 205/45-R16 front & 205/55-R16 rear. (All different makes), is this ok and which size spare wheel should he buy as his car has 175/70-R13 in boot but found it does not fit after puncture. (1996 Pulsar). Thanks for replies, appreciate... |
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Time to sort out the tyre size search http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx!id=613569&topic=18 |
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How to soften tyre compound? think very carefully before you go on a track with sub standard tyres. you are a long time dead.im not trying to be a a/hole |
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Cheapest tyre place? In Christchurch. Nissan Cube failed wof on tyres and I need two front R14's fitted. I used to go to Discount Tyres in Brighton but it was flattened in the quake. They don't have to be new tyres. Cheers. |
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Best tyre out of supercat (tonys) bluestreak mystique or roadstone (beaurepairs) I have never heard of the 2nd two. All around 95 each just for a run around car |
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Tyre pressure. Can someone tell me what the pressure should be on a toyota camry swagon thank you can someone tell me what the pressure should be on a toyota camry s/wagon. thank you |
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Tyre valve removal key/tool where would I get one, any ideas. Cheers |
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Tyre question. I have 205/65/15s on the back of my Commodore ute which are nearly gone, so with winter coming on and needing new tyres anyway I'd like to go a bit bigger if I could. Would I get 215 or even 225 on there! They appear to be the factory mags and the cur... |
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Tyre question. I have 2002 vx commodore went in to mag and turbo today for a wheel alignment the sides of the tyres were a bit w I have 2002 Vx commodore, went in to mag and turbo today for a wheel alignment, the sides of the tyres were a bit worn down alot, they said it was because it was a firestone tyre, they apparently do that.They also said i should be running them on 40 psi i... |
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Where can I get a portable tyre wash machine? There is some bug or virus affecting Kiwifruit vines at the moment and trucks taking the fruit from the orchards to the packing sheds need to decontaminate their tyres between going from one orchard to another.There are tyre washing machines around that y... |
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Frustrating questions about tyre's http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx!id=613569&topic=18 |
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Advice please - tyre options for 1994 Safari LWB Hoping someone can advise best options for Nissan Safari 4WD tires.Time for full set of replacements on factory alloy rims. Vehicle is doing 90% highway miles - the balance on gravel roads.Usually loaded and towing single axle trailer with 4 wheel bike an... |
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VW Cross Touran tyre troubles My wifehas a Cross Touran with Goodyear Eagle tyres . seems like every time it goes over a stone or kerb the tyre gets a puncture and they have to be replaced at $300+ each. Where in Auckland can you get good tyre advvice . the car has no room foraspare s... |
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15/4nut wheel and tyre needed, Please help Help Help, or any advice on where to get an 2nd hand 1. Thanks |
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Tyre advice please Hi all, I was going to buy Toyo T1R tyres 215/35/18 for my Subaru WRX STi GC8 Wagon mainly for performance plus quality in the wet as would be good for winter when travelling up the mountain for snowboarding. The Issue: Toyo cannot supply the tyres until ... |
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Tyre help for female :-) Can some knowledgable person please tell me if Firestone Firehawk 108S are suitable for a Nissan Terrano to put on the back wheels and do you think they would be All terrains or now hmmmm.They are the right size but don't know what 108S means and I do... |
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Tyre brands. Have to replace all 4 tyres on lexus gs300 2005 22550 r17 94w local companies have recommended goodyear nct5 and to Have to replace all 4 tyres on Lexus GS300 (2005). 225/50 R17 94W Local companies have recommended Goodyear NCT5 and Toyo C1S, both at about $250 per corner. I see a Goodride SV308 UHP 98W on Trade Me for just over half that price. Anyone have experience ... |
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*old fashioned* Tyre inner tubes Anyone know where I can score some, have gone around the local tyre places but they're pretty hard to come by nowadays. We want to do some "old fashioned" fun with our Cubs.Cheers |
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Removing Tyre from rim! Any easy way of doing this! Don't want to pay as im only doing it for scrap value. Any help appreciated. Cheers =] |
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Punctured tyre My tyre got punctured today, but because I fail and didn't have a jack in the car with me, I continued driving to the nearest garage so I could use their jack to put my space saver on. I pulled the old tyre off the wheel to find the inside full of rub... |
