Are reinforced tyres ok ?

[HarryMann]

Costco are as good as frnachised to Michelin, unless Mich's don't do the ones for your vehicle, when they are 'allowed' to get them elsewhere..

If they have a suitable Michelin, you probably won't get a better fitted price anywhere

Mich's are out to monopolise the market where they can, and obviosuly have a very keen arrangement with Costco who also do their own promotions from time to time (e.g. 4 tyres on a Nissan Micra £44 fitted Ok, then twist my arm!)

[Ivor Brownun]

Pleased with my Firestones, been on for a couple of years. Wear and drive well. £44 fitted, valves + balancing included (each of course.) I would think you can still get them for that. 185 tho not 195

[kevtherev]

Hello Kev,
During your 20 years in the tyre maufacturing business did you ever hear of a brand of tyre called 'itchyfanny' as i've been offered a set of these for £50 fitted and bolloxed, the guy said they should be ok as long as i don't drive the van because they are designed for commercial use only and meant for Television ads. They do seem quite a bargain but i would rather get a sexperts opinion on what i should do as i've always been a firm believer in the old saying 'never mind the quality give me the quantity'.

itchyfanny...


OK OK I've got off the high horse , burnt the lecturn, and drooled over some 17" 225/45's will this hypocrisy ever end!

[sixsprings]

Are reinforced tyres ok for my van

mine has reinforced on.
it passed a german TUV test with them on.

so i guess so. --- does it say 750, 775, 800kgs or so?

i would think that full strength 8 ply have been designed with the abuse given by white arrow drivers taken into account.

i used to work at white arrow, and i can assure you i was much less careful with their "pooh" ford than i am with my own beloved VW

in my experience, the less you pay, the more out of balance they'll be, the sooner they'll wear out, blob out, or something (maybe others will disagree / qualify this statement?)...given that the difference between the cheapest you've found at 45 each, and a quality make such as continentals is only going to be around 50-70 a set, then why not treat yourself to really nice ones, and bugger the cost? over the distance you'll get out of them, it's a tiny amount of money. plus, they really are an important part of the car

[dridgy]

yes oh yessssie.

i think ill get some good ones as you rightly say, you get what you pays for.

and they are very important.

thanks

john

[kevtherev]

I had Pirelli P6000 fitted at £97 each........... lotta dosh I know but what a fabulous ride and grip in the wet