After much thought I have decided to give the Stormers a final go . I will go for 275 45 x20 on General UHP. Im feeling extra confident that car now drives spot on and is also out of warranty .Anyone advise best price I might get these for in UK or Ireland? some people never learn.....Googsy
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8th Sep 2008 11:44 pm
simonsi
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4 helpings of deja vu and a dash of Groundhog Day???
Good (or at least better) Luck!
Cheers
Simon
9th Sep 2008 4:52 am
al cope
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we're all dooooomed I tell ya - you mad fool. (although I had spoken to Ron about his 20's for sale), so its not just the Irish who have a screw loose.
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Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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9th Sep 2008 8:17 am
simonsi
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PM Shrinky, He's running Stormers and I'm fairly sure the tyres were 295/55/20 unless my eyes were playing tricks on me. Said he had to get them balanced twice but now running perfectly - don't believe he's done anything else to the motor - but could be wrong.LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
9th Sep 2008 8:51 am
Shrinky
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correct nearly 295/45/20 I know a lot of people have had issues but after the second balance I don't have any problems at all 8)
I think the extra weight of the 295's make them harder to balance. 275's sound like a good idea.Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
9th Sep 2008 8:58 am
cheddarwards
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I've run 20's (295/45/20) for the past year or more & since having them balanced (on the 2nd day of ownership) i've never had any wobble at all. I assume i'm in the same club as Ron & everything seems to run fine.
Id consider the 20's again in a shot, the ride quality is OK & they look the dogs danglies
thanks all ! Al Cope I knew you'd come back around! Googsy
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9th Sep 2008 12:42 pm
al cope
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if we both go for 20's again, somebody tell the men in white coats
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
Cheapest I have so far is £950 with Wheelworx direct to include shipping to Ireland. all the others on EBAY only offer Nexen Tyres which I think look naff and are not a great tyre. DGT where offering me 275 45 20s General UHP + 4 rims at 895 but that did not include shipping. Still think I should be doing better though.
Barryg - ISTR you got a good deal on yours ?
Googsy
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11th Sep 2008 11:57 am
tanters
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Yeah, that transport's a real killer alright
11th Sep 2008 12:01 pm
simonsi
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al cope wrote:
if we both go for 20's again, somebody tell the men in white coats
Al
I'll have your 19"s off you Al.... Cheers
Simon
11th Sep 2008 12:12 pm
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Oxy _ Acetylene at the ready Googsy
11th Sep 2008 12:21 pm
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...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
11th Sep 2008 12:25 pm
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some people never learn.....
unless my eyes were playing tricks on me. Said he had to get them balanced twice but now running perfectly - don't believe he's done anything else to the motor - but could be wrong.