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Tyre question. Hi just got told that if your tyres are different you could fail a warrant i have 3 tyres that are 2054017 amd th Hi just got told that if your tyres are different you could fail a warrant. I have 3 tyres that are 205/40/17 amd the other is 215/40/17 is this true! |
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Maximum Tyre Pressure For caravan tyres. I'm running Bridgestone Light Truck RD613. Size 165/13 At 40psi the side wall is a bit bulgy. |
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235/55/17 Tyre pressure The rear shows 38 front 32 the front looks like the tyre wall is just about touching the road. When the alloys were put on tyre shop put extra 2 pound in rear because of hoist in the vehicle. What pressure should the front be! |
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Tyre sizes-97 Caldina Hi I have just bought a 97 caldina, which needs 4 new tyres original size on sticker inside door is 185/65/14, current size on there are 195/55/15's are these the correct size for a 15" rim on my car! they look very low profile for a not very lar... |
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Any tyre guys. Whats the imperial equivalent of 225/70/15 4x4 tyre! |
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Tyre pressure. 93 bighorn 31l intercooled with 245 70 16 tyres on what tyre pressure should they be for the front and rear if th 93 bighorn 3.1l intercooled with 245 70 16 tyres on what tyre pressure should they be for the front and rear if they should be diffrent have had lots of so called tyre experts tell me lots of pressures. |
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What's with the tyre companies! They're always phasing out tyres. Whenever I need a tyre or two, I can't get the same model. I've now got three different tyres on my car. They should have a basic range they maintain for years! |
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Ranger tyre pressure sensor- new wheels have a 2017 Ranger. Tyres were getting low after 70k travelled (original tyres) The boss has exact same ute - however when he got his one at the same time, he put aftermarket wheel on, so the original wheels off his ranger still had brand new |
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Tyre Repair I failed my WOF today because one of my tyres has developed a bulge. This same tyre was repaired about 6 months ago when it was leaking air. I was told a nail had punched the tyre, The 4 tyres are about 14 months old and have only done about 6000km |
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Tyre wear During the first lockdown I was checking my partner's Toyota Vitz, and noticed that the front left tyre was showing a little wear on the inner shoulder. Not much, but visible. As there were no convenient alignment places open, I switched the tyres around,... |
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Buying tyres from a mechanic or tyre specialist? Had my WOF and service done - all passed but tyres are getting low and mechanic noted all 4 will need to be changed in the next 5000kms. It’s a standard Corolla so tyres aren’t that dear but wondering if I should take it back to the workshop and get t... |
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Trailer tyre pressure calculator Once upon a time I found, via Google, a calculator which told me how much pressure was needed in my light trailer's tyres for a given load weight on each wheel. Now (of course!) I can't find it. This came to mind the other day when I took car and trailer ... |
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Trailer tyre wof regulations? Hi all, I have a tandem axle traile, my son just replaced all 4 tyres. Two are asymetrical two arent, does it matter on a trailer? should 1 axle have both tyres the same? Cheers |
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Tyre recommendations I bought a used 2006 Nissan Wingroad. Time to replace the tyres, getting a bit bald. Does anyone have suggestions which make/model I should look at. Drive all over the North Island regularly. |
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Tyre live and dangerous tyres knowhow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftELVBdozg 17 minutes 10 secounds. |
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Tyre or car advice please I have a Toyota Auris 2009. A few days ago I was going up Steep Street and had to stop at lights when they changed I accelerated slowly as you do, and the wheels were just spinning not going anywhere for what felt like forever, this has happened bef |
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Tyre keeps going flat. My 4 tyres are all in good condition and under 3 months old. One keeps going flat; I gave taken it to the garage here 4 times; last time (this week) they said the valve was leaking. The time before that they said they didn't know why as no hole. |
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Tyre experts opinion please I bought a car with a new set of tyres and I think the road noise is really bad. The tyres are Dunlop ennasave EC 301+ size is 195 by 65 by 15. Do you think these are the problem or rather the car. lack of soundproofing? If these t |
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Interesting tyre comparison Meaningless! |
