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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Kwok8 on 26 October 2009, 13:55

Title: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: Kwok8 on 26 October 2009, 13:55

I recently purchased some Monza IIs with tyres on.

The tyres are a very not a very good brand, but 2 are almost new and 2 need changing.

I just want to know that if i roll them along flat ground, should they roll smooth, as 2 of them don't.

I'll probably end up changing all four tyres anyway, but would be a waste of the 2 relatively new ones.

Title: Re: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: JonnyG on 26 October 2009, 21:21

Quote from: Kwok8 on 26 October 2009, 13:55

I recently purchased some Monza IIs with tyres on.

The tyres are a very not a very good brand, but 2 are almost new and 2 need changing.

I just want to know that if i roll them along flat ground, should they roll smooth, as 2 of them don't.

I'll probably end up changing all four tyres anyway, but would be a waste of the 2 relatively new ones.

It's quite hard to roll them smoothly due to the inbalance of the offset (they tend to topple over to one side), but they obviously should be perfectly symetrical and form a consistent circumference.  Some people have had problems with their tyres stepping on the inside edge.

Personally I'd ditch the cheap tyres and get a new set of good tyres and have them balanced dynamically.  When balancing they will discover any problems with the wheels.   

Title: Re: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: Kwok8 on 26 October 2009, 22:04

So if I take them to tyre garage, they would could basically tell if the tyres are uneven? They are off the car. Also the previous owner mentioned they had a tire sealantin the tire, is there a need to mention this when I change my tires?

Title: Re: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 27 October 2009, 08:04

If you go into a tyre place and ask them to check if the tyres are ok, I suspect the answer will be "no, would you like us to sell you some new ones?"

Title: Re: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: Rhyso on 27 October 2009, 08:33

if you run your hands over the surface of the tyre you should be able to tell if they have worn unevenly as you'll notice a 'stepping'

Quote from: JonnyG on 26 October 2009, 21:21

Personally I'd ditch the cheap tyres and get a new set of good tyres and have them balanced dynamically.  When balancing they will discover any problems with the wheels.   

+1 especially in the colder winter months you want something decent to help keep you on the road  :smiley:

Title: Re: Are the tyres uneven?
Post by: FamilyDub on 27 October 2009, 11:14

Quote from: jaydubveedub on 27 October 2009, 08:04

If you go into a tyre place and ask them to check if the tyres are ok, I suspect the answer will be "no, would you like us to sell you some new ones?"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Kwok8 on 26 October 2009, 13:55

The tyres are a very not a very good brand, but 2 are almost new and 2 need changing.

Try Blackcircles.com  or  camskill.co.uk for some decent tyres. Difference is night and day :afro: