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Post by firemac on Jul 30, 2020 13:41:29 GMT
Looking great Bob  Do you like the Duellers then Bob as they didn't seem to get good reviews about em on here by most, been noisy?? We didn't even look at the AA cover as we already had the club Toyota AA cover but yes does seem a bit of a con  I did ask if they had any other brands of tyre available at the same price but in the end the Bridgestone is tried and tested and reliable tyre...and original fitment 👍🏻 I know there is lots of debate on here about tyres for the RAV but I have to say that personally I've only once had a problem with Duellers where they were out of round causing odd vibrations in the car. I replaced them with Coopers on that occasion but every other one of our 4.2s ran on Bridgestones. They might be noisier than others but to be honest I really don't notice (OK m my hearing ain't what it used to be ). As far as ride comfort, road holding and wear are concerned, they're fine. :TU: |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 30, 2020 14:42:07 GMT
I did ask if they had any other brands of tyre available at the same price but in the end the Bridgestone is tried and tested and reliable tyre...and original fitment 👍🏻 I know there is lots of debate on here about tyres for the RAV but I have to say that personally I've only once had a problem with Duellers where they were out of round causing odd vibrations in the car. I replaced them with Coopers on that occasion but every other one of our 4.2s ran on Bridgestones. They might be noisier than others but to be honest I really don't notice (OK m my hearing ain't what it used to be ). As far as ride comfort, road holding and wear are concerned, they're fine. :TU: I would be happy to have a premium set of tyres like that fitted. Bob, did you have to haggle to get them to fit new tyres - or were the previous ones low tread? |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 16:56:28 GMT
Amongst my many questions I asked about the vehicle, one was the age of the tyres and they came back with all good tread but out of date. They offered to fit new ones like for like. From what I’ve read up dealers should not be selling cars with tyres more than 5 years old . The set I have now are all 2019 👍🏻
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 30, 2020 17:50:38 GMT
Amongst my many questions I asked about the vehicle, one was the age of the tyres and they came back with all good tread but out of date. They offered to fit new ones like for like. From what I’ve read up dealers should not be selling cars with tyres more than 5 years old . The set I have now are all 2019 👍🏻 Sounds good. Did they include the spare? |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 17:57:31 GMT
Amongst my many questions I asked about the vehicle, one was the age of the tyres and they came back with all good tread but out of date. They offered to fit new ones like for like. From what I’ve read up dealers should not be selling cars with tyres more than 5 years old . The set I have now are all 2019 👍🏻 Sounds good. Did they include the spare? I asked them to put the best tyre from the four they took off as the spare, so once I get around to looking at it I can see what date it is . The spare wheel is corroded but I bought a wheel last week thats in sound condition. |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 30, 2020 18:36:57 GMT
Sounds good. Did they include the spare? I asked them to put the best tyre from the four they took off as the spare, so once I get around to looking at it I can see what date it is . The spare wheel is corroded but I bought a wheel last week thats in sound condition. Thanks Bob. I think WCVC will have another customer soon if they find a decent example. |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 19:05:49 GMT
This is the spare...on reflection Jase would of had the tyre off me if he still has Yokohama geolanda’s ....  |
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Post by jasehutch on Jul 30, 2020 19:09:48 GMT
Yes I still have them Bob but the new ones have a different tread pattern.
My spare is an unused Yoko the same as that though..
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 19:16:05 GMT
These are my efforts at refurbished the spare I bought ...happy with the front face but gave the inner rim a few coats of paint and then lacquer 👍🏻   |
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Post by three5 on Jul 30, 2020 19:27:41 GMT
These are my efforts at refurbished the spare I bought ...happy with the front face but gave the inner rim a few coats of paint and then lacquer 👍🏻 brilliant job Bob! The insides look like mine did when I got them back from Davravs refurbishers in Swindon. You'd better keep an eye on SHCM if you see him. Anchorman once said he had a perchant for eating his meals off the inside of his wheels and yours look like they would do ( dinner ) service for him  |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 19:33:07 GMT
He’ll have to get his head inside the spare wheel cover first ! 😉
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 30, 2020 19:36:21 GMT
Very nice indeed Bob 👍👍👍
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Post by charliefarlie on Jul 30, 2020 19:40:50 GMT
I did ask if they had any other brands of tyre available at the same price but in the end the Bridgestone is tried and tested and reliable tyre...and original fitment 👍🏻 I know there is lots of debate on here about tyres for the RAV but I have to say that personally I've only once had a problem with Duellers where they were out of round causing odd vibrations in the car. I replaced them with Coopers on that occasion but every other one of our 4.2s ran on Bridgestones. They might be noisier than others but to be honest I really don't notice (OK m my hearing ain't what it used to be ). As far as ride comfort, road holding and wear are concerned, they're fine. The Duellers were really crap on the T and SR 180s but they were a different type of tyre even though the runflat was taken care of by rings. If these are quiet the job done. It’s not like the cars going on track days .... If it’s quiet then they’re likely spot on for this car. They were renowned as being good mileage tyres . |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 30, 2020 20:34:23 GMT
I didn’t think Duellers we’re still being made but these have mid 2019 stamped on them 🤔 if I want to keep it near original then the tyre choice is fine 😎
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 31, 2020 5:33:29 GMT
Amazing job refurbishing the spare. Do you take the tyre to a fitter now, or can you do that yourself as well?
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