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Tyre size vs speedo reading Im currently looking at some A/T tyres for my navara ute, at present it is running 205/65 r15s on which the speedo reads just under 110km/h at 100 km/h (measured by GPS) I would like to fill the wheel arch at the same time as the current looks too small, ... |
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Going from 165 to 185 tyre, rim big enough? Got a Nissan Vanette with skinny 165/R/14 tyres, would like a slightly wider footprint, plus would help as its a 4WD van. Will the standard skinny 6 stud steel rims be wide enough to go to a 185/70/14 tyre? Cheers |
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Bmw 330 tyre pressures Standard car on 17 inch wheels fronts are 225/45/17 backs are 245/40/17 mainly 2 people cheers |
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Tyre size and recommends for Saab 900 s ng 1993 tyre size and recommends for Saab 900 s ng 1993 will need another set of four tyres soon. the ones on the car are 205/55/ R15 I'm having trouble sourcing some at reasonable cost. Are there other different sizes that will fit my car, more readily available... |
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Tyre rotations on Audi four wheel drive Notice tyre shop put sticker in window saying when next rotation is due. Now on front or rear drive, especially older cars without electronic traction control, I get it. But an Audi Quattro is, I think, full time four wheel drive surely? So is it still re... |
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Wheel and Tyre sizing? After over 40 years of the decimal/metric system why are wheels and tyres still manufactured in Imperial sizes? I know that there were/are metric sizes but these are few and are between. |
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Tyre deals DOEs anyone know of good specials going on complete sets of tires 16 inch? |
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Tyre repairable with a string? Could the puncture pictured be fixed with a string? The tyre shop says it is too close to the sidewall to be patched. However could I patch it myself using one of those string plugs from a kit they sell on here. Picture of puncture: http://www.pbase.com/r... |
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Chch tyre fitting and balance wow that's steep ! I pay $10 in including balance |
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Tyre ratings and wof requirements ive got a ute with 235/45/17 97v x3 and one 235/45/17 97y .Now the 97v needs replaced as its worn and I have a good 97w here I could fit.Will that ok wof wise?They are all directional tyres |
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Best AT tyre for 4x4 I am looking at Hankook or similar 265x70x16,any suggestions.? |
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Will increasing tyre size mess up speedo readings? I want to remove my 14inch alloys from my Subaru and put on 17inch ones. Will this mean my actual speed will be higher than the speedometer shows? |
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About "Tony's tyre service" Hello everyone. What do you think about "Tony's tyre service" ? I been to two different store with my two different cars First of all, they have very good price on some of brand Second, they are doing very good on custom service BUT I wanna to say. After ... |
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Yokohama 008 tyre release https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1710/yokohama-releases-cult-hero-retro-rubber-for-?€?80s-jd |
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Different tyre sizes on car Does it do any damage to have 195 50 15 on the front. and 185 55 15 on the back. I think the tyres are supposed to be the size on the rear all around. |
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WOF Spare tyre Does a late model car need a spare tyre or does a japanese repair kit do the trick. Just brought a second hand car has a warrant but no spare wheel but has a kit with a pump and liquid? |
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What would be the cause of this tyre wear https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/815433403.jpg |
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Portable Air Compressor/tyre inflator Before I head to town and get completely overwhelmed by an enthusiastic sales assistant, can you point me toward an appropriate unit that is easy to use, preferably will operate on 12 V, and will inflate tyres up to 65 psi. Emphasis on the easy to use par... |
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Tyre sidewall & WOF Small scratch on the sidewall. Less than 10mm long and 1mm deep. Fail? http://iforce.co.nz/i/jgdjnsoi.lfn.jpg |
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Tyre pressure for VW Golf Hi. I have recently bought a VW Golf with 195/65R15 tyres. Can someone please tell me what the correct tyre pressure should be? The info on the sticker inside the petrol flap says 180kpa -but that's only 26psi which is ridiculous! Many thanks |
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Tyre reccomendations? Need some 205/60-16s for the Lancer but I haven't bought car tyres in years so not sure if there is anything better than anything else for small cars or not? I drive on very demanding roads (WRC and Targa stages) on a daily basis so I have only got 18,000... |
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2008 mazda atenza wheel/tyre fitmemt Hi my partner has taken the family car to a mag shop in tauranga who has fitted 19x9.5 wheels on the wheel is sticking a good 30mm out side guard and tyres Chinese ones stretched on I've had minor talks as un happy and feel it's illegal for Wofs as an ex ... |
