5mm isn’t ‘close’.

But still – odd that no-one ever mentions this to UK drivers, don’t you think? And that other requirements such as the headlight stickers or hi-viz vests are very well known.

So having got all the facts wrong you’re now dsputing what is “close”.

What are you on tonight, molgrips? 🙂

Edit: to be honest I’m surprised that the UK doesn’t have a similar rule about different wear. The difference in wet grip between a new tyre and one at the legal limit would be enough to provoke a spin. Maybe that’s why the car in froant of Madame spun under light braking on a rain-soaked M1 the last time she drove in the UK.

Oh sorry, I forgot you know absolutely everything ever and want everyone to know. Carry on your highness 🙂

Looks like you got a fact wrong to me 🙂

Yup, I said “are in inches”, and there’s an exception apparently so I should have said “are normally in inches”. Thank you Simon foe Edukating me.

I forgot you know absolutely everything ever and want everyone to know. Carry on your highness

So do you want people to be helpful on this forum or not CFH?

I suggested gettng just one second-hand tyre with appropriate wear because that’s what locals who count their Euros would do. I provided a link to a specialist in Haute Savoie.

I corrected a poster on points of law which might save people reading the thread from breaking the law.

Linked a site about tyre specs.

Expressed surpeise about the cost of tyres being different in France because they’re metric when cars are built with the same spec tyres across Europe (which still includes the UK).

So your hand clapping piss take constitutes negative use of the forum.

Report me then.

Done. Just before your post.

^ 😆

I want a ref to check he hasn’t put a horseshoe in his.

🙂

If it’s true, that UK cars have to adhere to French Law when visiting, and have matched tyres on the same axle.

Then how come French cars, that only have an MOT (equivalent) every two years, don’t have to visit an MOT centre in Dover to bring them up to speed with the UK annual test Law ?
And how come the French cars aren’t also required to get reflective front and rear number plates instead of their pressed metal ones, that are illegal in the UK ?

And how come UK cars visiting Germany aren’t required to have a TuV certificate for every modification from standard, like a German registered car is required to have ?

And how come an American car, registered in Holland, with red indicators, is perfectly legal to be driven anywhere in Europe (including the UK) but when the same car was registered in the UK it required orange lenses fitting to be legal ?

The reason?

Because if it’s legal in the EU country of registration, then it’s legal to drive when visiting any other EU country, regardless of local law.

I typed incorrectly.

They’re 215 60 r16’s, so more common…

The landlady here is going to help me out with a different local garage…

larger supermarkets in France tend to have tyres. it was a ‘feu vert’ that was happy to fit a single budget tyre to my car – think it was about €70 all in for something similar to yours (maybe a 205 55 17?)

esselgruntfuttock – Member
Where’s Bikebouy when you need him to mention the B word.

I’m here, but this has nothing to do with Brexit.

It’s about having to replace two tyres, and they’re a bit expensive.

I’m here, but this has nothing to do with Brexit.

Not yet, but will be soon when buying those dirty foreign tyres from Germany and Italy.
It is okay though as we will be able to buy British tyres for British people (once we have the factories up and running)

If it’s true, that UK cars have to adhere to French Law when visiting, and have matched tyres on the same axle.

Then how come French cars, that only have an MOT (equivalent) every two years, don’t have to visit an MOT centre in Dover to bring them up to speed with the UK annual test Law ?
And how come the French cars aren’t also required to get reflective front and rear number plates instead of their pressed metal ones, that are illegal in the UK ?

And how come UK cars visiting Germany aren’t required to have a TuV certificate for every modification from standard, like a German registered car is required to have ?

And how come an American car, registered in Holland, with red indicators, is perfectly legal to be driven anywhere in Europe (including the UK) but when the same car was registered in the UK it required orange lenses fitting to be legal ?

The reason?

Because if it’s legal in the EU country of registration, then it’s legal to drive when visiting any other EU country, regardless of local law.

But since I’ve been pushed on Brexit, and it’s shitty connotations, I do find it a little odd that in the U.K. we seem to have more Laws, more Controlling mechanisms over our vehicles than in the EU. So, when Brexit happens we should relax the UKs laws in line with the EU.. its a topic that needs bringing up as well as so many more laws governing EU spec Trucks and Vans coming across the channel.
2 year MOTs anyone ?

Seems reasonable.

But back on topic, try buying 10″ dinghy trailer tyres for a roadbase whilst in France !! Neigh on impossible.

@ molgrips, something to consider if you take your caravan to France, that has to have matching tyres on it, so I’ve been lead to believe.
That’s not matching the car btw, just matching each other on the same axle.

Do you have breakdown cover for Europe, e.g. RAC, AA etc, and if so would they be able to sort out something on UK terms/prices?

No idea if that’s possible, but talking to Brit friendly folk to arrange it might be useful.

Or, just fill up the jizz in the tyre and drive it home? Is that stuff not much like sealant in bike tyres? You can ride those with sealant acting as a permanent fix, so surely car tyres the same? Okay I suppose the warning is that you might have a tear in a dangerous place, but if it’s just a small hole causing a leak, seal up and continue.

Not that I’ve experienced doing this yet, though I’ve only got the sealant stuff in my car, no spare.

Why don’t you just have the puncture mended? You know, like you could over here for about £15

Deadkenny’s idea of filling it up with jizz has me more than worried. I’m now thinking that Mattoab will end up very dehydrated and possible with strained forearms and chafing.

Allopneus will deliver to the local garage of your choice, who will charge you anywhere between 15 and 30€ for the fitting. They’re very competitively priced, but won’t let you buy less than a pair.

Not much less than they tried to charge the dudes of hazard to repair the big bus. 10k for an engine swap after what sounds like the big ends went….

Turns out its the dudes previous landship, now Chris hutchens that’s shat it’s engine. 30km from millau, ooft…

molgrips, something to consider if you take your caravan to France, that has to have matching tyres on it, so I’ve been lead to believe.

Ta. On the subject of differences – in Germany trailers and caravans have their own registration… UK caravans don’t. Didn’t have to re-register the caravan, I don’t think.

The Department of Transport says UK drivers are free to drive abroad, but their vehicle must meet the general technical requirements for each country you visit (Or pass through). Drivers are urged to select winter tyres if they are venturing into Europe. They should also make sure that there is sufficient tread depth remaining, as well as making sure that they carry a spare wheel (Which must also be in a good condition).

They should also make sure that there is sufficient tread depth remaining, as well as making sure that they carry a spare wheel (Which must also be in a good condition).

Which is interesting when you have an S-Max that was supplied by Ford in France and is French registered….it is however a mighty PITA not having a spare wheel and relying on the jizz when theres a split 8cm long in the inside sidewall 😯

Puncture was not repairable apparently….
Garage in Morzine most helpful, but still *had* to fit two tyres, at least the price is €200 for both, less than half what LesGets wanted…

Not really a tourist tax. OP just went to the wrong place – the Norauto type places are competitive and very close to UK prices.

Matching tyres on an axle is an excellent idea IMO as water dispersion for instance can vary quite a lot between two designs, leading to obvious stability issues in emergency braking situation for instance.

In times like these when all else failsi thought the done thing was to stuff the tyres with grass and limp home?

Na, its all about the Huck Norris now.

Just came accross this thread, much entertainment and all without me 😉

But back on topic, try buying 10″ dinghy trailer tyres for a roadbase whilst in France !! Neigh on impossible.

Is that a horse-drawn trailer?