Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it.
So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. -- Adam |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Tim -- Adam |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote:
On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. -- Adam |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
ARW wrote:
On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Is it the same weight? There has to be a reason for the 50mph sticker. If the size is the same then that only leaves weight/thickness or possibly speed rating as the remaining option. Have you checked the speed rating on the tyre wall? No doubt just penny pinching by the car makers. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
ARW wrote:
On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) Or perhaps they don't think mere consumers can do up wheelnuts; but in that case 5mph would be better limit. -- Roger Hayter |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 21:54, ARW wrote:
On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Do they have the same load capability? Has someone put a replacement tyre on the space savers rim and is it the correct size for the tyre? |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 22:40, Roger Hayter wrote:
ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) No such rule and the corsa my daughter bought has a full sized spare even if its a steel not alloy. Or perhaps they don't think mere consumers can do up wheelnuts; but in that case 5mph would be better limit. I have seen people struggle to undo wheel nuts but not tighten them. Typically they only need about 55 ft-pounds. |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
Tim Streater wrote:
In article , Roger Hayter wrote: ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) Or perhaps they don't think mere consumers can do up wheelnuts; but in that case 5mph would be better limit. Sometimes garages don't do up the wheelnuts. Very true, But that would be a reason for not using cars at all. Or for checking the wheelnuts. -- Roger Hayter |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 23:42, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , Roger Hayter wrote: ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must haveÂ* speed restriction sticker.Â* Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU.Â* (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) Or perhaps they don't think mere consumers can do up wheelnuts;Â* but in that case 5mph would be better limit. Sometimes garages don't do up the wheelnuts. some years ago I put a car in for MoT and to have two tyres replaced which I was told would not passs the MoT. Paid up and was given the Mot cert. Driving home ther was a regular knocking noise from the rear. Checked the wheel bolts and found that they were only finger tight on one wheel. Took the car back (only about a mile each way) Garage was not concerned but my question was how could a car with loose wheel bolts pass an Mot? No sensible answer but needless to say I have never used them again. Malcolm --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
In message , Roger Hayter
writes Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) I have had two Octavia's. One deciding factor was the full size spare. Both had full size alloys with full sized tyres. The last one had no stickers. The current one has 50mph stickers on the spare. I have no idea why. -- Bill |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"Tim Streater" wrote in message .. . In article , Tim+ wrote: ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Is it the same weight? There has to be a reason for the 50mph sticker. If the size is the same then that only leaves weight/thickness or possibly speed rating as the remaining option. Have you checked the speed rating on the tyre wall? No doubt just penny pinching by the car makers. Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. While I went a long time between flats, recently I went through a patch where I got a couple a year for a few years. Almost always due to a screw through the tread, in one case two screws almost 189 degrees apart so it couldnt be sabotage. We do have a lot of new houses being built so likely they are coming off builders utes etc. |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 22:42, dennis@home wrote:
On 12/04/2019 21:54, ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Do they have the same load capability? Has someone put a replacement tyre on the space savers rim and is it the correct size for the tyre? I would say, judging by the condition of the spare and the accessories, that it has never been touched until yesterday. -- Adam |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. -- Adam Are you sure that its the same size? At first glance my spare appears to be the same size but on closer inspection I have 17 inch wheels on the car and the spare is 16 inch (with the restricted speed warning stickers). -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 23:44, Tim Streater wrote:
Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. I went 10 years without needing a spare and then I had 2 punctures within months - one in the side wall writing of a new tyre that had done less than 1k miles. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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"alan_m" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Adam Are you sure that its the same size? At first glance my spare appears to be the same size but on closer inspection I have 17 inch wheels on the car and the spare is 16 inch (with the restricted speed warning stickers). very true ... |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On Friday, 12 April 2019 20:49:08 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. The reason is there are less cords in it. Presumably to save cost/weight. All tyres have a speed rating. https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/tyre-speed-rating |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 23:44, Tim Streater wrote:
Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. In my van? At least one puncture a year. I only got the car at Christmas and I have only used it for 5 journeys. -- Adam |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. FTAOD what is the speed rating on the tyre - that is, the letter at the end of the code on the sidewall rather than the sticker? (I've never seen an "F" rating on a car tyre but then I've not seen a lot.) -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"harry" wrote in message ... On Friday, 12 April 2019 20:49:08 UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. The reason is there are less cords in it. Presumably to save cost/weight. All tyres have a speed rating. https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/tyre-speed-rating very true... |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Perhaps some versions ship with a space saver, and the sticker gets "fitted" regardless of what actual tyre / wheel you get. The speed rating letter on the tyre will give you the actual answer. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
More Heavy Trolling by Senile Nym-Shifting Rot Speed!