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Snow tyre,s Alot of people say they are shit to drive on,sure not too great on tarseal,(tho they grip like a schoolboy)bloody good on gravel,wear out like condom,throw it away,?If you havn,t driven on a set then,unless you have, shut ya mouth an enjoy,they are bloody... |
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Snow tyre,s Alot of people say they are shit to drive on,sure not too great on tarseal,(tho they grip like a schoolboy)bloody good on gravel,wear out like condom,throw it away,?If you havn,t driven on a set then,unless you have, shut ya mouth an enjoy,they are bloody... |
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Tyre Size The tyre size on my car is 190/60R14 can I fit 190/65R14 ? |
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Best performing all round tyre? Looking at the best tyre to suit all my vehicles, to keep it simple. Performance, longevity, economy. Not after $200 tyres, hopefully something cheaper. I try and wear them out evenly and replace all 4. Cars (all manuals) Pulsar Hatch, Fielder Wagon, MX5 |
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Tyre pressure 175/65 R14 '94 Corolla - 210 kPa? The handbook says 210 kPa / 30 psi, but after getting a WOF I often find the pressure is much higher, though have never found that at a time when I can just phone my garage to check why. Thought it would be easy to find the correct figure online, but it's... |
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Tyre size on the car now 165 R 13 Is it possible to go with a pair of 175 / 70 / 13 |
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New tyre recommendations Am looking to purchase 4 new tyres for a mazda atenza station wagon 2006. Have been recommended several different tyres - GT Radial 128, Michelin XM2, Goodyear Optilife, Bridgestone My02 and Firestone TZ700. Have also seen the Goodlife triplemax. help! |
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Tubeless tyre repair - illegal? Got a puncture the other day & when I took it to be repaired at Tonys I was told it is a tubeless tyre that is illegally fitted with an inner tube which is some real dodgy work. Partner said last time he got tyres from discount tyres (which we don't usual... |
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Wheelbarrow Tyre I have a wheel thats 400.6 whats the difference between the .6 and .8 that is commonly found? |
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Mixing tyre profiles Hi guys, i'm wanting to know if i can mix the profile of my tyres? ie replace two 255/35/18 with 255/40/18 on the same axle? Car is an 06 RS4. I'm not planning on replacing the other 2 just yet as they are less than 1 year old PZero's but would prefer to ... |
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Tyre pressures for a nissan terrano I had a quick google and it said between 30/35psi .They currently have 40psi in them and I can see the tread in the middle of the tyre is sitting lower than the outside looking like its under inflated.It has 15 inch 30s on it |
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Tyre size help hi i have a topagee camper and the tyres are getting perished. I was wondering if anyone on here knew what the metric equivalent of 5.20-10 would be. Theres not a lot of clearance |
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Tyre pressure re002 17 inch vy commodore sedan? |
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What tyre size options if currently 215/60R17? If the tyres of the car is currently 215/60R17, what are the tyre sizes that can safely fit the existing wheels? |
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Isuzu bighorn chewing out l/f tyre Just started chewing out l/f tyre and pulling left under brakes, anyone had this problem or know what its about? |
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How do you fit tyre chains? http://ridingmode.com/the-right-way-of-putting-tire-chain-on-in-a-bikini/ |
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Recommend a tyre? 215/60 R16 for Falcon Hi all; Our 1999 AU is going to need tyres soon. All of the brands and model names are totally different in this size than anything I've bought before for smaller cars. Which makes and models are good, and what should we avoid? The car is used mainly for ... |
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Tyre shop open? Does anyone know of any tyre shops open in west auckland today. Thanks. |
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Hi guys, Please tell me is this a good tyre for my elderly husband, he needs 4 new tyres to get a WOF 1011480166 Thank you. |
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Ridiculous price to courier one tyre? Hi, anyone couriered one tyre recently from Auckland? I want a tyre sent from Auckland to Levin, a simple 165-14 tyre which matches the ones I have, but couriers/shipmytrade want $70. Pass the parcel don't do tyres. surely I would have thought about $20? ... |
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Where to get a weird size 10" tyre Gah, why do tyre places NEVER 1. list their database on their website 2. reply to emails So I'm looking for a set of, yes very strange, 145/95R10, anybody got any ideas on a good place to try (apart from importing them from Japan myself) for such unobta... |
