Warning - National tyres centres - Page 3

Bill_56 · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:35

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Originally Posted by volvorocks

Changing for pads means off then back on - same wheel on same side. No change.

From what I undestand each tyre on each side rotates differently, bit like feet where a left shoe may wear more than a right shoe. Same with tyres from side to side and front to back etc

Regards

My point is the balancing machine at most/all tyre centres makes no allowance for these issues so their effect is entirely arbitrary as regards balance of tyre on wheel.

As ar as I am aware, the only things that will knock a tyre/wheel out of balance would be weights falling off, or impact damage. It could also be (weakly) argued that normal wear could affect balance. But in any of the above cases, the wheel would want rebalanced, regardless of whether it were being put back on the same corner, or a different one.

volvorocks · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:36

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Originally Posted by taz

they will re-balance his wheels and charge for this

I will not bother replying to your post Taz,because I can't take it seriously or maybe because your post may be illegal.....!!!!!

Thats my 2 quids worth..lol..!!

Over and out!

Edit...lighten up mate...!!!

scottishvolvo · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:39

Also, it's only advisable to move tyres from back to front and front to back. Never across the axle as the rubber has a rotational memory, if you do it across it messes with the tyre compound.

taz · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvorocks

I will not bother replying to your post Taz,because I can't take it seriously or maybe because your post may be illegal.....!!!!!

Thats my 2 quids worth..lol..!!

Over and out!

Edit...lighten up mate...!!!

Sad prick! If you can't contribute sensibly, then what's the point in contributing at all as all you've done is just spouted a load of cr@p to say the least! Sad, sad!! Just lay off the funny fags matey

Bill_56 · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:47

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Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Also, it's only advisable to move tyres from back to front and front to back. Never across the axle as the rubber has a rotational memory, if you do it across it messes with the tyre compound.

Agreed, I have always practiced that philosophy, even with non-directional tyres. It's actually a reason to not mourn the demise of the full size spare, unless you have room for two!

Maybe now we are verging off topic though, but perhaps a good thing in the interests of good humoured debate.

volvorocks · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:50

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Originally Posted by taz

Sad prick! If you can't contribute sensibly, then what's the point in contributing at all as all you've done is just spouted a load of cr@p to say the least! Sad, sad!! Just lay off the funny fags matey

mmm.....an interesting post from Taz at www.onyerbikeboro.co.uk

Now if anything is offensive your comments certainly are. Now thats not what I call ''customer service''

Honestly!

JamesV70R · Jun 25th, 2013, 00:57

Taz & VR - both of you, play nicely.

On topic: IMHO, there is no reason to rebalance wheels when moving them around on the car, unless there is an issue with the balancing and you are getting vibrations.

I've never known a tyre monkey to know, by sight, that a wheel is unbalanced, so the excuse of "They looked like they needed it" is utter nonsense. If they have removed and refitted the tyres from the wheels, then I would be expecting to see a charge for new valves as well as the balancing, but that work wasn't requested.

OP: Is there evidence the wheels have been rebalanced, or have you merely been billed for it? (Sticky residue on the wheels, maybe marks where old weights have been removed?)

James

taz · Jun 25th, 2013, 01:06

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Originally Posted by volvorocks

mmm.....an interesting post from Taz at www.onyerbikeboro.co.uk

Now if anything is offensive your comments certainly are. Now thats not what I call ''customer service''

Honestly!

Good job you are NOT a customer of mine then as my dogs would have got a new "toy" to rip apart. But cheers for uploading my website link so true, helpful members of this forum can browse my site at their leisure and how I could help them with any bicycle enquiries should they have any.

So as you can see, I obviously see you as fly on the wall I'd love to swat as your contribution to this post is as useful as a septic boil on someone's backside that's about to burst! But apart from that.......lay off the funny fags

Volvo2002 · Jun 25th, 2013, 01:07

Hmm while it's wrong to carry out work that is not authorised by the owner, this tiny sum of money wouldn't bother me at all.

Coming from someone with little income here lol.

leckieboy00 · Jun 25th, 2013, 01:18

I would always recommend re-balancing after tyre wheel swapping it makes good sense.
however if I was slapped with a bill for a Job I hadn't requested or authorized then I simply wouldn't pay.
a lot of these places are simply out to take your eyes out lucky it wasn't your wife that took it, you would be applying for a mortgage by now

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Jun 25th, 2013, 00:57	#27
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 20:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	Taz & VR - both of you, play nicely. On topic: IMHO, there is no reason to rebalance wheels when moving them around on the car, unless there is an issue with the balancing and you are getting vibrations. I've never known a tyre monkey to know, by sight, that a wheel is unbalanced, so the excuse of "They looked like they needed it" is utter nonsense. If they have removed and refitted the tyres from the wheels, then I would be expecting to see a charge for new valves as well as the balancing, but that work wasn't requested. OP: Is there evidence the wheels have been rebalanced, or have you merely been billed for it? (Sticky residue on the wheels, maybe marks where old weights have been removed?) James Last edited by JamesV70R; Jun 25th, 2013 at 01:07.

Jun 25th, 2013, 01:07	#29
Volvo2002 Young Volvo driver Last Online: Nov 16th, 2021 22:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland View Photos By: Volvo2002	Hmm while it's wrong to carry out work that is not authorised by the owner, this tiny sum of money wouldn't bother me at all. Coming from someone with little income here lol. __________________ "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby"

Jun 25th, 2013, 01:18	#30
leckieboy00 New Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2013 03:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Boldon	its always good practice. I would always recommend re-balancing after tyre wheel swapping it makes good sense. however if I was slapped with a bill for a Job I hadn't requested or authorized then I simply wouldn't pay. a lot of these places are simply out to take your eyes out lucky it wasn't your wife that took it, you would be applying for a mortgage by now Last edited by leckieboy00; Jun 25th, 2013 at 01:21.

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