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[Hot Rodders]

Was booked in for today with the 195/50/15 but Bridgestone screwed up the order. They will be in tomorrow but wont be able to do it till monday.

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[sign-of-the-cross] Goodyear???[/sign-of-the-cross]

I thought you were getting the Bridgestones? I'd pay you to take my Goodyears.

[Hot Rodders]

My error. Now fixed. Told you I know nothing about cars!

[marcusus]

Calculated fuel consumption would be worse with a more accurate speedo because you will be travelling slightly less distance on the same amount of fuel. Assuming that your speedo is a little optimistic which is usually the case.

Assuming your odometer was spot on before and you got 205/50/15 rather than 195/50/15, the end result would be less rotations of the wheels for the same distance travelled. The question is how does the car calculate your distance travelled, and thus your fuel economy calculations?

[tbro]

Just to clear up some misconceptions about tyre sizes, go to Bridgestone site and use their tyre sizing table. Type in vehicle and it will give you all the info required. If you have Plus 1,2,3 fitment re; NA with 15' wheels it will give the correct sizes re rolling dia, rim widths etc. All manufactures must manufacture tyres to a plus/minus 3% rule, ie; 185/60/14 +/- 3%.
Hope this clears up some misconceptions.
Terry

[Hot Rodders]

Well. today was the day and the car is now wearing new rubber. The Bridgestone re001 195 50 15.
The front end was pretty much spot on but the rear was a shocker when it came to the wheel allignment. The right rear had a toe of 0.3 but the left rear, which was the tyre that had worn had a toe in of 8.1. That's a difference of 7.8
They also said that the bushes seemed OK They said to bring it back in 10000km and for free they would re check the allignment on all four wheels and rotate them as well. Who's a happy chappy now?

[fastfreddygassit]

Well. today was the day and the car is now wearing new rubber. The Bridgestone re001 195 50 15.
The front end was pretty much spot on but the rear was a shocker when it came to the wheel allignment. The right rear had a toe of 0.3 but the left rear, which was the tyre that had worn had a toe in of 8.1. That's a difference of 7.8
They also said that the bushes seemed OK They said to bring it back in 10000km and for free they would re check the allignment on all four wheels and rotate them as well. Who's a happy chappy now?

that is fantastic stuff there Rod.
Great news!!
Who was the wally that said your bushes were out anyway???

[Fatty]

i got the \"free check at 10,000k\" deal at my local bob jane too. but in the meantime,i have already taken the car to centreline for a \"proper\" alignment. it feels MUCH better now than it did with the bob jane alignment (but i had teins fitted also, so that might have something to do with it )

anyway, rod, what i'm saying is that you should treat yourself to a good alignment, i think you'll be amazed at the difference. i was. also, ryan got his done there too, ask him for his thoughts (i seem to recall that he was very happy)

[Hot Rodders]

Well. today was the day and the car is now wearing new rubber. The Bridgestone re001 195 50 15.
The front end was pretty much spot on but the rear was a shocker when it came to the wheel allignment. The right rear had a toe of 0.3 but the left rear, which was the tyre that had worn had a toe in of 8.1. That's a difference of 7.8
They also said that the bushes seemed OK They said to bring it back in 10000km and for free they would re check the allignment on all four wheels and rotate them as well. Who's a happy chappy now?

that is fantastic stuff there Rod.
Great news!!
Who was the wally that said your bushes were out anyway???

A certain sponsor of the MX5 club where I have been getting it serviced since I bought it. Will tell you Thursday night.

[Hot Rodders]

i got the "free check at 10,000k" deal at my local bob jane too. but in the meantime,i have already taken the car to centreline for a "proper" alignment. it feels MUCH better now than it did with the bob jane alignment (but i had teins fitted also, so that might have something to do with it )

anyway, rod, what i'm saying is that you should treat yourself to a good alignment, i think you'll be amazed at the difference. i was. also, ryan got his done there too, ask him for his thoughts (i seem to recall that he was very happy)

Yeah but hang on Fatty, let's see how this one goes first! Besides, I'd need a picnic lunch to get there from my place.

[Fatty]

both excellent points

[Slugoid]

i got the "free check at 10,000k" deal at my local bob jane too. but in the meantime,i have already taken the car to centreline for a "proper" alignment. it feels MUCH better now than it did with the bob jane alignment (but i had teins fitted also, so that might have something to do with it )

How much was your alignment at Centerline, if you don't mind me asking?

Rod: Glad everything is fixed. Tell us how you find the tyres...might get some to replace my lovely Eagle F1's .

[Hot Rodders]

i got the "free check at 10,000k" deal at my local bob jane too. but in the meantime,i have already taken the car to centreline for a "proper" alignment. it feels MUCH better now than it did with the bob jane alignment (but i had teins fitted also, so that might have something to do with it )

How much was your alignment at Centerline, if you don't mind me asking?

Rod: Glad everything is fixed. Tell us how you find the tyres...might get some to replace my lovely Eagle F1's .

I'll need to get a couple of hundred kms on them first. How did the bush replacement go?

[Slugoid]

I'll need to get a couple of hundred kms on them first. How did the bush replacement go?

Bush replacement was interesting : http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=27958

Btw, do you want me to return the tool to you or back to the club directly? Give me a PM.

[Andrew]

A certain sponsor of the MX5 club where I have been getting it serviced since I bought it. Will tell you Thursday night.

I wonder if they'll refund you the cost of the bush you purchased