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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:02

Title: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:02
Hay guys

Quick question.

She fail today on bold tyre rite. So iv took her home to put
My spare on tht I had down the garden. "brand new"

Matey said it has to be the same size. My size of my tyre tht is illegal is
205/55 R16 91W

My spare wheel is
205/55 R16 91V

What's the score as the difference is 91W & 91V, if I put the spare wheel "91V" will it fail due to tht last number&letter?

Thanks.
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: bobbieboy69er on 29 June 2012, 18:03
no thats just the speed rating mate, stick it on and enjoy another 12 months of motoring!
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:09
U shore? Cheers mate. I take it it's the 205/55R16 bit thts the important bit????
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 29 June 2012, 18:13
speed rating
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 June 2012, 18:21
Tyres/wheels have to be the same across the axle so front tyres both being the same size and same for rear. Your spare will be fine for the MOT  :smiley:
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:39
Brill  :grin:

A lot happier now as iv saved myself... Youv saved me a small fortune.

Thanks chaps ;-))
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: scarr89 on 29 June 2012, 18:46
Quote from: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:39
Brill  :grin:

A lot happier now as iv saved myself... Youv saved me a small fortune.

Thanks chaps ;-))

Stick it on for the MOT, get a new front tyre and put the spare back in the boot!  :wink:
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 18:59
Yea mate. I was planning on getting sun new alloys & tyres in a few months anyway. Soo will keep the spare on untill thn ;)
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: colgtiturb on 29 June 2012, 20:01
The difference between the 'W' & the 'V' is the speed rating - the 'W' is a higher speed rating. Potentially the difference in tyre tread patterns & speed ratings could impact how the car handles or brakes, especially when on the limit.

I never take chances on tyres - they are the only contact between the car & the road & it amazes me the amount of people that will drive on defective / cheap / dangerous tyres & risk the lives of other road users.

It's your conscience at the end of the day...
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 20:43
Yea i understand tht buddy, but i just want to no whether it will pass the MOTif i put the spare wheel on thts 91V, to replace the Bald 91W Tyre  :smiley:
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Wayne on 29 June 2012, 22:22
It will be fine :afro:
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: harlemex on 29 June 2012, 22:32
Quote from: colgtiturb on 29 June 2012, 20:01
The difference between the 'W' & the 'V' is the speed rating - the 'W' is a higher speed rating. Potentially the difference in tyre tread patterns & speed ratings could impact how the car handles or brakes, especially when on the limit.

If this was the case then it would be an MOT fail. The speed ratings arent a problem since the lowest one is 170mph.  :tongue:
Title: Re: MOT - She faild today, Quick query
Post by: Broomers-GTi on 29 June 2012, 23:04
Shweet. :P

Cheers. :)