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IvanOpinion

I know many HGVs rely on retreaded tyres or ones with recut grooves but to be honest I wouldn't put them anywhere near my car ... I have seen too many where the tread has decided to separate from the carcass (either as a large blister or a complete separation). Safety is far more important than saving a few quid.

One thing about Kwikfit is that if you put in a set of their brake pads then they are guaranteed for life (as long as you carry out any necessary work on your brakes). I have managed to get new pads in my car on a couple of occasions totally free.

Ivan

Mr_Skint_2

IvanOpinion wrote:

I know many HGVs rely on retreaded tyres or ones with recut grooves but to be honest I wouldn't put them anywhere near my car ... I have seen too many where the tread has decided to separate from the carcass (either as a large blister or a complete separation). Safety is far more important than saving a few quid.

One thing about Kwikfit is that if you put in a set of their brake pads then they are guaranteed for life (as long as you carry out any necessary work on your brakes). I have managed to get new pads in my car on a couple of occasions totally free.

Ivan

Cheers Ivan, too true retreads are ok for making a swing, apart from that they arent worth a dime.

Wig

My post is still there and like I said, they are now rigourously tested (not as if they weren't before) and type approved. Just make sure they are E11(made in uk) or that you are happy with the country of origin. Avoid E8, E46 (Czech rep & Ukraine)

I have used remoulds for the last 6 - 8 years no problems what so ever (about 3 sets every 2 years).

The shredding you speak of can happen to any tyre, usually those which are at the wrong pressure.

Remoulds are speed rated to 112mph & some to 140mph.

Remoulds are environmentally friendly too.

Oh, and as well as me, I know many other people who have used them too with no problems.

Mr_Skint_2

So 3 sets every 2 years, thats a false economy surely.

1 set every 4-5 years for me.

Wig

That's because you are a normal driver, and I (used to) drive huge amounts every year, as an example for you front brake discs (Discs not pads) I'd be lucky if they nearly lasted one whole year. Your brake discs probably last about 6 - 8 years.

I tried firestones once, cost three times as much, made no difference to handling, and lasted exactly the same time (6 - 8 months) Now that IS a false economy!

Mr_Skint_2

Im asleep now.

IvanOpinion

Wig
What sort of mileage would you expect of a retread/remould? I know from my tyres (not expensive ones, but not retread/remoulds) I would expect to get about 27-30K on the fronts and possibly 70-80K on the rears (front wheel drive). I have got more mileage out of Michelin front tyres .. but they are expensive.

Ivan

Dingdangdoforme

Back to Kwik fit, few years ago was in city centre when handbrake cable appeared to have snapped, took it to the nearest garage which happened to be Kwik fit. They put it on the ramp and told me I needed a new cable (~£80) and that I may as well replace the smaller cable? (further £50), luckily for me they couldn't replace the cables as a bracket that the cables run through/ attatch to? had sheared off and would need welding. Kwik fit suggested I took it to a garage for welding and then to bring it back and they would replace the cables.
Took it to my local garage (the one I use regularly) they did the welding, refitted the cables as nothing wrong with them - total ~£35.

Several years later cable did snap - AA mechanic replaced with new one - total for parts ~£15, just where do Kwik fit get there prices from?

Wig

Ivan,

About 30K. But a lot depends on where those 30K are done and then another factor is how you drive in that environment. On a motorway you might expect to get more than around a city.

I tried new firestones costing 55 - 60 pounds each and recieved the same mileage I was getting from the remoulds which at the time cost 22 pounds each, so I went back to remoulds.

My cars were all rear wheel drive, so I dunno if that makes any difference.

Mr_Skint_2

:rotfl: Pneumatic Vs Solid