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Tyre Cracking Is this acceptable on a vehicle at a car dealer! The car is a 2009 done 33km |
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Busted mag repair after tyre blow out HOLY HECK (&other more suitable expletives). BUSTED a mag on 1 of my vehicles Sitting down in the kitchen yesterday having a coffee when we heard a pretty loud BANG from outside. I was pretty sure it was a tyre blowout but there wasn't any vehicle... |
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Correct tyre pressure? Hi, Whats the correct tyre pressure for 175/65R14 on a Nissan Note 2005! Thanks in advance |
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Tyre size? Changing wheels ( nasty steelies ) currently tyres are 195/65 - 15 to alloys = 16' x 7.5. what size tyres will give me the best fit without changing total wheel dia on road! 215 or 225 x 60 or 55's! |
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600x16 crossply tyre wanted Does anyone have any idea where I could obtain one of these! TIA |
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Tyre query and replacement Hankook or Kumho Hi need to buy some 165/65/15 for my small toyota car that currently has two different tyre sizes front and back on the car I have discovered. Currently has Bridgestone 165/65/15 on front and 185/60/15 on the back wheels.I have to replace the front tyres ... |
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Tyre help I failed warrant for tyres 2day on the car I have 205/55 R16, I was wondering because I have a brand new set at home but only 2 are 205/55 r16 and the other 2 are 225/50 R16 can these be fitted to back and others to front! If that makes sense |
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Calling tyre experts Assuming the rim is running true, what would be acceptable eccentricity for a new 175/65 14" tyre! Thanks. |
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Tyres. How much roughly would it cost for 1x 2354517r tyre and will there be any places open tomorrowmy car looks horrible on a How much roughly would it cost for 1x 235/45/17R tyre and will there be any places open tomorrow.my car looks horrible on a space saver. |
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Spare tyre regulations question I bought a 2006 vehicle a year and a half ago. I have had 1 flat tyre and the spare got put on. I had to go to get a new tyre for another wheel today. The man at the tyre shop said that the spare tyre - (still on the car) was a size smaller than the other... |
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What do you make of this?. If you are bored have a quick squiz at these tyre reviews and note the brand of car and the comments If you are bored, have a quick squiz at these tyre reviews and note the brand of car and the comments. See any patterns! Thoughts! http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Kumho/Solus-KH17.htm BTW, Merry Christmas everyone!(not sure when I will be on next, will ... |
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Green caps on tyre valves Can someone explain what green caps on the tyre valves mean - evidentally there is some gas in the tyres.Can you still fill/top them up as per normal at the petrol station.What is the purpose for doing this, we just bought this car & it has the grren ... |
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COF tyre question. does anyone know wether all 4 tyres on the back of a mitzi rosa house bus have to all be the same tread! & would we need a spare tyre! given there are 6 tyres total on the bus anyway! |
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TYRE PRESSURES A friend has just turned up with some new tyres for my hobby car. They are 315.35.17 toyo's. I need your best guess at tyre pressures (with a reason why) for these on a car weighing about 850 kg. many thanksBill PS road use only. |
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Cornering tips to preserve tyre life I've become a bit more focused on my car it's longevity .including the tires.I was thinking aboutthe Peter Brock "brake on the straight." ads the other day and it got me thinking about braking and the lines people drive through corners. ... |
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Tonys tyre repairs they say they do tyre repairs for free has anyone here had this dun are there any catches thanks |
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Poptop Camper Tyre Pressure? We have a Poptop Camper, weighs around 800kg, has 165r13 8 ply tyres. What sort of cold pressure should I run! |
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Motorcycle tyre advice I am due for a replacement set of tyres on a 98 1200 Bandit. I quite like the look of the new dual compound type tyres with harder compound centres and softer compound shoulders. My problem is that I am a rather heavy counter steerer and as a result I see... |
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Is there a cheaper place to get a tyre fitted? I took my car to Herb Morgan Tyres in Onehunga the other day and got them to fit replacement tyres on 2 wheels - I supplied the tyres. They fitted new tubeless valves which is their standard procedure, and balanced the wheels. Charge was $25 for each whee... |
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Tyre re-groovers evening all! I havent had anything to do with regrooving tyres from the last 15 years, when we used to do the odd speedway tyre for a car i was crewing on. Now, imlooking round, wanting to know about various types, that would be suitabe for rally gravel t... |
