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Tyres "out of shape"

I was becoming concerned about a noticeable vibration in my V Reg ('99) Toyota Avensis turbo diesel estate. This was particularly discernible at circa 30 -35 mph and it did not seem to make any difference which gear the car was in, or whether it was simply running in over-run out of gear. The vibration was not felt through the steering.

I took the car to our local ATS and they diagnosed that the two rear tyres were old and out of shape (although still showing a legal amount of tread and with no noticeable bulges in the side walls - the car happily passsed a mot only about 600 miles ago).

Certainly replacing the tyres seems to have removed the vibration. I was however surprised by the diagnosis having not experienced the problem before in some 35 years of motoring. I suspect that the tyres may be the originals in which case they did just short of a very credible 50,000 miles (the fronts have of course needed to be replaced at least twice in the interim). Is it common for tyres to go out of shape on cars which are used regularly - I would expect the problem if a vehicle is left standing for long periods and for this reason remove the wheels from my caravan when not in use?

Incidentally I was interested to note that the ATS bill (For 2 of their (Avon) "Euromaster" tyres included £2.00 plus VAT for "environmentally disposing" of the old tyres. Is this now common practice?

Reply to
Peter Balcombe
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i had a problem with a rear tyre wearing very oddly resulting in a weird wobble whilst driving, a mate suggested a suspension problem had caused bad tyre wear. I replaced the tyre the car was fine and the problem hasnt reoccured that was 18 months ago

Reply to
Christopher Macleod

Have saw out of shape tyres quite a bit...... causes terrible concerns.... especially if on the front.

JK

Reply to
JK

Yes. THe tyre fitters now have to pay for disposal of old tyres so=20 they've passed the cost on.

--=20 Conor

A high I.Q is like a Jeep. You still get stuck, just further from help.

Reply to
Conor

All tyre firms have too pay to get rid of the old casings, It costs 80p+VAT for car tyres ( I use the same firm as my local ATS). I don't make a separate charge but I include it in the overall price, by making it a separate charge ATS can advertise a cheaper tyre. If you look at most of the National tyre company's adverts you will see in the small print " this price does not include valve and balancing( and disposal charge in some cases)).

Reply to
Fred

Lord, i'd have been through 5 sets in that time....

On topic though, my old Triumph Acclaim (17 years old, 20k miles by an old lady) had the original rear tyres, and one went an egg shape and the car sort of 'limped' :)

Reply to
Dan405

I thought a lot of the tyres were taken away to be shredded to make (for example) the safety surfacing material used on childrens play areas (which in itself costs an arm and a leg).

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Reply to
Peter Balcombe

They are, that and running tracks, but you cant use the metal in the tyres only the tread,

that said the bags of granulated rubber costs a fortune and then when you rip it up it has to go to a toxic waste tip

oh the joy ( my dad designs and installs running tracks +artifical pitchs for a living)

Reply to
Tom Burton

The going out of shape while still having plenty of tread is one of the reasons that all reputable tyre fitters insist on putting the rear tyres to the front when you buy two new tyres.

Costco do not charge extra for tyre disposal.

MrCheerful

Reply to
MrCheerful

I've never come across this practise at all anywhere? I've run alsorts of cars and never had any tyre trouble but don't buy cheap tyres.

Only had two punctures in 14 years, ran over a brick on the M1 (don't ask) and one of those roadworks metal plates that cover open holes nipped a tyre splitting the sidewall.

I'd replace part worn rears before I put them on a front wheel drive car.

Mark S.

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Mark S.

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