Failed the SVA......

[Damian]

My tyres failed because they don't have a speed rating on them. They're Bridgestone winter duelers, so I spoke to Bridgestone UK technical and a very nice man is looking into it for me, hopefully he can produce a certificate to say that they're OK, if not I'll buy some Bronco 'beefcakes' for off roading!

My other and frankly more baffling failure is that the hole that's in the middle of the rear bumper, (used to access the spare) needs to be filled with a bung. Where the heck do I find a oval shaped gromet???

Suggestions on a postcard.........

I've got my re-test for next Tuesday so not long to wait!

Cheers, Damian.

[Pete]

You'll need to carry spare undies with you for wet weather if you keep the winter duellers on, as they are scary.

Pete

[Damian]

Not much wet weather in our neck of the woods, eh Pete? (LOL) By the way, I took a wrong turning in Bury last week and came across a huge Surf, blue it was, with a lift, tyres stuck out for about 300yrds!! Not yours is it?

Damian.

[Pete]

Not much wet weather in our neck of the woods, eh Pete? (LOL) By the way, I took a wrong turning in Bury last week and came across a huge Surf, blue it was, with a lift, tyres stuck out for about 300yrds!! Not yours is it?

Damian.

No mate, wish it was though!!! Mines wine over grey, with wrap round b/bar and yelow spots. It's the mini roundabouts that find out how good or bad you're tyres are, and there's no shortage of them!!
Pete

[turbotommy]

My tyres failed because they don't have a speed rating on them. They're Bridgestone winter duelers, so I spoke to Bridgestone UK technical and a very nice man is looking into it for me, hopefully he can produce a certificate to say that they're OK, if not I'll buy some Bronco 'beefcakes' for off roading!

My other and frankly more baffling failure is that the hole that's in the middle of the rear bumper, (used to access the spare) needs to be filled with a bung. Where the heck do I find a oval shaped gromet???

Suggestions on a postcard.........

I've got my re-test for next Tuesday so not long to wait!

Cheers, Damian.

Your SVA tester may be a bit of 'bunghole' (bevis and butthead...); I have a UK 4runner, it has a hole in the rear bumper to access the spare, and i've never seen one with a 'bung' in.

TP, TP, TP for my bunghole, hehehehehe

[FlySurfer - Edy.]

You'll need to carry spare undies with you for wet weather if you keep the winter duellers on, as they are scary.

Pete

Hey Pete man,

Whats so scary bout the Duellers ? I got em on mine and so far so good - would love to know before I find out alone !

Cheers.

R.

[Koi]

Look in DIY shops etc for a soild bit of rubber (bath plug etc) and cut it to shape yourself.
Also pick up a large round bung and give it to the inspector so as he can shove it up his **** to stop him filling the place up with bull****.

[Dexter]

i've heard from several sources (kitcar builders and other importers) that some SVA testers can be a bunch of jobsworths making you jump through hoops for no real reason

Your SVA tester may be a bit of 'bunghole' (bevis and butthead...); I have a UK 4runner, it has a hole in the rear bumper to access the spare, and i've never seen one with a 'bung' in.

TP, TP, TP for my bunghole, hehehehehe

[rcutting]

I've got duellers on mine and lets just say you have to drive with a bit of care ( no sharp braking or sudden turns ) in the wet !

Richard.

[Pete]

Hey Pete man,

Whats so scary bout the Duellers ? I got em on mine and so far so good - would love to know before I find out alone !

Cheers.

R.

There are many 'Duellers', I'm only refering to the 'Winter' variety. If you've got them on, you'll find out soon enough!!!!!!!!!!
Pete

[Damian]

I once had a series 3 LWB Lannie on opposite lock whilst driving around a bend - that was fun!! Can't wait to try it with a 3 ltr TD ....... NOT!

[FlySurfer - Edy.]

There are many 'Duellers', I'm only refering to the 'Winter' variety. If you've got them on, you'll find out soon enough!!!!!!!!!!
Pete

Ey ?@

They are winter duellers !
No trouble so far and used in wet too !

Mind you I do drive with more care since my 90degree 30 mph transition the other month !

Tell me more before I find out to my own or someone elses expense!

Ron.

[marky]

Not much wet weather in our neck of the woods, eh Pete? (LOL) By the way, I took a wrong turning in Bury last week and came across a huge Surf, blue it was, with a lift, tyres stuck out for about 300yrds!! Not yours is it?

Damian.

It might have been me as i was in bury last week & ive got my big boots on at the moment to preserve my BRONCO rubber for offroad activities

[marky]

My tyres failed because they don't have a speed rating on them. They're Bridgestone winter duelers, so I spoke to Bridgestone UK technical and a very nice man is looking into it for me, hopefully he can produce a certificate to say that they're OK, if not I'll buy some Bronco 'beefcakes' for off roading!

My other and frankly more baffling failure is that the hole that's in the middle of the rear bumper, (used to access the spare) needs to be filled with a bung. Where the heck do I find a oval shaped gromet???

Suggestions on a postcard.........

I've got my re-test for next Tuesday so not long to wait!

Cheers, Damian.

stick some black plastacine in it. Why? its not on the front of the vehicle so it wont harm anyone. JOBSWORTH

[andy]

My other and frankly more baffling failure is that the hole that's in the middle of the rear bumper, (used to access the spare) needs to be filled with a bung. Where the heck do I find a oval shaped gromet???


It's a load of ******** if they say that it's dangerous,how could you cut your self on the hole,just dont stick your fingers in it .

I got some plastic pipe and split it down the length,and then just ran it round the edge of the hole.