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Do tyre shops use a sealant on the bead? Or is it just a soap or water based Lube to aid fitting! Got some ATV tyres that run at 7 PSI max and they just won't stay inflated. I can't get em on and off at home by my onesey. |
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Tyre inflation pressure Do you inflate tyres to the pressure recommended in the door jamb of the car! (on the label inside car door) or higher! Mine says 30 psi. Yesterday bought some Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5 tyres. Guy says use 34 psi.30 psi seems low. |
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The cost of NOT checking tyre pressures/w align Friends of ours have same Suzuki Swift sport and both of us looking at tyres at the moment. They got 36,000km tyres out of a set of 4 and when asked about checking tyre pressures/wheel alignment they said "it gets done when its serviced". I keep... |
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Tyre shops open tomorrow? Im wanting to swap a tyre onto a different mag. Are there going to be any open in the hawkesbay area tomorrow |
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Best std tyre mini cooper 15 suggestions. had pirelli on front and ecopia! on rear when purchased. pirelli worn out. best tyre for .2004 cooper .i |
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Tyre experts - opinions please Howdy y'all, Looking for a suitable tyre for my step-father's car. 2004 Commodore Executive. 225/60 R15 Old man occasional driver (only done 47K from new) Not driven much, but he drives pretty hard. Reasonably hard on the machine. Mainly (90+%) ro... |
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What is the best 14 in tyre around $120 Hasanyone got an opinion on what is the best 14 in tyre around $120! Any ideas of the better tyre, GT Radial or Supercats. Thanks |
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? re: Tyre Sizes? Where'd my other thread go! This was it.so the vehicle i bought had a tyre get stuffed, wen went to repair they told me no good need new ones. The size was 215/80r15, i get that, so they had to order them in for us, Decided to get 2. make it even. BUT... |
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Rav 4 tyre question At the moment it is fitted with 215 70 R 16 100H tyres.I have been offered a good deal on a full set of 215 65 AT 16 98H.what is the difference between the two!.compatable or not! |
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Tyres. Ok knowledgable folk of the tmmb give your tyre opinions car is rwd 300 hp approx 1350 kg current sizes 22545r17 f amp 24 Ok knowledgable folk of the TMMB, give your tyre opinions. Car is RWD, 300 HP, approx 1350 KG Current sizes 225/45R17 (F) & 245/45R17. (R) at present. Need a mid range tyre, NOT CHINESE! Falken FK452 may be an option. What other suggestions do you ha... |
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Female tyre question How can I tell what size tyre and rim I have!I have to replace the tyre from the horsefloat because it is flat and the rim is rusty and the tyre shop said i need a new one. I didn't pick up the tyre, daughter did so i didn't ask what it was.But I ... |
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Tonys Tyre Services (Hamilton) (Cool story, bro) Brilliant morning << NOT >> . woke up to that "sagging/ let down" feeling on the Hilux this morning. Wife not happy (because of the flat tyre reason), which made her late for work. Blimin large self tapping screw bolt Popped in to To... |
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Will a 265 aggressive A/T tyre fit on full lock a 2010 Ford Ranger does anyone know! There is not alot of space, I want to change the factory 245 tyres to a 265 and also want a grippier tyre and have decided on the BF Goodrich A/T which is alot more aggressive than the A/T's that are o... |
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When did hot rodders become tyre kickers? Ive had some interesting stuff pass by over the years & not that long a go if someone wanted something theyd let you know, usually by a comment of 'if you decide to sell I want first option' or similar & a few calls & a deal was done L... |
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Tyre sizes ? My Daughter has a Holden Astra with tyres 175/65 R14, she needs some of them replaced and we have some 185/70 R13 laying around, would these be able to be used of her car ! |
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Tyre pressure for 235/60 r16 tyres please, Hi Hey purchased a nissan navara second hand ute last week,very nice wagon,wont be carrying much of a load,just wondering what sort of tyre pressure should be inflated to.cheers :) |
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Tyre opinion & choice trying to decide between Dunlop Sport 300sp (205/65/15) or Bridgestone Supercats (225/60/15) Just bought a '97 'coon that has good tread Dunlops & am looking to get rid of my AU that Ive recently put a set of Supercats on that look a lot bette... |
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Help with tyre choice please Just purchased 209 camry fitted with b/stone potenza re 001 adrenalinon the front with Michelin energy on the reartyre size is 215/55/17I find tyres very noisycan anyone suggest a good quiet alternative pleaseyour imput would be greatly appreciatedthanks(... |
