Query re tyres

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RicksAlfas

13,809 posts

254 months

Monday 4th November 2024
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andy43 said:
Imho it shows the previous owner didn’t care about the car - I wouldn’t mismatch tyres and I’d guess most PHers wouldn’t either.
In a perfect world we would all like matching tyres, but if you have an unrepairable puncture and the tyre shop can get you going with a Pirelli or you have to wait a number of days for a matching Michelin, what do you do?

andy43

10,974 posts

264 months

Monday 4th November 2024
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RicksAlfas said:
andy43 said:
Imho it shows the previous owner didn’t care about the car - I wouldn’t mismatch tyres and I’d guess most PHers wouldn’t either.
In a perfect world we would all like matching tyres, but if you have an unrepairable puncture and the tyre shop can get you going with a Pirelli or you have to wait a number of days for a matching Michelin, what do you do?
Fair point. Honda PS4 was damaged - I couldn’t get one anywhere to match the barely worn other tyre so I ended up on eBay buying an old stock unused one from a private seller but I agree that’s not always possible. Personally I’d change them as pairs rather than mismatch them but I’m weird.

JSPC43

Original Poster:

9 posts

3 months

Tuesday 5th November 2024
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Quick update, the dealer has agreed to fit a Pirelli so that all 4 tyres match. Don't ask, don't get !!

VeeReihenmotor6

2,403 posts

185 months

Tuesday 5th November 2024
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Great outcome and well done, result!

MustangGT

12,577 posts

290 months

Tuesday 5th November 2024
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Well done!