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I had a similar situation a few months ago . Turned up outside a tyre supplier and asked if he had the tyre in stock . He confirmed they had . I then showed him the nail . He provided an extraction tool (pliers) . I pulled out the nail and it turned out it wasn't long enough to have penetrated the pneumatic chamber . .
We both laughed . The tyre man said "lucky this time" , I acknowledged his remark and I drove off . .
Simon Templar Wrote:I had a similar situation a few months ago . Turned up outside a tyre supplier and asked if he had the tyre in stock . He confirmed they had . I then showed him the nail . He provided an extraction tool (pliers) . I pulled out the nail and it turned out it wasn't long enough to have penetrated the pneumatic chamber . .
We both laughed . The tyre man said "lucky this time" , I acknowledged his remark and I drove off . .
Rusty2009 Wrote:1. Never pull anything out the tyre. Get it round to a tyre place.
2. Always have matching tyres per axle.
Or 3 buy a set of GTC 19's.
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1. That's the plan , I've got Evans halshaws service plan which includes free puncture repairs
2. Why is that?? I jut usually get non matching part worms cos I'm tight lol
3. If he gets the tyres sorted I would buy them tomorrow even if they had part worn ones on!!!!
Just what I had drummed into me from my grandfather and father (both ex PSV driver's most likely done more miles in reverse than you/I have done in forward gear) I never bothered to ask them why.
I bet if he go the right size tyre's for you you wouldn't want to pay the extra
To be fair though mate yes they rub a bit but they look good on the five door and you can get your part worn's that you are happy with, I got a full set of part worn's all Conti's all with 7mm on them, it took a little time I also let a couple get resisted so I could knock the price down.
The reason for the same tyre I've always been lead to believe is due to the difference in grip/wet characteristics between different makes of tyres. This could have adverse affects when they are on the same axel or make the car less predictable.
Just went out for a drive, now ive got a SCREW in my front drivers side tyre, luckly its in the middle so evans halshaw will repair it for free on friday when the car is going in anyway, VERY annoying