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Cost of tyre fitting? Just called up a company for a quote on getting my wheels and tyres sorted. I need two tyres removed, and new tyres fitted and balanced onto those wheels. Then I need the other two wheels balanced. I have all of the tyres and wheels, already off the car, ... |
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How do you get rid of burnt rubber tyre marks from a concrete driveway please. Have tried just a concrete cleaner and it wont touch it. |
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Lowering springs and tyre wear. Hi, im thinking of purchasing some neuspeed racing springs for my integra type r, just wondering if a wheel alignment will fix the camber and toe issues after car has been lowered, or will i need some adjustable camber arms (which will require a cert, so ... |
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Front tyre wear: bill rob. anybody stock toyota camry19934 cyli'm not sure, but any thoughts on why both fnt tyres are wearing on the inner tread, camber looks ok.without me running string lines or stuffing it on a m/cetc( not in the mood )any quick ideas.personally i think it maybe to... |
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Cheap Asian tyre distributors. Anyone got any details/experience of distributors/importers/wholesa-lers of cheap, budget, Chinese or Indian etc car tyres! Note: I??™m not asking for opinions on the above tyres, generally you get what you pay for. |
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Correct Tyre Pressures? Can any one tell me the correct tyre pressure for the following size tyres. I have googled and don't be able to find out the correct pressures! 265/70/R16 and 185/65/R14 Any links would be appreciated!Thanks! |
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Honda Z50 rear tyre needed Im having trouble finding a 3.50 x 8 rear tyre, any help please I cant seem to get hold of one in NZ, have tried cycle treds and bridgestone dealer. |
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What is the correct tyre pressure a standard 97 Commodore please! |
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Tyre size Hi guys, I've got an e46 bmw 330ci and am getting some new 19inch staggered wheels fitted on them. Now, I've been asking around on what size tyres I should fit and am getting all sort of answers. The wheels are 8.5 wide in front and 9.5 wide at th... |
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Fiesta with tyre problem Another yawn in the tire smoke series from Ken Block. http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=LuDN2bCIyus&feature=youtu.be |
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Nissan Terrano Spare Tyre Ours is currently mounted on the back or our wagon and we wish to change it so that it is mounted underneath. Where is the best place to get these brackets from and what exactly are they called. |
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Tyre sizes? Can anyone confirm if a 215 SR 15 is the same as a RD 744 15! Thanks. |
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Tyre recommendations for nana car 2002 Mazda Demio with aftermarket 15" alloys. 195/55R15. Need good all-rounder tyres with optimum economy on $ per likely lifetime kms basis. For city and open road varied summer and winter use. Budget up to ~$175 each but unwilling to spend more tha... |
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Tyre psi What psi should car tyres be at! When I used to have a Legacy I was told 32psi which worked. My current car is at 35psi and still seems flatish. I don't want to blow them up and when I had to put on my space saver today it said it had to be pumped up ... |
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Tyre Pressure? Tyres are.185/ 65rsteel belted Radials, cant find the PSI on them, also is the back tyre pressure different from the front. as.it was on my last car. Cheers. |
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Tyre pressures for a 07 2wd hilux any1 know the recommended pressures!.thanks |
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Tyre/ tire repair I got a flat tyre this morning - where is the best place to get it repaired - I live in Titirangi. Thanks |
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Tyre advice please BMW good brand ? Hi can someone please help I just need two Tyres 225/45/17 for a 2002 320i just middle of the range not to expensive please I only drive at the weekends on open roads not city driving just a reasonable price and I'm confused some people's are sayi... |
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Tony's Tyre insurance. In 2010 I bought a tyre from Tony's. This tyre was failed on a recent WOF due to tread separation. The tyre still has loads of rubber. This tyre also has the optional $10 extra Tony's insurance. Unfortunately as I now live very far from the neares... |
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What is this strange tyre changing device used for http://petermcguireteanau.com/images/barnone.jpg I can understand the bead breaker bit, but what are the wheels for. Can anyone find anything about this, I have googled it. |
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Is $135 agood price for a tyre for a vw golf195 60 R14,preferably North Shore, Auckland,thanks guys |
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Need a cheap 2nd hand tyre te puke area you know how things seem to turn to sh. quicker than you anticipated. it's a long story, but let's cut to the chase.i need a 185/70/13 tyre with enough oomph to get a warrent. i don't want a new one as i'm going to change rim diameters soo... |
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Tyre Panda? If used is that the end of the tyre! Have to get a new tyre! Do they keep inflated for a day or two! Thanks. |
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Dunlop o3g tyre compounds Can anyone tell me which comound is softer the R1 or the M1! |
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Motorbkie has ANOTHER! flat tyre Am I sick of this went out to get bike ready for a ride today and I have another flat tyre ( front ) this is the 3rd time in 2months that it has gone flat. Ive put new tyre new tube and new valve in it, what could possiblly be causing it to go flat ( ive ... |
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Tyre recommendations Need a new pair of tyres for my car, I dont want an cheap chineese shit but also dont want to spend $300 a tyre, whats a good middle range tyre! I need 205/60/15 for an Audi 80 quattro |
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Tyre shops open after hours Need to get a tyre for my car but am working 8-6 this week and will not be able to get to one business hours. Any suggestions around Central/West Auckland! |
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What is the standard Tyre Size on Standard rim for 1989 Mazda Familia, does anyone know |
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Tyre changing machine parts I have a tyre changer, it has aAndrews and Beaven sticker on it ,whereis the place to a new 3 3/4 inch leather seal on the piston of the beadbreaker |
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Tyre help please I need tyres for my BMW and keep getting told different things. The Michelin ones that were on it haven't lasted very long 25000 klms. So please what are a goodbrand of tyre that's not too expensive that suits the car 225/45/17 something about sof... |
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Toyota Coaster Tyre Pressure Hey does anyone know the correct tyre pressures for a 1987 Toyota Coaster! Its been repainted so there is no information on the door panel. Its a dual axle at the rear, single at the front. Would love any advice on either a good website to find this info ... |
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265/75/16" tyre on a 7"x16" bighorn 4x4 rim ? hi i run 245 /70 16 inch tyres on my 97 izuzu bighorn with no wavier when towing but a set of 265/75/16 inch tyres have come up for auction at the right price and just wanted to ask others if the 265 would be too big for the 7 inch rim and make it wallow ... |
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Tyre recommendations please! I'm replacing the tyres on my Atenza wagon - 215/45/17's. Every tyre shop I rang recommended different tyres and I'm now totally confused! My main requirements are good handling, then quiet ride, then durability - if I could get all three I... |
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Tyre specialists please. my old man has a 2007 (i think) mazda atenza mazdaspeed version. has 18" rims wrapped with 225/40/18. he used to have a BMW with goodyear GSD3 tyres and liked them alot, he has the equivalent on his new car now. but, apparently this model has been su... |
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Streamlining the wheel/tyre catagories keen to get trademe to improve this category by setting a generic way to display wheel/ tyre sizes if enough get on board they may do something http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx!id=922567&topic=18 |
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Any tyre shops open tomorrow! Help ive got a puncture and need to use car tomorrow! Because its a public holiday is there anything open in auckland! Thanks! |
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Tyre pressures. bill-rob. what did you end up with on your projectsports car ! |
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Tyre Pressure! Tyre says max 50 psi Hi all, would anybody know what psi I should put in my tyres! They are 19" 245 tyres and they state on the tyres them self max 50 psi Vehicle is a A8 Audi. TIA |
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Where's the best place to get a RAV4 spare tyre co ver! I have one with my car's model on it but I don't need reminding what I drive! |
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What's the most you have ever paid for a tyre! Me! $1029.00 |
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Yokohama tyre needing at least 1 good 225/45/r17 advanwhere would i find one as they are not stocked in NZ |
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Screwed tyre i have a screw in my tyre, It holds air for about 2 days and then goes down to about 10psi. anyways, just wondering if it can still be repaired because it's pretty close to the sidewall! http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/31/197380131_full.jpg |
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Tyre Size recomendation! I have a set of 16x7 'sfor my caldinanow, and although the offset is about 3mm off ( should be max 45, but is 48 ) they will fit nicely with minimal rubbing i guess, Now as far as i can tell I should put 205/45 R16's on the rims to suit the new ro... |
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