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Dave47 Member Since: 31 Aug 2014 Location: Margate Kent Posts: 1291 |
When I collected my Freel2 last year the dealer! proudly pointed out the new doublestar tyres he had fitted on the front axle, what a load of rubbish, absolute waste of money.
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30th Jan 2017 11:42 am |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Personally I would refuse the car and get them to fit OE tyres, especially if they claim to be a LR specialist, if they are cutting corners like that, what else have they done? |
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30th Jan 2017 1:59 pm |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3869 |
my first FL2 bought from a LR dealer had 4 new Maxxis tyres fitted to it, Id never heard of them at that time but was just impressed that they had replaced all 4.
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30th Jan 2017 2:42 pm |
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Franklinp99 Member Since: 08 Dec 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 40 |
Probably the best course of action as I've already paid my deposit, I will let them know I think they should put premium tyres on a premium branded car. After all I'm not buying a Ford Fiesta am I? |
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30th Jan 2017 2:48 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Are the tyres stamped the 107 loading, to ensure you are well within the limits for the towing noseweight and loading of the car over the rear axle.
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30th Jan 2017 4:15 pm |
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Dave47 Member Since: 31 Aug 2014 Location: Margate Kent Posts: 1291 |
In my case I was more than happy with the deal, as the front tyres on it we're OK and legal so basically they where out of his profit! and I got a very good trade in on the Discovery TD5 DAVE. I.A.M. F1rst Driver. Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual. Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon, |
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30th Jan 2017 5:14 pm |
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Franklinp99 Member Since: 08 Dec 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 40 |
The loading is correct at 103 but the speed rating's wrong, so they're gonna need changing! |
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30th Jan 2017 6:03 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
OK, should have mentioned my originals are Pirelli's on an 18" rim and are 107 loading, other rim sizes and car year may differ. |
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30th Jan 2017 11:56 pm |
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Franklinp99 Member Since: 08 Dec 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 40 |
They eventually admitted they had fitted the wrong spec tyres so I said I wanted Avon ZX7's fitted instead. They had the cheek to ask for another £100 to pay for the difference! Anyway I stood my ground saying my OH is gonna come down and make a scene (you really wouldn't want that) ......I don't think they had any choice but to go with the Avons at no extra charge. |
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31st Jan 2017 11:50 am |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3869 |
great result |
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31st Jan 2017 12:22 pm |
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