Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

Poor chap ... can't help but laugh though :laughat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

Something worth reading perhaps, especially the 'crashes after fitting' piece.....

http://cameronautotech.co.uk/tyres%20text.htm

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

It's worth noting that anything oil based, even ptfe, will break down rubber. Might be a tiny amount but it's worth getting off.

Whos turn is it with the arguing? Can't believe there are two going at the same time!

My trick to getting tyres scrubbed in is giving my bike to a mechanic to ride to work, get them fitted and then ride home and give it back half scrubbed in!
:D

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

Sorry but I couldn't resist this one. You gotta feel for him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

That looks familiar ^^^ ;):)

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

Advice that can never be repeated enough.

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

The last new pair of tyres I had fitted were Pirelli Diablo Corse IIIs. Just as the fitter was tightening the axle to finish the job the heavens opened, to the point I had constant streams running down and across the roads that I was riding on, which I could feel pushing on the side of the wheels.

I also had a knackered shock which was being replaced as it had no oil in (I found out later) and the fitter had neglected to push the axle to the swing arm adjustment bolts so I had a good inch of gradual movement. It was a slow 10 mile ride home but I was pleasantly surprised how much was scrubbed in (obviously a good amount wasn't) but maybe that's more to do with the tyres.

I would definately pay £10 a tyre for pre-scrubbed tyres although the seating process would still need to be observed, but it would help in wet situation.

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

That's very odd. Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3BQX1Obbts

Listen to what is said at the end.

:D

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

:smt021:smt070:smt097:smt068:smt014:smt067:smt013: smt116:smt094:smt065:smt093:smt064:smt075:hackedof f::smt062

Is the change of the clocks or something?

Re: New tyres, fell off!
 

I've always been told that it takes more miles to scrub in a tyre in the wet, but what do I know?

Berlin - I had to fit some real budget cr@p to the back of my car on holiday abroad to keep us on the road, and the rear has never been secure in the wet since (roundabouts especially). First front wheel drive car I've ever had with a slidey back end. I've even contemplated sticking them on the front to wear them out quicker, but that would be more dangerous. Federal is not exactly complete crap, but it is a budget tyre, so maybe this contributed to your hairy trip to the lakes.