On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:35:21 +1000, Jac Brown, better known as cantankerous
trolling senile geezer Rot Speed, wrote: Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. While I went Oh, no! ...and this innocent little thread was Rot-free. so far! tsk -- Senile Rot about himself: "I was involved in the design of a computer OS" MID: |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
In article ,
dennis@home wrote: On 12/04/2019 22:40, Roger Hayter wrote: ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) No such rule and the corsa my daughter bought has a full sized spare even if its a steel not alloy. Or perhaps they don't think mere consumers can do up wheelnuts; but in that case 5mph would be better limit. I have seen people struggle to undo wheel nuts but not tighten them. Typically they only need about 55 ft-pounds. That depends on who did them up. -- from KT24 in Surrey, England "I'd rather die of exhaustion than die of boredom" Thomas Carlyle |
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On Saturday, 13 April 2019 08:48:16 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Perhaps some versions ship with a space saver, and the sticker gets "fitted" regardless of what actual tyre / wheel you get. The speed rating letter on the tyre will give you the actual answer. For anyone that does't know, a 100mph tyre can need to be limited to 50mph if it's not the same size as the one on the other side. NT |
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On 13/04/2019 08:03, Dozy Jim ... wrote:
"alan_m" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Adam Are you sure that its the same size? At first glance my spare appears to be the same size but on closer inspection I have 17 inch wheels on the car and the spare is 16 inch (with the restricted speed warning stickers). very true ... He did say they were all R16 IIRC. That doesn't mean the rims are the same width though or the tyre loading is the same. |
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On 13/04/2019 09:45, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , harry wrote: The reason is there are less cords in it. fewer. Or 'is less cord in it' -- No Apple devices were knowingly used in the preparation of this post. |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:49:07 +0100, ARW wrote:
Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Run-flat tyres are limited to 50mph if they're punctured, but it wouldn't make sense to have a run-flat spare. I also can't see it as penny-pinching by the manufacturer - a special lightweight tyre is surely more expensive than the standard one. If the tyre is the original-supplied one, perhaps it is a lightweight one and the manufacturer needed to shave off a kilo or two to get the car into a lower tax band. |
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On 13/04/2019 10:00, dennis@home wrote:
On 13/04/2019 08:03, Dozy Jim ... wrote: "alan_m" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Adam Are you sure that its the same size? At first glance my spare appears to be the same size but on closer inspection I have 17 inch wheels on the car and the spare is 16 inch (with the restricted speed warning stickers). very true ... He did say they were all R16 IIRC. He said "The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15" That doesn't mean the rims are the same width though or the tyre loading is the same. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:42:30 PM UTC+1, dennis@home wrote:
On 12/04/2019 21:54, ARW wrote: On 12/04/2019 21:14, Tim+ wrote: On Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. It's a space saver. Narrower width, smaller diameter and maybe even thinner carcase. Although it may not be obvious, it IS lighter/thinner/weaker than a *real* spare tyre Having a problem with the words "same sized tyre"? The tyres on the car and the spare all say 195/65R15. Do they have the same load capability? Has someone put a replacement tyre on the space savers rim and is it the correct size for the tyre? My spare is narrower and it is made of steel and not alloy. |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"Tim Streater" wrote in message .. . In article , Bill wrote: In message , Roger Hayter writes Sounds as though someone has a bureaucratic rule saying all spare wheels must have speed restriction sticker. Whether the manufacturer or the evil insidious undemocratic EU. (In the latter case it's probably the UK that proposed it.) I have had two Octavia's. One deciding factor was the full size spare. Both had full size alloys with full sized tyres. The last one had no stickers. The current one has 50mph stickers on the spare. I have no idea why. Perhaps because when changing a wheel, you're only changing one of a pair instead of both? Don't they recommend swapping only pairs from back to front (rather than, say, just rotating all four by one position clockwise)? Problem with that line is that no one else has 50mph stickers on their full sized spares. |
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wrote in message ... On Saturday, 13 April 2019 08:48:16 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote: On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Perhaps some versions ship with a space saver, and the sticker gets "fitted" regardless of what actual tyre / wheel you get. The speed rating letter on the tyre will give you the actual answer. For anyone that does't know, a 100mph tyre can need to be limited to 50mph if it's not the same size as the one on the other side. But his are the same size. |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"ARW" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 23:44, Tim Streater wrote: Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. In my van? At least one puncture a year. I only got the car at Christmas you've got generous friends tim |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"dennis@home" wrote in message ... On 13/04/2019 08:03, Dozy Jim ... wrote: "alan_m" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. Are you sure that its the same size? At first glance my spare appears to be the same size but on closer inspection I have 17 inch wheels on the car and the spare is 16 inch (with the restricted speed warning stickers). very true ... He did say they were all R16 IIRC. That doesn't mean the rims are the same width though But the markings on the tyres do. or the tyre loading is the same. |
