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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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As you can see the tread on the out side is basically bald! But this hardly comes into contact with the surface and across the rest of the tyre is just above the legal limit. Im 90% sure what i think, but just wanted second opinion


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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Nope, look legal to me, just.

The tread has to be above the minimum for the centre 3/4 of the tyre so that tyre is ok provided the carcus is not showing anywhere.

I wouldn't drive round on it though
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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buy some new wheels and tyres u tight arse
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Nah its not showing anywhere! Though the wheel i toke of had little holes all on the inside So i put this wheel on which was the spare Fook knows why the tyre has worn like that, as the car doesnt pull etc so tracking is fine, unless it was out before. I want drive like that for a month max if possible as i want to order some 18"s up but cant afford it until i get a job
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Personally I would go get a runner for 20 notes than drive on that for a month.

Will probably be fine though. If you die, can I have your saph?
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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pmsl, i still got my 306 if that was sold i would gladly order up the new alloys! lol

nice set of 18"
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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and a super chip will do

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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lol na no engine mods to this one

Woohooo just had call on pug
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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I wouldn't drive around on it. No chance.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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very much illegal.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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what would cause it to wear like that? I would presume tracking way off?


Hmm if it is illegal with i thought it was i will chuck a new one on there, just a shame as im going to but 18"s soon. Well if this guy buys my pug now this afternoon i will just order them up on Monday
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhys
Woohooo just had call on pug
What a coincidence. Me too

Fingers crossed for both of us
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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And that for the winter,shame on you
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhys
what would cause it to wear like that? I would presume tracking way off?


Hmm if it is illegal with i thought it was i will chuck a new one on there, just a shame as im going to but 18"s soon. Well if this guy buys my pug now this afternoon i will just order them up on Monday
Rhys, whats the details on your pug? Year, mileage price etc?

I'll be looking for something like that if I sell mine later
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Rhys my RST failed an MOT on a tyre that was in better condition that your one, but had the same problem. It had worn on the inner edge but had plenty of tread over the other 3/4 of the tyre but they failed it, so i would say no

BTW it wasnt my RST that caused it to wear the inner edge, it was the previous owner before i bought the wheels and tyres
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gurnE
Nope, look legal to me, just.

The tread has to be above the minimum for the centre 3/4 of the tyre so that tyre is ok provided the carcus is not showing anywhere.

I wouldn't drive round on it though
That's for the MOT mate but I promise that would earn you 3 points and a fine. Change the tyre mate

Bet it's the front nearside
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Bet it's the front nearside
I'll go with Front offside
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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It's suffering with roundabout tyre syndrome
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Thats the spare wheel! The one on the car was even worse fron drivers side!

Guy come to look at the pug and wants it, be he wants his dad to come and see it tomorrow before he buys it Just worried about the clutch as it bites really low on the pedal, but its always been like that!

GurnE Shes up for Ł2800 the car is mint seen ones go on trader for more and they look like heaps
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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legally it has to have 1.6mm of tread on the central 3/4's of the tyre with the tread outside this limit being visible. - the above tyre is very much illegal!
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Try living in swindon boys, Roundabout capital of the world!!!!!!!!!

Nearside front wears before the rears.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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not a berlingo/partner van by any chance?

these are very common for wearing out the n/s/f in record time.

chassis leg was welded on in the wrong position on literally thousands of them!
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