Just bought some new tyres

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
View Threaded
Thu 16 Oct 2008 10:03
Just bought some new tyres - dxp55
As heading I have just bought two new front tyres -- Looking down Mytyres and Camskill for prices I found suitable tyres but before ordering I went to my local backstreet tyre fitter for a fitting price - Turns out they did me a deal fitted for much less than I could have done from Net. So I have supported a local fitter. Vredstien Ultrac Sasanta

While scanning for tyres I came across "Gislaved" tyres - now they bought back memories from late 60's early 70's - I put some on my Mk2 Zodiac - they outlived the car but by heck they were dodgy in wet - came to roundabout full right lock and just carry on - they were hard rubber - anyone else remember them?
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 16 Oct 2008 11:10
Just bought some new tyres - L'escargot
While scanning for tyres I came across "Gislaved" tyres ....

sq

Perhaps they were cross-ply, which had much inferior road-holding to radial-ply.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 16/10/2008 at 11:13

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 16 Oct 2008 13:03
Just bought some new tyres - OldSock

'Sasanta'..... must be the sport version :-)

Or maybe a winter tyre....
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 16 Oct 2008 13:07
Just bought some new tyres - daveyjp
Sessanta - Vredestein high performance tyre. I have had standard Ultracs on the A3 for about 1,000 miles and they are excellent.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 16 Oct 2008 15:07
Just bought some new tyres - dxp55
Oppps

Was early in morning I penned that - wasn't quite awake. Sessanta :-(
Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide

From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.

Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....