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Tyre Retreads
Disco Bristol:
What is your opinion on retreaded tyres?
I have heard several reasons why not to buy retreaded tyres.
As far as I can tell most people believe they are unsafe and have visions of them shedding their tread at speed. I would find it hard to believe that if it was such a common occurrence they would not be allowed to sell them.
Also apparently balancing can be an issue.
And they wear faster (apparently)?
I am looking to buy 4/5 All Terrain tyres for my Disco 300 TDI. I am seriously considering retreaded tyres. I have seen some by Colway for £38 per tyre. Is there a catch?
Can anyone recommend and particularly good value AT tyres?
muddyweb:
You'll hear all sorts of stories, good and bad.... balancing can be an issue if they aren't made very well... as with all types of tyres there are good and bad remoulds.
The MOST IMPORTANT thing when considering tyres is that they carry the correct speed and load rating for your vehicle. I believe that the Colways do, but a lot of remoulds don't... so BEWARE.
If in any doubt, ask the supplier what the speed rating is... they should give you a letter.
The following should be useful :
Speed Symbol "N" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 140 Km/h (88 Mph)
Speed Symbol "P" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 150 Km/h (94 Mph)
Speed Symbol "Q" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 160 Km/h (100 Mph)
Speed Symbol "R" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 170 Km/h (106 Mph)
Speed Symbol "S" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 180 Km/h (113 Mph)
Speed Symbol "T" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 190 Km/h (119 Mph)
Speed Symbol "U" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 200 Km/h (125 Mph)
Speed Symbol "H" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 210 Km/h (130 Mph)
Speed Symbol "V" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 240 Km/h (e.g. 225.55 R 15 91V)
Speed Symbol "W" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 270 Km/h (e.g. 225.60 R 15 96W)
Speed Symbol "Y" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 300 Km/h (e.g. 275.40 R 18 94Y)
Speed Category "VR" For vehicles having speed capability over 210 Km/h (e.g. 195.50 VR 15)
Speed Category "ZR" For vehicles with a speed capability over 240 Km/h (e.g. 205.40 ZR 17)
Now, bear in mind that the above figures are not the speeds that you travel at, but the Maximum Rated Speed for the vehicle. On something like a Defender it is 87 mph, so you get a lot of choice... on a Tdi Discovery it is (I think) 98mph... but I don't know that for sure so it is worth checking in the handbook.
Hope that helps.
TimM:
Many people use retreaded tyres, mostly I suspect because they are a lot cheaper.
I'm sure these are 'adequate' or else they wouldn't be allowed to sell them, but is 'adequate' good enough?
Tyres are the only contact with the road (or whatever) and they are vital to ensuring you stay on the track rather than say hitting a tree or another car by cornering too wide, or when stopping - nomater how good your brakes are, the grip from your tyres is a major factor.
I would rather spend more money to ensure I'm safe, than have more money in my pocket when I die in a crash, so when I replace my tyres I will fit quality recommended brands.
muddyweb:
Just as an addition, the tyres should be 'E' marked too... I've seen a couple of remoulds being sold in the UK which aren't... so you can't go on the road with them.
gords:
I used to have Colway AT tyres and found them to be very good on road and reasonable off-road. They do clog up quite easily though.
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