£250-00 to fit new brake pads and discs ?

poppasmurf_bewdley

fivetide wrote: »

Lets summarise that as "I know you are so what am I?" :wall:

Notice you didn't comment ont he differing levels of grip offered by a new v well (lets make sure that stays in) tyre.

5t.

You can summarise it however you want.

On a point of interest - how can a new tyre offer differing levels of grip? And what is a v well tyre? Are you referring to the indent of the wheel which is there to enable the tyre to be changed, and can be covered by a band (Tyron) which ensures a tyre stays on the wheel when punctured? Although on that last point, I doubt if you've ever actually heard of that judging from the standard of knowledge on this subject you have demonstrated so far.

But really, I think that what you have done in the above quote is just write a sentence that actually does not make sense, is total nonsense and means nothing - which is your usual standard.

fivetide

poppasmurf_bewdley wrote: »

You can summarise it however you want.

On a point of interest - how can a new tyre offer differing levels of grip? And what is a v well tyre? Are you referring to the indent of the wheel which is there to enable the tyre to be changed, and can be covered by a band (Tyron) which ensures a tyre stays on the wheel when punctured? Although on that last point, I doubt if you've ever actually heard of that judging from the standard of knowledge on this subject you have demonstrated so far.

But really, I think that what you have done in the above quote is just write a sentence that actually does not make sense, is total nonsense and means nothing - which is your usual standard.

Sorry, I missed the word 'worn' but it was in my previous posts you are still not capable of understanding.

Last chance - Are you actually saying a well worn tyre offers the same level of grip as a brand new one? If not, then you agree with me, mixing a tyre that is legal but worn more than half way will give handling issues.

As you've dodged the question twice now I suspect you do need to agree, you just can't bring yourself to do it can you?

It is a real frustration for people like me having to put up with the lower end of the education spectrum such as yourself. Sucks to be you.

5t.

poppasmurf_bewdley

fivetide wrote: »

Sorry, I missed the word 'worn' but it was in my previous posts you are still not capable of understanding.

Last chance - Are you actually saying a well worn tyre offers the same level of grip as a brand new one? If not, then you agree with me, mixing a tyre that is legal but worn more than half way will give handling issues.

As you've dodged the question twice now I suspect you do need to agree, you just can't bring yourself to do it can you?

It is a real frustration for people like me having to put up with the lower end of the education spectrum such as yourself. Sucks to be you.

5t.

I see. You make an error in your post but I'm supposed to look through three pages of postings to see what you really meant as you couldn't be bothered to proof read your own postings just to make sure they made sense.

You really do take the biscuit. But what else can we expect from someone who has so little knowledge of what they profess to pontificate about.

But just to enlighten you a little - take two tyres, one new and the other half worn. The half worn tyre would probably have the better grip as a new tyre does require bedding in for about one thousand miles before it reaches peak performance, so there is your answer. Now you'll probably say "what I meant was a nearly new tyre".

And sorry you're frustrated. Are you the female Tory MP featured in all the newspapers recently by any chance?

fivetide

poppasmurf_bewdley wrote: »

I see. You make an error in your post but I'm supposed to look through three pages of postings to see what you really meant as you couldn't be bothered to proof read your own postings just to make sure they made sense.

You really do take the biscuit. But what else can we expect from someone who has so little knowledge of what they profess to pontificate about.

But just to enlighten you a little - take two tyres, one new and the other half worn. The half worn tyre would probably have the better grip as a new tyre does require bedding in for about one thousand miles before it reaches peak performance, so there is your answer. Now you'll probably say "what I meant was a nearly new tyre".

And sorry you're frustrated. Are you the female Tory MP featured in all the newspapers recently by any chance?

No you were meant to read the previous post properly. Would have saved a lot of time and stopped you looking like a plank.

Mind, that above is absolute guff. You'd rather look stupid than admit you were wrong. What a shame.

Thanks for playing though. I am done with you now. Feel free to have the last word as I am sure it will make you feel better.

5t.

poppasmurf_bewdley

fivetide wrote: »

No you were meant to read the previous post properly.

Thanks for playing though. I am done with you now. Feel free to have the last word as I am sure it will make you feel better.

5t.

I read writing when it's writ but not when it's rot.

Sorry you're taking your bat and ball home so nobody can play any more. Mummy calling you in for tea and bed time is she?

Wig

property.advert wrote: »

Would you put on tyres with different diameters ? No, but that is exactly what you are doing if you put a new tyre on one side of an axle and a well used one on the other.

Buy in pairs and for some vehicles, buy 4.

Can you detect a pea under your 10 mattresses when you sleep at night?

hilda1

Thanks for all of the pro-active support and comments.

Based on the advice, I will get one new tyre only and also get a few quotes for the brakes pads/disks; although they do not need to be replaced immediately. However it does ssem that KwikFit are massively overcharging to replace the pads/disks.

Someone(s) advised to replace two or 4 tyres at the same time. I didn't understand the logic of this and am grateful for everyone confirming that this individual(s) was wrong. I have been driving for over 27 years and have never heard of any such advise before; so it will be consequently ignored due to to the above postings.

Andy_L

fivetide wrote: »

On a FWD car, I'd be more tempted to stick a part worn one at the back and then get the two front ones replaced, this is of course assuming the other tyre is well worn. A few mm? Nothing wrong with keeping that on IMHO.

ISTR one of the TV motoring progs (5th Gear?) experimenting with this and, counter-intuativley, handling was better/safer with the newer ones on the back & the more worn ones on the front

fivetide

Andy_L wrote: »

ISTR one of the TV motoring progs (5th Gear?) experimenting with this and, counter-intuativley, handling was better/safer with the newer ones on the back & the more worn ones on the front

Yes I actually read that which was weird. I'd certianly expect things to be improved with a RWD car but not so much a FWD.

Still, goes to show independent test have proved there is a difference in performance between part worn and new tyres. I know I would want to be the one with a worn tyre hitting standing water on the motorway but you just can't tell some people.

5t.

poppasmurf_bewdley

fivetide wrote: »

I know I would want to be the one with a worn tyre hitting standing water on the motorway but you just can't tell some people.

5t.

Thought you'd had your final go at this thread?

Are you still not checking what you write before you post, as the above statement seems to negate everything you've previously written in this thread?

Can we all come and watch when you do (hit the water with a worn tyre)?