Worn/flat tyre advice
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Soldato
It looks old nevermind being old :/
Soldato
What makes you say that? If the guy has a receipt to show when it was fitted then surely any warranty would start then, not from the date of manufacture.
I'm not saying it was right of the garage to fit it in the first instance but if I was in Michelin CS I'd be very interested as it's not your normal run of the mill tyre claim.
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I think you'll find those tyres can safely be called dangerous, and I'd think about legal action.
"In a statement from the British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) issued on June 5, 2001 regarding the age of tires they state, "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tires should not be put into service if they are over 6 years old and that all tires should be replaced 10 years from the date of their manufacture." Tire age can be accelerated by a variety of environmental factors, such as sunlight exposure and coastal climates. Poor storage and infrequent use of your vehicle are other things that can accelerate tire age."
"In a statement from the British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) issued on June 5, 2001 regarding the age of tires they state, "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tires should not be put into service if they are over 6 years old and that all tires should be replaced 10 years from the date of their manufacture." Tire age can be accelerated by a variety of environmental factors, such as sunlight exposure and coastal climates. Poor storage and infrequent use of your vehicle are other things that can accelerate tire age."
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Could it be the tyre off the OP's spare wheel?
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Very good shout indeed - especially as the car is a Clio and this is exactly the sort of tyre fitted to small French hatchbacks in the mid 90's.
That and £100ish for a new tyre, fitting, balancing and allignment seems rather good value..
OP - what year is your Clio? What's in the boot now..?
Soldato
It's a 98/99 Clio, S reg. So either an early Clio II or a late Clio I...that wasn't helpful. 
That's very useful Fox - greatly appreciated 
. Might have to go back to the garage with a bit more knowledge other than "this tyre is blatantly ******".
Edit: It's an early MKII, and no, it's a "new" tyre from the garage - the spare wheel tyre is still on the spare wheel in the boot. They swapped the spare wheel (which was still fitted at the time since I put it on on the M5) with the "new" tyre and wheel when I was there at the end so I'm pretty sure of that.
. Might have to go back to the garage with a bit more knowledge other than "this tyre is blatantly ******".Edit: It's an early MKII, and no, it's a "new" tyre from the garage - the spare wheel tyre is still on the spare wheel in the boot. They swapped the spare wheel (which was still fitted at the time since I put it on on the M5) with the "new" tyre and wheel when I was there at the end so I'm pretty sure of that.
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Who from and where? I know a number of solicitors but transport/motors aren't their specialities. Do you get specialist motor solicitors or would it come under a bigger umbrella?
That's very useful Fox - greatly appreciated
Edit: It's an early MKII, and no, it's a "new" tyre from the garage - the spare wheel tyre is still on the spare wheel in the boot. They swapped the spare wheel (which was still fitted at the time since I put it on on the M5) with the "new" tyre and wheel when I was there at the end so I'm pretty sure of that.
What does it say on your invoice about the tyre? Can you scan it?
Caporegime
nvm just seen how old this thread is.
[TW]Fox;16887658 said:
I would, but it's at work and it'd be pointless: it's about as vague an invoice as you can get. Basically just says "Alignment and tyre" with £129 at the bottom, so it won't help
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Soldato
Why? That has been sorted, the issue now is the 'new' tyre so those are the only images needed.
Soldato
Urmm no, people were a lot more honest in the 70's IMHO.
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