1year old van from ford dealer - one bald tyre

Herzlos

Was it the same age/brand as the other tyres? If not, then it may be it was a part-worn to replace a puncture and no big deal, but you should check the others thoroughly in case the same was done on another.
If it's the same tyre but won so much quicker, I'd get the tracking checked out so you don't wear the new tyre out in short order.


Then next time you buy a vehicle, check everything over even if it's on the sheet as done.

Takmon

Mistermeaner wrote: »

depends on situation; when buying a 1year old vehicle from a main dealer that comes with warranties up to the eye balls I would happily buy blind trusting in the ability to retrospectively claim for issues

When your driving any vehicle it's your responsibility to make sure it's roadworthy. It's a bit silly not to check the tyres before you buy it, its very silly to not check in future after what has happened this time.

The last car i bought from a garage i checked everything i could when i decided it was the car i wanted so i could point out anything that needed doing before i collected it because it makes it so much easier than dealing with it after.

It doesn't really take much time to check it over and if i had spotted that i would have asked for a matching pair of tyres as part of the deal.

Mistermeaner wrote: »

As previously I didn't check the brakes, the screen wash, the wipers, or that the aircon works, or the heated seats, or the electric seats, or that the removeable seat mechanisms work or that the screen defroster works (it wasn't icy) or the lights, or the hazards, or the suspension, or the cam belt or the ECU mapping, or the under carriage or that the mileage was genuine or the paint on the roof (too high) or that the glove box was empty.

I made sure the paperwork was in order, the spare key was present, the lock nut was present and how various things like the tyre inflation kit works, how to access the add-blue top up

I challenge anyone to honestly put their hand up and claim that each time they drive a vehicle they give it a once over (I drive hire cars with work all the time - ive learned to check them for paint damage to avoid repair bills but don't ever check tyres)

Each time i drive a new vehicle i do walk around it and check the tyres while doing this it only takes 30 seconds. I also regularly have hire cars from work and the only real issues I've spotted are curbing on the wheels so it's always best to check the tyres aswell because they may have been damaged.

Mistermeaner wrote: »

I have also had numerous blow outs over the years (all from punctures in very legal tyres) and I know what happens when a tyre rapdily deflates - going at speed can be scary but manageable, going at 30 barely noticeable apart from handling going funny.

PS all tyres on the van are run flats - pretty standard I think on newer vehicles particularly those without a spare (which is also very common nowadays)

But that's not the issue with a bald tyre. The issue is losing grip unexpectedly in the wet on one side and not the tyre deflating.

Mercdriver

Mistermeaner wrote: »

what are the risk?



when you say "are they all [my] children?" do you mean;

(i) did I put all the kids I have in the van

or

(ii) were all the children in the van of my loin

?

I thought it was reasonably clear. Were all the children yours, or were there children that aren't yours?

Mistermeaner

the morning of the treacherous school run it was dry

Mistermeaner

Mercdriver wrote: »

I thought it was reasonably clear. Were all the children yours, or were there children that aren't yours?

the children are 100% mine

does that make a difference?

Mercdriver

Mistermeaner wrote: »

the morning of the treacherous school run it was dry

I don't think you are taking it seriously enough. One bald tyre can seriously affect the stability and grip of any vehicle. Being this flippant when you are carrying children is actually more than a little scary.

Mercdriver

Mistermeaner wrote: »

the children are 100% mine

does that make a difference?

Well if you were carrying other people's children that would. Still unsafe, even if nothing happened on this occasion.

Mistermeaner

understood and your concern appreciated

I think however you are over estimating the potential consequence of a bald tyre, particularly in dry perfect conditions at low speed

Eyes of the law you are correct, but risk wise this is way way way down the scale IMO

a.turner

Mistermeaner wrote: »

understood and your concern appreciated

I think however you are over estimating the potential consequence of a bald tyre, particularly in dry perfect conditions at low speed

Eyes of the law you are correct, but risk wise this is way way way down the scale IMO

What a hero, although I do think you'd drive it regardless.

Mistermeaner

a.turner wrote: »

What a hero, although I do think you'd drive it regardless.

sorry i am confused; i would drive what regardless of what?