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Re: tyres

Post by Jerzy » Fri May 30, 2014 8:07 pm

Ah stuff it, I suppose I may as well just go and get some 215/65s all round then.
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Re: tyres

Post by Jerzy » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:39 am

Right, booked in for some 215/65/15s all round.
The bloke at a large tyre company tried to insist I need higher load rated at £100+ each "despite what i might read on the internet" but they are the same who wanted me to have four new tyres when I went in for a balance to get rid of a wobble...
Another large tyre company listed normal rating when selecting Bongo from their list.
Anyway, £55 quid each.
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Re: tyres

Post by Jerzy » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:42 pm

Feeling much better on the 215/65 R15s fitted today.
Slight panic when it turned out my bumper was a bit out of alignment so a bit (too) close on the offside :shock: needing a bit of bending of the metal bracket that joins the corner of the wheel arch/bumper, followed by a bit of impromptu realignment by kloonsy of this parish - most greatful!
And to the rest of you for the advice. :D
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Re: tyres

Post by Bob » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:45 pm

Good result, and Bongos like a little 'Fettling'. :D
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Re: tyres

Post by David Edwards » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:32 pm

Yea I have always run mine on 215's all round and at 46 quid a corner fully fitted, 100 rated as well, well happy.
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Re: tyres

Post by cavey » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:55 pm

David Edwards wrote:Yea I have always run mine on 215's all round and at 46 quid a corner fully fitted, 100 rated as well, well happy.
Are these OK with the 4WD?
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Re: tyres

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:56 pm

Yes.
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Re: tyres

Post by Wendy'n'Alan » Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:29 pm

Sorry if this is thread drift but will a full size wheel fit in the spare wheel space?
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Re: tyres

Post by Muzorewa » Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:32 pm

Wendy'n'Alan wrote:Sorry if this is thread drift but will a full size wheel fit in the spare wheel space?
Yes it will
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Re: tyres

Post by Steptoe » Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:33 pm

Wendy'n'Alan wrote:Sorry if this is thread drift but will a full size wheel fit in the spare wheel space?
I have recently replaced my 'skinny' spare with a 215 - no sweat.
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Re: tyres

Post by Wendy'n'Alan » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:42 pm

Thanks
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Re: tyres

Post by BongoBongo123 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:48 pm

Just confirming is it really 40psi. (215's all round) I only have 30psi in mine at the moment was just out checking them. Love these long evenings for tinkering.
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Re: tyres

Post by Partick Monkey » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:22 pm

I'm needing a complete set for my pride and joy...
Can anyone recommend a garage or suchlike that could do me reasonable deal in the Glasgow area?
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