16-07-2012, 11:57 AM
What's your view on this?
I was quite surprised at the weekend when talking to my father-in-law, he says that "you just get the cheapest you can in the right size" and that tyres are a "false economy".
This has come about because I need some new rubber, and because I'm an idiot and had to have the particular Focus I wanted, shedding the 2 front 17" wheels is going to cost about £160 because I want a decent tyre. I can get budgets for about £50 each.
I was pretty amazed that this opinion is quite common. Is it a sign of the economic times? People skimping on car maintenance and sundries perhaps at the risk of their own safety?
What's your opinion?
And what tyre would be your choice in 215/45/17 size? I've found the cheapest place seems to be camskill. Reviews / experiences welcome...
I was quite surprised at the weekend when talking to my father-in-law, he says that "you just get the cheapest you can in the right size" and that tyres are a "false economy".
This has come about because I need some new rubber, and because I'm an idiot and had to have the particular Focus I wanted, shedding the 2 front 17" wheels is going to cost about £160 because I want a decent tyre. I can get budgets for about £50 each.
I was pretty amazed that this opinion is quite common. Is it a sign of the economic times? People skimping on car maintenance and sundries perhaps at the risk of their own safety?
What's your opinion?
And what tyre would be your choice in 215/45/17 size? I've found the cheapest place seems to be camskill. Reviews / experiences welcome...
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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