Hello all,
Hit a very nasty pot hole on my way to Gatwick this morning and put a huge bulge in my front near side tyre, so changing both fronts.
I’ll keep hold of the other ‘good’ front tyre, so if anyone has a need for a front tyre (255/35Y20) Pirelli pzero with about 5mm of tread on it, I have one spare. As it’s only 1 I’m open to any sensible offer to get it off my hands, but I’d rather it went to someone than got shredded for carpet underlay!
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Ouch! Not entirely related but how bad is the pothole situation in England? I occasionally toy with the idea of another little road trip up to the UK in my F-Type but keep getting put off by pot hole horror stories.
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It’s pretty rough to be honest, a lot of nasty holes on the edges of roads, particularly anywhere semi-rural. Motorways are generally ok, but A roads etc. are not great. I remember an article recently saying there were something like 700,000 potholes in the UK
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Nasty situation. Same happened to me last week, front NS on 20" rim, but nearly new tyres so replaced only one.Robbyrner wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:56 pm Hello all,
Hit a very nasty pot hole on my way to Gatwick this morning and put a huge bulge in my front near side tyre, so changing both fronts.
I’ll keep hold of the other ‘good’ front tyre, so if anyone has a need for a front tyre (255/35Y20) Pirelli pzero with about 5mm of tread on it, I have one spare. As it’s only 1 I’m open to any sensible offer to get it off my hands, but I’d rather it went to someone than got shredded for carpet underlay!
Check that the rim is not deformed as if the side wall is impacted enough to break the structure the rim is likely dented. Decent tyre shop will quicky put the rim on the balancing machine and just rotate it by hand to check, ideally with a dial gauge. Can easily be straightened by wheel refurbishers, before wasting time fitting and balancing an eccentric rim.
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Hmm, good to know. Last time I drove up all my wheels survived although I spent most of the time on more or less rural A and B roads but I have to say those were the worst road conditions my F-Type ever experienced. Fingers crossed that the the situation somehow improves over time. There seem to be so many lovely places to drive in the UK.Robbyrner wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:34 pmIt’s pretty rough to be honest, a lot of nasty holes on the edges of roads, particularly anywhere semi-rural. Motorways are generally ok, but A roads etc. are not great. I remember an article recently saying there were something like 700,000 potholes in the UK
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MajorTom stay where you are! All those stunning routes in the Alps and Switzerland close by, the roads are a disgrace here. Plus the weather... We've had the wettest winter ever recorded I think?
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I’ve been lucky so far in the F-Type regarding potholes. I do tend to drive it on UK roads I know that are fairly good though.MajorTom wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:38 pmHmm, good to know. Last time I drove up all my wheels survived although I spent most of the time on more or less rural A and B roads but I have to say those were the worst road conditions my F-Type ever experienced. Fingers crossed that the the situation somehow improves over time. There seem to be so many lovely places to drive in the UK.Robbyrner wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:34 pmIt’s pretty rough to be honest, a lot of nasty holes on the edges of roads, particularly anywhere semi-rural. Motorways are generally ok, but A roads etc. are not great. I remember an article recently saying there were something like 700,000 potholes in the UK
Some others (including the OP) not so lucky.....
'Nigel Havers selling beloved E-Type over potholes scourge' https://uk.yahoo.com/news/nigel-havers- ... 18052.html
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Hmm, doesn't feel like there will be any drive up to the UK in the near future then. As Jimmy says there are so many other amazing places down here. Especially our local country side roads are mostly insanely good. Lovely views, no cameras, no traffic, zero potholes and a surface like a freshly paved French autoroute. I think I'll stick to my nearby go to roads like these...
That said if anyone is ever venturing down across the continent - seriously consider passing by Luxembourg and let me know for some tips on great drives. This place is possibly one of the least known driving paradises in the world.
That said if anyone is ever venturing down across the continent - seriously consider passing by Luxembourg and let me know for some tips on great drives. This place is possibly one of the least known driving paradises in the world.
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Some very nice roads and scenery you have there. If I ever venture that way I’ll be asking for some tips on great drives!
Don’t be totally put off driving up to the UK in the near future. There are some good routes here and hopefully the prolonged wet weather we’ve been having will come to an end soon! Just a selection of some of the driving roads in the UK.... https://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/driving-roads/
I’ve never driven on it but I've included a video of the F-Type being driven through the Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia, North Wales.
Getting back directly on topic, hopefully someone will need the part worn tyre (with 5mm of tread on it) that the OP has for sale.
Don’t be totally put off driving up to the UK in the near future. There are some good routes here and hopefully the prolonged wet weather we’ve been having will come to an end soon! Just a selection of some of the driving roads in the UK.... https://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/driving-roads/
I’ve never driven on it but I've included a video of the F-Type being driven through the Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia, North Wales.
Getting back directly on topic, hopefully someone will need the part worn tyre (with 5mm of tread on it) that the OP has for sale.
2016MY V6S Coupe RWD Auto 380PS Supercharged
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
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