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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ian007miles on 12 October 2011, 18:08

Title: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: ian007miles on 12 October 2011, 18:08

Hi every one. Got my mot Friday and I've just noticed my front tyre is really low on tread so has any one in the east London area got an 18inch wheel and tire (225/40/18) I can borrow for my mot I will even come and get it thanx ian

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 12 October 2011, 19:08

if its below the limit get it changed, its only your safety your putting at risk. especially seens its going to be snowing soon.

if its above the limit then you shouldnt have a problem

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: Phil1980 on 12 October 2011, 19:11

Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 12 October 2011, 19:08

if its below the limit get it changed, its only your safety your putting at risk. especially seens its going to be snowing soon.

if its above the limit then you shouldnt have a problem

Plus anybody who is nearby where he is driving. :smiley:

Just buy a new tyre, I know its expensive, but come on.

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: s-l-i-x on 12 October 2011, 19:18

Put the spare on??

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: golf-sib on 12 October 2011, 20:35

Quote from: s-l-i-x on 12 October 2011, 19:18

Put the spare on??

What slix said, can't fail you for having a spare on.

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: dom on 12 October 2011, 21:04

Or just buy a new tyre, your going to need it anyway so why risk driving around with an illegal tyre after putting a different wheel on for the MOT? :huh:

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: Wayne on 12 October 2011, 21:05

As posted, bite the bullet and get a new tyre.

Title: Re: Any got a wheel I can borrow??????
Post by: ian007miles on 12 October 2011, 21:51

I've got new tyres but there locked in my mates garage till he gets back off of holiday next Friday but the mot has run out and I don't have a spare wheel coz I have got run flat tyres and my baterys are in the spare wheel well