Re: Ultra low profile tyres for sedate drivers only?

#11

In article <hcm9ld$oiq$1 (AT) news (DOT) eternal-september.org>, Zimmy says...

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Yes, mate of mine recently got a new BMW with 19"ers. Looks good but a very
harsh ride. Must have a slightly negative effect on fuel economy too.

The profile won't but the width will.

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#12

"Ret." <xxx> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying:

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There is a development amongst manufacturers now to somehow *assume*
that owners want low profile tyres. Many 'upper-spec' cars in a
model's range have bigger wheels and lower profile tyres. Why? Don't
you think that prospective purchasers should be given a choice (and
given information on the implications of that choice?)

We've been here before. You clearly don't understand the money that's
spent on market research and customer clinics by manufacturers.

Do you really think that the average uk motorist fully understands the
implications of ultra low profile tyres?

I don't think the average UK motorist has the first clue, either way. Or,
tbh, much cares beyond "they look good, innit". Don't forget - the larger
rims/lower profile tyres tend to be OPTIONAL. Not standard. People are
choosing to pay extra for them.

#13

Bod <bodron57 (AT) tiscali (DOT) co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
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but there is no doubt that the difference in price between 'standard'
tyres and ultra-low-profile tyres is quite dramatic - and, IMO, an
utter waste of money because on UK roads there is no real advantage
to ultra low profile tyres - but significant disadvantages in terms
of ride, road noise, and expense.

Yes, well. You're the man who doesn't see any reason to buy anything
but cheap shit teflonfred rubbish.

I thought the discussion was about the benefits (or not) of low profile
tyres?

Indeed. I'm merely pointing out that Kev's not exactly a newbie at trying
to claim his blinkered cluelessness is somehow the only right answer.

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Adrian wrote:

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Bod <bodron57 (AT) tiscali (DOT) co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

but there is no doubt that the difference in price between 'standard'
tyres and ultra-low-profile tyres is quite dramatic - and, IMO, an
utter waste of money because on UK roads there is no real advantage
to ultra low profile tyres - but significant disadvantages in terms
of ride, road noise, and expense.

Yes, well. You're the man who doesn't see any reason to buy anything
but cheap shit teflonfred rubbish.

I thought the discussion was about the benefits (or not) of low profile
tyres?

Indeed. I'm merely pointing out that Kev's not exactly a newbie at trying
to claim his blinkered cluelessness is somehow the only right answer.

From what little I've read on thye subject, it
appears that both high and low profile have their
good and bad points on the safety issue.

Bod

#15

Bod <bodron57 (AT) tiscali (DOT) co.uk> wrote:

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From what little I've read

That is, all books up to and including "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

#16

Ret. <xxx> wrote:

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I laughed my socks off at this Watchdog article. Ultra low profile tyres on
UK road going vehicles are no different to stick-on boot spoilers. The
owners think they 'look good', but practically speaking they are a nonsense.
They are a boy racer's accessory.

Anyone who has tyres other than 65 profile is a fashion victim. And
inevitably driving on British roads which are now among the worst in
Europe, alloy wheels will suffer rim damage from being kerbed and from
potholes.

For the avoidance of doubt, that includes the wheel/tyre combination
fitted to your Rover Shitbox. You wannabee boy racer you.

#17

%steve%@malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying:

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Anyone who has tyres other than 65 profile is a fashion victim.

Umm, most of my fleet has 80 profile or taller.

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And inevitably driving on British roads which are now among the worst in
Europe, alloy wheels will suffer rim damage from being kerbed and from
potholes.

Hey, here's a novel idea... How about "not hitting kerbs" and "looking
where the fuck you're going"?

#18

Adrian wrote:

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%steve%@malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying:

Anyone who has tyres other than 65 profile is a fashion victim.

Umm, most of my fleet has 80 profile or taller.

And inevitably driving on British roads which are now among the worst in
Europe, alloy wheels will suffer rim damage from being kerbed and from
potholes.

Hey, here's a novel idea... How about "not hitting kerbs" and "looking
where the fuck you're going"?

Avoiding potholes on a dark or foggy road can be a
tad more difficult.

Bod

#19

Bod <bodron57 (AT) tiscali (DOT) co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

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Hey, here's a novel idea... How about "not hitting kerbs" and "looking
where the fuck you're going"?

Avoiding potholes on a dark or foggy road can be a tad more difficult.

Only if you're outdriving your lights and/or visibility.

What if it's a sack of anvils, not a pothole?

#20

Adrian <toomany2cvs (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

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%steve%@malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying:

Anyone who has tyres other than 65 profile is a fashion victim.

Umm, most of my fleet has 80 profile or taller.

Yebbut you're weird.

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And inevitably driving on British roads which are now among the worst in
Europe, alloy wheels will suffer rim damage from being kerbed and from
potholes.

Hey, here's a novel idea... How about "not hitting kerbs" and "looking
where the fuck you're going"?

Every hire car I've had in the last five years has had kerbed alloys. I
get the feeling that one of the reasons off-roaders were getting so
popular in London is that they cope well with sleeping policemen, raised
kerbs and bloody big potholes.

Swerving to avoid the ruts and potholes in the road can be a tad
difficult.