Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Finally, Blue is booked in to have his wheels refurbished. I have been increasingly embarrassed about the condition of the wheels (through curbing and jet washing, they are like this because of me 😔) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 My phone is still only allowing me to add one picture per post, so apologies for the next 2 posts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rayaans 2,050 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Dont look too bad those 🤣 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruisermark 626 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wow - those are looking worser than my 17 year old LS430 wheels - hopefully they will be as good as new - just make sure they use correct looking silver colour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 if the forum had a prize for the worst wheels you'd of won it stuart without any doubt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 you'll need to change your Quote from " I need to get my wheels refurbished . . I keep curbing them and I'm crying so much on the inside . . . " to something like i need to look after my refurbished wheels . .and stop kerbing them so i can be proud of them 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bratman91 17 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 7 hours ago, Stuart Aspey said: Have you had them refurbed and, if you have, what was the cost per wheel? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mincey 334 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 13 hours ago, 200h said: if the forum had a prize for the worst wheels you'd of won it stuart without any doubt I think it would be a close contest between these wheels and those on my old IS250... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruisermark 626 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I have to add that the wheels on my brothers 2013 BMW still look very presentable with minimal flaking - some kerbing though Stuarts wheels are not the norm - maybe there is an outside factor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malc 1,482 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 39 minutes ago, cruisermark said: maybe there is an outside factor? big kerbs 😁 Malc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve2006 2,104 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 You too could have wheels like mine 😀 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 22 hours ago, Bratman91 said: Have you had them refurbed and, if you have, what was the cost per wheel? The car is going in tomorrow and I'll be picking it up next Wednesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, cruisermark said: I have to add that the wheels on my brothers 2013 BMW still look very presentable with minimal flaking - some kerbing though Stuarts wheels are not the norm - maybe there is an outside factor? Yes, this is simply curbing and jet washing over 4 years gradually getting worse and worse and worse. The wheels were originally dipped instead of being a standard painted wheel, so they look a lot worse than if they were a curbed alloy wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linas.P 1,346 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 And probably a good opportunity to put some tyres on them.... Roadcruza and Tree-A does not sound like brands I would like trust to keep me alive. On any road conditions... heck even stationary car... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 i agree with linas dont skrimp on tyres and always buy the best tyre you can afford, you have a good car don't ruin it because you cant stop in the wet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Budget tyres are always an arguing point and one I'm not going to spend much time defending. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Three-A/P606.htm https://whattyre.com/products/roadcruza-ra710/104980/ Despite being budget tyres, they set me back £250 fully fitted and balanced. Yes, I completely understand that Dunlop / Bridgestone / Pirelli are better tyres, but £150+ per tyre sure hurts my head. Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LenT 49 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, 200h said: dont skrimp on tyres and always buy the best tyre you can afford, Always sound advice. The danger with cheap tyres and slightly silly brand names is that they could be recuts - or what I believe the trade calls regrooves. These would be illegal on ordinary passenger vehicles. Of course some budget tyres are perfectly respectable, with cost savings being made by offering only the most popular sizes and simpler construction and compound mixes. Some may even be made alongside better known brands. Many years ago I was involved in Esso advertising. At the time Esso introduced a forecourt range of tyres, batteries and accessories. The Esso branded, budget tyres were actually made by Pirelli on the main production line. The only differences were the Esso logo in the moulds and small cosmetic changes to the tread. Otherwise the same construction and compound. For ordinary, conventional motoring they were outstanding value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt8 94 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, Stuart Aspey said: Budget tyres are always an arguing point and one I'm not going to spend much time defending. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Three-A/P606.htm https://whattyre.com/products/roadcruza-ra710/104980/ Despite being budget tyres, they set me back £250 fully fitted and balanced. Yes, I completely understand that Dunlop / Bridgestone / Pirelli are better tyres, but £150+ per tyre sure hurts my head. Lol. With the right offer, you can get all 4 corners fitted, balanced, and old disposed of for less than you think. I had 4 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5s fitted by Costco for £312. More than £250 indeed, but a good deal can be had. Certainly not £150 a corner you mention. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, LenT said: The danger with cheap tyres and slightly silly brand names is that they could be recuts - or what I believe the trade calls regrooves. These would be illegal on ordinary passenger vehicles I believe the tyres were new at the point of purchase and not retread or part worn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 42 minutes ago, matt8 said: With the right offer, you can get all 4 corners fitted, balanced, and old disposed of for less than you think. I had 4 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5s fitted by Costco for £312. More than £250 indeed, but a good deal can be had. Certainly not £150 a corner you mention. Costco do tyre fitting.... Very interesting to know. I'll check them out for prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
200h 586 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 here is an offer from National tyres where you can take 6 months to pay for your tyres interest free https://www.national.co.uk/information/payment-assist 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Stuart Aspey 63 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 The tyres currently on the car were only fitted in November, so at the rate I'm driving, I dare say they won't need to be replaced until 2022. Lol. Costco were offering the same price that the Lexus dealership were, so no savings there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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