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Dave47 Member Since: 31 Aug 2014 Location: Margate Kent Posts: 1333 |
Great news Pedro had mine on for about 8 months now and certainly impressed with wet weather performance,
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11th Dec 2017 10:15 pm |
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Stubbenoldgit Member Since: 15 Nov 2012 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 146 |
Well these are my second set, new on in beginning of November. Just out of interest tried a full on uphill launch on packed snow, or at least as much of a full on launch as you can do, not even a hint of losing grip. Over the last few days, assuming not deliberately trying to mess about, the only time any slide or trigger of abs has been on the most slippery surface you can get, namely smooth ice with a thin covering of water. Even then all easily kept under control. |
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13th Dec 2017 5:21 pm |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
Yes exactly - since my post above I was stuck in traffic at Birdlip and decided to cut down a tiny lane that I know to avoid the traffic. The lane was 2 to 3 inches of solid ice with the external temp at plus 2 so a thin film of water on top. Uphill was fine and used HDC downhill to be safe. Had one small sideways slip in some icy ruts but made in through no problem. Passed an abandoned Subaru FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
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15th Dec 2017 6:12 pm |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
Unfortunately, my initial enthusiasm and ongoing praise for these tyres has now waned somewhat as the tyres have developed severe cracking / perishing over the past 9 or so months. This is apparently a known problem with these (Made in Russia) tyres and has been reported by others on this forum and you tube.
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7th Sep 2018 7:32 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5054 |
Pedro
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7th Sep 2018 10:12 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5054 |
FWIW You can get 235/55 R19 nowadays in the UK. Jules |
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8th Sep 2018 10:28 am |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
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8th Sep 2018 4:42 pm |
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Paul4751 Member Since: 02 Mar 2018 Location: lightwater Posts: 206 |
Don't muck about. Go online and file a small claims action against the seller and "join" the action against the manufacturer. Initial cost about £60. They will both receive notice from the various County Courts and they will HAVE to answer the charges. If they don't answer...you win. Alternatively they will have to respond with a reasonable defence; either way you are pretty secure within a six year period if the goods are not "merchantable quality". I did the same thing against PC World on a £20 item which was only 18 months old and had no moving parts. The defence was similiar; only guaranteed for 12 months, contact the manufacturer. No thanks. I paid and claimed £230 for my time, court time, replacement cost, legal on-line fees etc. AND WON THE LOT. |
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8th Sep 2018 5:18 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5054 |
OMG Is this a frequent problem with Nokians ? Jules |
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8th Sep 2018 11:22 pm |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
These are my only experience of Nokians.
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9th Sep 2018 7:25 am |
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Dave47 Member Since: 31 Aug 2014 Location: Margate Kent Posts: 1333 |
Just had a look at mine and yes signs of some early cracking/splitting in the same area, although not as bad..YET!
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9th Sep 2018 11:43 am |
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JohnB Member Since: 30 Oct 2014 Location: Ljubljana Posts: 21 |
I have Goodyear Wrangler All-weather for 3+ years. Done about 40 k Km and it looks a lot like yours (maybe a little better ). Also just front ones. Time to choose WHAT ??????
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11th Sep 2018 5:49 am |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
I am pleased to say that Nokian contacted me and finally resolved this problem for me under their warranty.
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9th Oct 2018 6:29 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5054 |
I bought some Nokians earlier this year before I came across this thread- they are still in the garage waiting to be put on.
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9th Oct 2018 9:22 pm |
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