↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Puma (Tdci) > Failed MOT - Tyre Bulge
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 2 of 2 <12
Print this entire topic · 
Julie



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Nantes
Posts: 484
France 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Even if a tdci is 'just' a 5 or 7 seater I'd have thèse old tyres replaced.

My MT are also getting old (5 years) and I'm having tje first issues :

- abrasion ans sawtooth effects - need equilibration
- it seems that they are not as smooth as new ones which results in bulges when cold

- loss of grip when the road is wet / cold
Post #1050513 2nd Nov 2024 8:57am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TexasRover



Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1052
France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
Tyres age for sure, but it is a bit depending on the condition and use. Heat and sun is particularly detrimental. When I lived in the UAE I recall you would fail your test with tires more than 5 years old.

Cars that are garaged in a more mild northern climate and not driven much tyres will last much longer but they do go hard and they loose grip. 17 years sounds excessively old, but frankly they look in good condition with no visible cracking so they must have had a sheltered life
Post #1050528 2nd Nov 2024 11:39am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 2 of 2 <12
All times are GMT

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums