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[Lund]

Hi TMF,

I am faced with a dilema here, do I replace this tyre with another Falken or do I purchase a new set of Yokohamas?

From the pictures below, it's obvious that Midland Wheel Spares have been rather reckless fitting the tyres. Sadly, after purchasing the alloy and tyre set from a friend who bought them new and never fitted them. This was over 12 months ago. I therefore cannot send them back. I fitted them 8 weeks ago, following completion of my resoration, and they have only covered roughly 310 miles. Anyone had any problems with MWS?

Does anybody have any advice? The tyres are Falken FK - 07E : 165/70R10 72H. One tyre is affected.







The fault is directly above, where they stretched the tyres over as the alloy is damaged here:

Edited by Lund, 24 February 2008 - 01:02 PM.

[cambiker71]

Looking at your pics and the mark on the alloy wheel, i'd say that was from some sort of impact damage

[Ethel]

Hard to see what the fault is from the pics - I guess a bulge in the side wall? The wheels and tyres have obviously done very little mileage, if you've got the receipt it might be worth a go at getting MWS to replace it. You can argue it's faulty even if it is out of warranty.

[Bungle]

knowing MWS they won't want to know

[Lund]

Looking at your pics and the mark on the alloy wheel, i'd say that was from some sort of impact damage

There is no damage to the face of the wheel or tyre, the mark is on the top which would be impossible to damage by curbing! The mark is a rope pattern mark, done by MWS fitting the tyre.

Yes the fault is the bulge in the side wall.

[cambiker71]

Looking at your pics and the mark on the alloy wheel, i'd say that was from some sort of impact damage

There is no damage to the face of the wheel or tyre, the mark is on the top which would be impossible to damage by curbing! The mark is a rope pattern mark, done by MWS fitting the tyre.

Yes the fault is the bulge in the side wall.

I didn't say curbing, i said impact damage, a pothole with the tyre pressure low will make the same mark and do the same tyre damage, the tyres on the deep dish alloys are fitted from the back of the rim so would be very very difficult to damage the outer face of the tyre and wheel

[mini_turbo_pete]

As above, it's either impact damage or it was damaged when fitted

[Lund]

Theres definately a rope mark on the top shelf as if something has been dragged over. They may have put the alloy on wrong then, as I'm with you on that, they normally do fit the tyre from the back.

[cambiker71]

Theres definately a rope mark on the top shelf as if something has been dragged over. They may have put the alloy on wrong then, as I'm with you on that, they normally do fit the tyre from the back.

The only real way to check it would be once it's stripped off the wheel, but having been in the tyre trade for the last eleven years i'd still say somebody drove with it partially deflated, ran over something in the road which caused the damage to the wheel and tyre, the marks look like they've been caused by the casing plies of the tyre, whatever you do don't use it, it's just waiting to be a blow out with that bulge.

[Lund]

Theres definately a rope mark on the top shelf as if something has been dragged over. They may have put the alloy on wrong then, as I'm with you on that, they normally do fit the tyre from the back.

The only real way to check it would be once it's stripped off the wheel, but having been in the tyre trade for the last eleven years i'd still say somebody drove with it partially deflated, ran over something in the road which caused the damage to the wheel and tyre, the marks look like they've been caused by the casing plies of the tyre, whatever you do don't use it, it's just waiting to be a blow out with that bulge.

Thanks for your advice I'm going to have to purchase a new tyre. I suppose the cause will always remain a mystery!

As for tyre pressure. I run these 26 psi in the front and 24 in the back, this is recommended pressure for standard tyres, should this be different for alloys? They are also, 10 x 6 and not 10 x 5. What Psi should I be running them on?

[sazal]

Doesnt it tells you the PSI for the tyre on the tyre? Id replace the tyre, think theyre the same as my tyres, but 10s not 12s. Ive bin really pleased with mine, except I had to buy a new one, as my tracking was out and wore away one edge of my tyre. It was only about £40 to get a new matching one and to have it fitted. Didnt think that was too pricy?!!

[Lund]

Doesnt it tells you the PSI for the tyre on the tyre? Id replace the tyre, think theyre the same as my tyres, but 10s not 12s. Ive bin really pleased with mine, except I had to buy a new one, as my tracking was out and wore away one edge of my tyre. It was only about £40 to get a new matching one and to have it fitted. Didnt think that was too pricy?!!

No the PSi is not stated. I think my best bet is to replace that tyre then

[cambiker71]

Doesnt it tells you the PSI for the tyre on the tyre? Id replace the tyre, think theyre the same as my tyres, but 10s not 12s. Ive bin really pleased with mine, except I had to buy a new one, as my tracking was out and wore away one edge of my tyre. It was only about £40 to get a new matching one and to have it fitted. Didnt think that was too pricy?!!

No don't use this, the PSI reading on the sidewall (usually 41 to 44psi for car tyres) is only a MAX pressure for the tyre, something to do with the american market, it has no bearing at all on what vehicle the tyre has been fitted to. Well done for taking the time to look though, an awful lot of drivers don't!! Either check your vehicle handbook or ask at a tyre supplier like ATS, Kwikfit etc for the correct pressures, most will happily set them for you too while you're there. With 165/60r12 tyres i've always run them at 28 front and 26 rear with no wear or handling problems.

[sazal]

Doesnt it tells you the PSI for the tyre on the tyre? Id replace the tyre, think theyre the same as my tyres, but 10s not 12s. Ive bin really pleased with mine, except I had to buy a new one, as my tracking was out and wore away one edge of my tyre. It was only about £40 to get a new matching one and to have it fitted. Didnt think that was too pricy?!!

No don't use this, the PSI reading on the sidewall (usually 41 to 44psi for car tyres) is only a MAX pressure for the tyre, something to do with the american market, it has no bearing at all on what vehicle the tyre has been fitted to. Well done for taking the time to look though, an awful lot of drivers don't!! Either check your vehicle handbook or ask at a tyre supplier like ATS, Kwikfit etc for the correct pressures, most will happily set them for you too while you're there. With 165/60r12 tyres i've always run them at 28 front and 26 rear with no wear or handling problems.

KK, cheers!

[Rob Himself]

My money would be on impact with kerb/similar too ....

Also, where were the wheels sat in the 12 months? Think what happens to a rubber band after a few weeks when you've left it out near the sun

For reference, here's what happened when I lost control whilst braking & steering on a roundabout ....