Touchwood
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- Aug 23, 2011
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- 5 years and learning
AS I recently had a slow puncture, and the tyres are getting on for 6 years old, I decided to replace them (spare as well) The current tyres were purchased by the previous owner, they're 195/70/15 Austone 8ply 104/102 - £42.55 each fitted in 1988 - they seem to have done well and the ride and handling is just fine, so I reckoned to get the cheapest replacements I could - best price so far £60.00 each fitted.
Reading another thread recently, however, I see that many of you pay far more than this for new tyres - some even stretching to Michelins. Am I making a mistake in just looking for the cheapest available? Is it a case of enhanced safety? Longer life? More grip? Smoother ride?
As usual, all advice sincerely welcomed.
Reading another thread recently, however, I see that many of you pay far more than this for new tyres - some even stretching to Michelins. Am I making a mistake in just looking for the cheapest available? Is it a case of enhanced safety? Longer life? More grip? Smoother ride?
As usual, all advice sincerely welcomed.