Lonely Psychopathic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert! LOL
On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:55:27 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rot Speed,
the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: He did say they were all R16 IIRC. That doesn't mean the rims are the same width though But the markings on the tyres do. In auto-contradicting mode again, you self-opinionated senile pest? -- Kerr-Mudd,John addressing senile Rot: "Auto-contradictor Rod is back! (in the KF)" MID: |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"tim..." wrote in message ... "ARW" wrote in message ... On 12/04/2019 23:44, Tim Streater wrote: Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. In my van? At least one puncture a year. I only got the car at Christmas you've got generous friends Nope, he was a good boy that year and didnt **** too many per day so santa decided that he wasnt as bad as he used to be. |
Lonely Psychopathic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert! LOL
On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:49:43 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rot Speed,
the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: For anyone that does't know, a 100mph tyre can need to be limited to 50mph if it's not the same size as the one on the other side. But his are the same size. Happy to be able to auto-contradict again, senile asshole? BG -- FredXX to Rot Speed: "You are still an idiot and an embarrassment to your country. No wonder we shipped the likes of you out of the British Isles. Perhaps stupidity and criminality is inherited after all?" Message-ID: |
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On Saturday, 13 April 2019 08:12:57 UTC+1, Robin wrote:
On 12/04/2019 20:49, ARW wrote: Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. FTAOD what is the speed rating on the tyre - that is, the letter at the end of the code on the sidewall rather than the sticker? (I've never seen an "F" rating on a car tyre but then I've not seen a lot.) -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid There is a rating for agricultural vehicles not expected to exceed 30 mph ISTR |
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Not likely to be balanced?
Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "ARW" wrote in message ... Got a flat. A simple swap, but the spare has 50MPH stickers on it. So why would the spare wheel have a maximum speed limit of 50MPH on it when it has the same sized tyre on it as the flat one? The only difference I can see is that the spare is not an alloy wheel. -- Adam |
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On 12/04/2019 22:56, Roger Hayter wrote:
Very true, But that would be a reason for not using cars at all. Or for checking the wheelnuts. I retorque mine after any garage does anything - they are invariably overtightened. -- Email does not work |
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On 13/04/2019 09:43, Tim Streater wrote:
Perhaps because when changing a wheel, you're only changing one of a pair instead of both? Don't they recommend swapping only pairs from back to front (rather than, say, just rotating all four by one position clockwise)? Depends on the car and tyre. Many are directional now so you have to keep left on left and right on right. My car is particularly fussy - it allows no more than 3.5mm tread depth difference from to back and recommends changing axels as a pair. Use of spare (which will invariably be different tread depth) is to be minimised. Expensive if you get an unrepairable puncture. I had a puncture the other week - luckily that was repairable. Now I will only take our old car with less constraints to the dump! -- Email does not work |
Spare tyres and maximum speed limits
"Tim Streater" wrote in message
.. . Nothing wrong with that. How often d'ye need a spare wheel, these days. Last time I needed one was in Whitstable in 2014. Time before that was probably in 1984 or so. I've probably needed my spare on average once every two or three years, typically due to finding the car with a flat tyre as I'm about to set off, or being forced off the road into a kerb by an oncoming car or tractor that should have given way to me when it is overtaking parked cars on its side of the road. Normally it's nails that I pick up - usually just too far from the tread towards the sidewall to be repaired. The last time was last summer with a tyre that had about 3000 miles use on it. An oncoming tractor pulled out to overtake parked cars and I had to slam the brakes on and swerve to the left because he still kept coming towards me and didn't even stop (if I'd got his number I'd have reported him). The sharp edge of the tarmac was about 2" higher than the earth at the side of the road, and it gashed the inside tyre wall. So, yes, a spare tyre is essential. And given that I've discovered several punctures just as I've been about to start a long journey on a Sunday night (when tyre repair/replacement places are closed) it really needs to be a fully-functioning, unrestricted tyre. Space-savers assume that punctures only ever occur when garages are open to repair the tyre - how very naive! I've had to postpone several journeys till the following morning because my present car doesn't have a like-for-like spare tyre (ie same size and speed rating, just on steel rather than alloy wheel). Am I very unlucky with the number of punctures I get, or is it just a hazard of living in a rural area where road surfaces are poorer and there's more crap (nails, thorny branches) left on the road by other vehicles? |
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