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I've just had my front tyres replaced for the first time. The chap showed me that one was buckled. I haven't noticed, and I don't get any vibrations through the steering. I was up to 110 on a track day yesterday.. so it would appear to not affect things in a practical way.
So, is it dangerous to run with it, is it likely to cause adverse wear on other bits of the steering and suspension?
These guys to a wheel exchange system for about £100, has anyone tried that route? The Lotus Centre Wheel Replacement
So, is it dangerous to run with it, is it likely to cause adverse wear on other bits of the steering and suspension?
These guys to a wheel exchange system for about £100, has anyone tried that route? The Lotus Centre Wheel Replacement
If it is obvious then you will probably have problems come MOT time, mine failed last year and the technician showed me a dent in the rim which was allowing the tyre to bulge out noticeably. It was a Friday afternoon and I was told if I returned within 24 hours with problem fixed there would be no re-test.
After a call to the Lotus Centre I dashed up the A30; cheepest option was £100 exchange on a 12 spoke like for like (there is a deposit which is returnable if yours turns out to be repairable). I was keen to use the excuse to change to Victories but there was no trade in deal to be done due to their popularity so in the end I chose a set of 340r wheels refurbished in black at a good price (3 round wheels as trade in) complete with a set of Advans and am delighted with the new look of the car - see profile. They even loaned me a round wheel to get through the MOT in the meantime.
I haven't used them for any other services but a friend from Plymouth (non PHer) recommends then highly.
After a call to the Lotus Centre I dashed up the A30; cheepest option was £100 exchange on a 12 spoke like for like (there is a deposit which is returnable if yours turns out to be repairable). I was keen to use the excuse to change to Victories but there was no trade in deal to be done due to their popularity so in the end I chose a set of 340r wheels refurbished in black at a good price (3 round wheels as trade in) complete with a set of Advans and am delighted with the new look of the car - see profile. They even loaned me a round wheel to get through the MOT in the meantime.
I haven't used them for any other services but a friend from Plymouth (non PHer) recommends then highly.
Thanks guys, it just needs to be a little lower, but, it's my daily drive and I have to exercise care with my number plate as it is.
The wheels were a bit of a leap of faith, I really didnt like them in silver but had a pretty good idea of how the end result would hang together, just need some better brakes now because they are fully visible through the spokes. They are a few kilos lighter than both the 12 spokes and the victories so that ought to help. They also offered a set of 12 spokes in black which look close enough to S1 Exige wheels without the fitting problems.
The wheels were a bit of a leap of faith, I really didnt like them in silver but had a pretty good idea of how the end result would hang together, just need some better brakes now because they are fully visible through the spokes. They are a few kilos lighter than both the 12 spokes and the victories so that ought to help. They also offered a set of 12 spokes in black which look close enough to S1 Exige wheels without the fitting problems.
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