Hi
I'm new to here so this has probably been asked before so apologies. I have purchased 2 new Eagle F1s and I then read somewhere that because these will fail an MOT because they are not the correct manufacturers size for the VX220. is this true? Should I try and get the MOT done with the current Bridgestones before I put the Eagle's on? Has anyone had issues around insurance coverage or MOTs if Eagles are fitted?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:39 AM
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:42 AM
Do the tyres rub anywhere or catch on steering lock?
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:44 AM
P!sh eagles or any other tyre will pass as long as they are not Carlos Fandagos.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:45 AM
Do the tyres rub anywhere or catch on steering lock?
No I ran them for couple of years.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:47 AM
it would fail if the tyre fouled a part of the vehicle, signs of it rubbing are not enough for a fail
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:47 AM
wasny asking you ya divvy! Meant this worried lad. If they fit he'll be fine, ken!
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:53 AM
wasny asking you ya divvy! Meant this worried lad. If they fit he'll be fine, ken!
if the correct sizes have been purchased then they are the same diameter but very slightly wider.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 11:55 AM
Mine passed the last 2 MOT's with 195s on the OE front wheels.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 12:03 PM
wasny asking you ya divvy! Meant this worried lad. If they fit he'll be fine, ken!
Ooooo....he's all feisty because he thinks he can get away with anything on his Birthday!
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 12:07 PM
Just a grumpy old **** now.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 12:10 PM
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 10:21 AM
Thanks for the replies guys, I did purchase the right size just waiting to get them fitted-will do so before MOT without worrying about a fail. Might have some second hand Bridgestones which I'm taking off the front. They have even wear would have to check the tread depth on them, are these actually worth selling? Are people interested in this type of item and if so how much? They are end of year 2000's.
Cheers
Mike
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:31 AM
12 year old tyres.
Make a swing with them.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:03 PM
Make a mallet with them as they will be as hard a nails.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 12:07 PM
They are end of year 2000's.
Bye eck... Think you might be in a bit of a shock regarding how a VX feels to drive.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:45 PM
Thanks to everyone who replied.
Cheers Mike
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