Discussion
Having an expensive month, and whilst doing some brake work noticed that one of my front tyres has a nasty gash in the sidewall. Annoying as the fronts have 7mm on them.
On further inspection, it's in the rim protector, so it's probably OK but doesn't sit that easy with me as it's the family car and we'll be using it for the family holiday this year (if I get the brakes done in time!).
Anyway, as the other side is fine and 7-8mm, I was just going to replace the one tyre, but I notice that it has been superseded - it's a Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2, but it has been replaced by 3. Are they similar enough to go across axles OK? I did similar on my wife's Qashqai when she picked up a puncture and the RainExpert2 and been changed to a 3 - didn't notice until it was fitted, but looked similar enough. Has been fine.
So:
Replace tyre?
If yes, OK to have a new tyre and a 7-8mm on the same axle?
If yes, OK to mix old and new versions?
On further inspection, it's in the rim protector, so it's probably OK but doesn't sit that easy with me as it's the family car and we'll be using it for the family holiday this year (if I get the brakes done in time!).
Anyway, as the other side is fine and 7-8mm, I was just going to replace the one tyre, but I notice that it has been superseded - it's a Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2, but it has been replaced by 3. Are they similar enough to go across axles OK? I did similar on my wife's Qashqai when she picked up a puncture and the RainExpert2 and been changed to a 3 - didn't notice until it was fitted, but looked similar enough. Has been fine.
So:
Replace tyre?
If yes, OK to have a new tyre and a 7-8mm on the same axle?
If yes, OK to mix old and new versions?
Bought the car 6 months ago, wheels came pre-kerbed I'm afraid. Doesn't help that the tree on the pavement in front of our house has pushed out the kerbstones which is I suspect how the damage to the tyre happened (it has also destroyed the pavement and is affecting our garden but that's another story...).
So yes, but I wouldn't bother getting the wheels refurbed as they are the worst wheels I have ever had to try and keep clean anyway (BMW MV2s) and will likely replace them with something else from BMW in 17/18" flavour in due course.
So yes, but I wouldn't bother getting the wheels refurbed as they are the worst wheels I have ever had to try and keep clean anyway (BMW MV2s) and will likely replace them with something else from BMW in 17/18" flavour in due course.
TheTwitcher said:
Has the OP recently traded-in a Cliosport 200?
Bugger Off!Like I said I bought the car in Feb with already destroyed alloys. It's a 13 year old e46 with 150k miles, lacquer peel, and rust! Take the piss out of its appearance by all means but don't criticise my driving!
Well I decided to ask my friendly neighbourhood tyre/exhaust place as they see them all day long and if anybody will err on the side of replacement it will be them - was told "absolutely fine" - no cords visible, and it is well outside the tyre line. So I will stick with it I think. Thanks all!
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff