Tony Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 This is a rear tyre from a FWD car I'm constantly amazed at the condition of some tyres and it plays heavy in HOTW, but this tyre would have displayed massive clues something was wrong, here is a few clues 1: Noise like a worn wheel bearing 2: The noise of the metal casing on the road 3: Low speed rear end wobble as the distorted tyre pulsates the suspension 4: High speed vibration due to the tyres imbalance 5: Grip issues must apply I have to conclude ignorance due to the tyres advanced condition and i salute the tyre for remaining together but i also condemn the driver for putting himself and others at obvious risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Disgusting! It doesn't take long to check the condition of tyres. What was the cause, toe, camber, worn shock? I'm thinking heel and toe cos of the gaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 what was the car and who was the driver ? with a tyre like that it must have seen MEGA miles especially since its on the rear, also the whole feel of the car whilst driving would be very bad... ignorance i think is a key part here.... im either thinking its a posh (ish) middle aged woman, or a young (ish) lad... in fact scrap the latter... im going with the posh (ish) woman. would i also be on the right lines having a guess that its an audi... or in the VAG range ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I can't identify the car or driver, needless to say the reason for the wear is toe and the driver was middle aged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Some people just don't have a clue....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 There's never a copper around for these guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I can't identify the car or driver, needless to say the reason for the wear is toe and the driver was middle aged. Spoil Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 In a suing nation i dare not expose actual identity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 In a suing nation i dare not expose actual identity.... Quite right, just give us HER initials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 im after no names. just a rough age and sex of the person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Male and middle... bit of a c**k actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Male and middle... bit of a c**k actually Male! jesus... deffo must be arrogant / ignorant not to notice that tyre.... I would say a BMW, but you said it was FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Vauxhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I see a lot of Vectras and the like with knackered rear dampers - on quite new cars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I definitely think this kind of thing should have an avenue of escalation. We have MOT's to check the car is road worthy but if the tyres are shot to pieces its all academic. Its bloody dangerous and the owner of that tyre could do with a bollocking and a fine IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4UL T Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 You can tell its a Vauxhall by the other wheel in the background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I definitely think this kind of thing should have an avenue of escalation. We have MOT's to check the car is road worthy but if the tyres are shot to pieces its all academic. Its bloody dangerous and the owner of that tyre could do with a bollocking and a fine IMO. Hence the reason it's in HOTW, to show the world how dangerous some cars are out there and why a two yearly MOT is a very bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 There's never a copper around for these guys.... So true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 That's disgraceful, an accident waiting to happen. Any idea when the last MOT was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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