Hi All,

I have the above fitted to my RRS. Problem is, all the internal walls are splitting / perishing. They are not that old and still have 6mm on each.

I have tried to contact the manufacturer in China but no joy (not sure if they are still in business). Can't get hold of the previous owner either.

Where should I go for advice or help?

Many thanks,

Personally, I'd cut my losses and get a decent set on there
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Yep, good advice and I agree with you there. Not had the car long (four weeks).

I was thinking more along the lines of others, if this is a bigger problem, who may be unaware of the issue. Of course, it could have resulted in some reimbursement but that would have been a bonus. I'd hate to think the tyres could fail and cause someone a serious accident.

BTW - where can you get that sort of quality tyre for that money?

Thanks again,

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Many thanks

Agree with Bc, get yourself a decent set of tyres.
I get my tyres from here... https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-275-45-20/

Wouldn't be surprised if the previous owner put on the cheapest tyres they could prior to the sale. "Four new tyres" is a bit of a sales gimmick but many seem to think it helps the sale. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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RRSTDV8,

No, I don't think that's the case. I'm sure there was nothing sinister in his thoughts.

However, like I said, I'm more concerned about others with the same problem

Budget tyres are no good on 4x4's,,I get them coming into my tyre bay asking for budget tyres for RRS & FFRR & I explain they will NOT last long as they nearly always split on the inner sidewalls & I get the same answer every time,,(sorry I cannot afford anything better) why do people buy cars that they cannot afford to run,is it just to impress the neighbors.The 1st thing I look at when I'm buying a vehicle is the tyres & if they are fitted with budget tyres I walk away because in my opinion if they have gone cheap with tyres they probably have with servicing & brakes etc.

Andy. Andy.
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Hi Andy,

Again, I can't argue with that. However, the car itself has had everything done that needed doing as all the service / repair documents are there.

All I was trying to do was to find out if there was a way of letting the manufacturer know the problem. I am concerned that others may have the same problem but won't realise.

Anyway, I haven't used the car this week and fully intend to buy a full set this weekend. I've had a quick scout round and find the prices vary considerably. Not sure whether to buy them online and get them fitted locally (no idea of fitting cost etc) or get it all done together. I guess there may be a deal if I'm ordering four.

Thanks for your comments

My tyre fitter charges me £12.50 per tyre fitted. Guaranteed no wheel damage whatsoever. I still find it cheaper to buy my tyres online then have them fitted by my tyre fitter, than buying my tyres from him. He is more than happy to fit my own tyres

The only trouble is with buying online you don't get the same guarantee,,I've had customers bring their own tyres to me for fitting then come back a month later with a problem with tyre & I have then charged them yet again to remove tyre so they can (at their cost) send it back to where they purchased online & most of the time they don't have a full size spare so I sell them a tyre at a cheaper price than they paid online in the 1st place.If they had purchased off me & a problem accured then I would replace at no cost as I can send back to my supplier for credit.
So is it cheaper online,,No,,& your not supporting local businesses.

Andy. Andy.
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Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Andy,

I understand your sentiments but, I can assure you, I support and promote local business as much as I can. In fact, it is what I do for a living. Trouble is, if the deal isn't beneficial (for all sorts of reasons) people will shop elsewhere.

Sounds like you have the perfect business ethos. Shame you're not a little closer.

So, what do you consider a fair price to supply and fully fit e.g. 4 x Perilli Scorpion tyres 285/35/22 106W? Might be worth a drive up there for a weekend away.

Steve

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