car problem think its the clutch

forgotmyname

Use less revs when pulling away? The clutch and the tyres last a lot longer and dont sit there spinning.

jase1

forgotmyname wrote: »

Use less revs when pulling away? The clutch and the tyres last a lot longer and dont sit there spinning.

I had to re-learn that one when I first put on the winter tyres -- more apt to losing traction in the wet, especially when turning out of a junction at the same time

xyellowx

bridgestone turanza (factory fitted)
thanks for all the advice

jimbo_the_jetset

xyellowx wrote: »

will post tyre type 2morra not going outside now its dark but they are the factory fitted ones on 18100 miles

Original factory fitted?? Front wheels with 18k on??

If as you say they have plenty of tread left then they must be a very hard compound and thus not give much grip. I agree with Strider that the roads are very slippy right now, no substantial rain for a while to wash them clean

anotherbaldrick

Have you started wearing stiletto heels ?

Strider590

xyellowx wrote: »

bridgestone turanza (factory fitted)
thanks for all the advice

Had these on mine and they'd be my TOP choice........ In the summer!

For as much as I like the performance in dry conditions, they were utterly useless in the winter months, especially if they're not brand new. To the point where on even the slightest incline in the snow, I could not move at all.

I'm now running on Avon ZV5's, they last me 9 months (i've had 2 full sets so far), the Birdgestones lasted just over 12 months. But I'm happy to sacrifice longevity for wet weather grip, this is the UK after all! I was actually stranded at home for 3 days (couple of years back) with just an inch of snow.

mikey72

9 months for a set of tyres?

You really need help unless you do mega miles a year.

I get 20,000 miles on front tyres, 40,000 on the backs, driving badly.

Swopping front to back I get 26,000 miles from a set.

Strider590

mikey72 wrote: »

9 months for a set of tyres?

No, 9 months for the rears, they wear faster because the camber is off by 1.5 degree's, and due to needing expensive replacement camber bolts + fitting (which I can't do at home), it's cheaper to replace the tyres, than to fork out £350+.
Passes MOT fine, just wears the inner edges a bit quickly.

I don't rotate tyres, it merely delays the inevitable and means having to fork out twice as much when the other two catch up.
I prefer to keep my car costs spread out through the year.

mikey72 wrote: »

I get 20,000 miles on front tyres, 40,000 on the backs, driving badly.

Well.... What can I say

mikey72

You get stranded in a fwd car, that you wear back tyres out with?
Or two full sets as you said earlier.

I'd be more inclined to check the front wheels again if I was the op, 18,000 miles will be near the end of their life on the front.

xyellowx

thanks for the advice
had a proper look at tyres today plenty of tread on them and got a few miles left on them yet however far from looking like they did from brand new.

never changed tyres for the winter but will have a think about doing it for next year
how much can i expect the local tryre garage to charge me to swap 4 tyres over for me? at a guess hour/2hours labour?

also any recommendations for a good winter tyre for the cmax? (that doesnt break the bank)