Sinky
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Jun 20, 2011 12:46:08 GMT
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Iv just fitted a couple of secondhand  tyres to my motor. Great tread but I now know why the guy was getting rid off them so cheap  :  Has anybody out there got any cure to get rid of Flatspots?  Ta 195/50/15 by the way |
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2003 Piaggio X9 Evo
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stealthstylz
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Tyre flatspot stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
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Jun 20, 2011 12:53:26 GMT
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There's nothing you can do really, maybe a really high wheel rpm burnout will scrub enough of the other tread off to make it better.
Matt
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Copey
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Jun 20, 2011 14:45:29 GMT
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haha, like Matt i would suggest doing a big ass burn out to wear the rest of the tread a bit, but thats not gonna cure it totally, just make it a little less noticable
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Copey
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Jun 20, 2011 14:46:16 GMT
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though you can get 195/50/15 Toyo T1Rs from www.camskill.com for £35 a pop, cheap as and a great tyre! |
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Last Edit: Jun 20, 2011 14:49:04 GMT by Copey
1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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djefk
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Jun 20, 2011 20:11:47 GMT
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+1 on buying new tyres. Your tyres are one of those things you shouldn't skimp on, ESPECIALLY if they have flat spots- it means the car they were on has stood for a long time and the carcass has degraded! Tyres can save (or lose) your life dude!
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murran
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Jun 20, 2011 20:41:54 GMT
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i only buy part worns for my rears. new only on the fronts.
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Mr S
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Jun 21, 2011 10:02:38 GMT
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if they have flat spots- it means the car they were on has stood for a long time and the carcass has degraded! Not necessarily down to carcass degradation - our van at work has prettymuch got octagon shaped tyres - this may or may not be due to the incorrect application of the handbrake at speed... ;D ;D |
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Last Edit: Jun 21, 2011 10:03:35 GMT by Mr S
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bortaf
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Jun 21, 2011 12:19:01 GMT
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flat spoted from an extended skid or from being parked a long time in the same spot? all my classics sufffer the later after a winter in the garage, I over pump by 10 PSI or so then go for a drive, that usually sorts it out, the metal reinfocing takes the shape of the loaded lower section and stays like it for a while. If the overpump and drive don't work they are usually past it i'm affraid, can't remember the last time I bought new tyres? yes I can 1994 it was, tiger tyres charged £325 for 4 on me granada, since then never bought a new tyre but then I don't really speed about, bring on the nun killer accusations  actually thats a lie i bough 4 new tyres but S/H (2 days after the bloke bought em) they were remoulds and they sidewall rotted after 3 months, cost me bloody £60 they did |
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Jun 21, 2011 18:36:08 GMT
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A new tyre is the only answer here. Never skimp on tyres or brakes. VERY important.
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Sinky
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Jun 22, 2011 12:26:06 GMT
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OK look like bin bound.Thanks all!
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tyres to my motor.
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Ta
