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May 15th, 2018, 10:44 | #11 |
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I've got some Landsail tyres in my garden (i wanted some rubber crazy-paving ), removed from my 760 about 6 months back when i fitted a set of Invovics.
Cheap, yes, but they appear to be a mid-range tyre and so far i can't fault them - quiet, grip like the proverbial on a blanket, comfortable ride and seem to be wearing well too. Been trying to find out whether the Goodyear tyres are Japanese or American, seems my idea above they are all made in China now is wrong. Depending on exactly when they were made, Goodyear ans Sumitomo split and in most of Europe (UK included) Goodyear is Japanese but in other parts of the world, American. From what i can work out, the split happened in 2014 so maybe it was something to do with that and a bad batch was the result.
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My 940 estate has been standing in the garage for three and a half years and apart from the pressures being a bit low are all ok sounds like you had a bad batch.
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May 15th, 2018, 16:05 | #13 |
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Many thanks for this info, I've phoned Goodyear's technical department, basically they are telling me to take them back to Halfords, get new tyres, get Halfords to send them back to Goodyear, then I may get a refund based on what tread is left, I'll see what Halfords have to say first, There is further information in the CONSUMER GUIDE TO TYRE WARRANTY COMPLAINT PROCESS, But lets just see what Halfords say. David.
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May 16th, 2018, 16:55 | #16 |
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I doubt they will extend any warranty beyond the expired statutory 12 months.
The tyres are legal, wear them out
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• a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber http://www.ukmot.com/manual/4.1/Trea...epth#MOTMANUAL Does the OP wait until his MoT runs out to find he has 4 illegal tyres? Or wait until the Police stop him for a routine check and he gets 16 points on his licence and a bicycle? Tyres are the only contact point between the car and the road, most 7/9xx models weigh about 1500kg give or take, it's not funny trying to stop or keep control at any speed if a tyre goes.
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Yeah, buying new tyres and getting the old ones sent to the manufacturer to be x-rayed is standard procedure.
Tyres that are out in all weather for 2.5 years will perish regardless of whether you use them or not. Storing your car in a garage will reduce this but they will still crack eventually. This pic was taken when my front tyres were at the 3 year mark, so they were probably cracked like this for ages. 6500 miles each year. Dunlop Bluresponse. Still got another 6 months out of them. Passed MOT with just advisory for wear on the outside shoulder.
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just get an mot place to look at the tyres and advise
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