[nzenigma]

Quote:
"  Anyone who has driven a ute with 2 year old tyres will know how the handling goes from normal to lethal when there is a shower of rain. " Unquote.

It's a  UTE !!
It's  supposed to be SIDEWAYS in the rain !!
or the grass, or the dirt , or  the mud.     
     

You are right Mick, just making a point to help the PD drivers     

Speaking of tyre economy, here is a shot of my latest acquisition (350Z) .

Young  Fred Wong rotated and re-rotated his tyres, and one wet night his whole car rotated. Pity that. 

[Dazzler]

@nzenigma you have an interesting "stable"of vehicles!

I'd love to check it out on our next road trip!

[nzenigma]

@nzenigma you have an interesting "stable"of vehicles!

I'd love to check it out on our next road trip!

  My numerous Oz  friends are always welcome... You head the list Daz. 

[Dazzler]

 

[Pikapolonica]

bumping

I’ve had to replace a tyre due to wall damage and chucked on the spare.  In order for the tyres to “match” guy suggested leaving on the spare and getting a new front tyre.

Which I assume neither will have a sensor?  So the current old front tyre will become the spare and I’ll have two new front tyres.  Unfortunately same brand not available (I think kumho (?spelling), so brand new one will be Hancock, which will be the closest tread to my current.

So what do I do now about the sensors?

[Dazzler]

Hi Vanessa,

They should be able to transfer the TPMS valves to the new tyre  and the one you had as a spare. Location doesn't matter as system will pick that up after you drive for a while.   

[Pikapolonica]

They did, just took a while to kick in......but dickheads again left the spare overinflated.

[The Gonz]

... dickheads again left the spare overinflated

Ah perofessionals, bless'em.

[Pikapolonica]

Now you'd think they'd check the pressure in all tyres and correct them, right?!

[nzenigma]

 common that the spare is inflated to at least 40psi. Assumed that it is a forgotten item and you wont regularly check the pressure..... until
 the day you need it.