Daft tyre names

[MiniMinorMk3]

At first glance that looks like Funk!

[martc]

22 hours ago, bunglebus said:

That's a blast from the past - Hungary's finest, I've seen lots of tractors with Taurus tyres. Mystic Mart predicts they're still with us... https://www.taurus-tyres.com/

[bunglebus]

One from my hire van...

And a VIGOROUS

[bunglebus]

This says ALL WEATHER and WINTER

That's it

This one does magic tricks/charges the battery on  Morris Minor

[bunglebus]

A Westlake with a nasty bulge

And a "chicken" Kormoran! We used to sell loads of these when I was a Halfords Garage Services bod

[martc]

12 hours ago, bunglebus said:

And a "chicken" Kormoran! We used to sell loads of these when I was a Halfords Garage Services bod

Anyone remember 'Stomil' tyres as found on FSO's and mid-life bangers across the country? Well Kormoran was the name selected to rebrand Stomil for the brave new world ahead. They are still made in the same factory in Poland that started Stomil tyre production in 1959.

[MiniMinorMk3]

On 6/15/2023 at 7:35 AM, bunglebus said:

 

This one does magic tricks/charges the battery on  Morris Minor

Nah, that's for sticking on your Datsun Leaf to get some extra regenerative braking.

[Bren]

The manner in which you apply the brakes....

[bunglebus]

I met him on a Monday and my heart stood still
Da

ron-ron-ron, Da doo ron-ron

[D.E]

[Metal Guru]

5 hours ago, D.E said:

They’d only fit a Rio.

[bunglebus]

Have we had Doublestar before? 

[jakebullet]

Vigorous also in Olli flavour...

[junkyarddog]

Another  vigorous!

[bunglebus]

What do you do if your tyres don't fit?

[mat777]

On 7/5/2023 at 6:10 PM, bunglebus said:

What do you do if your tyres don't fit?

Someone I know had a set, used to refer to them as "rape tyres".... 👀

 

Another vigorous entry here!

[jakebullet]

Worn out in 5000 miles? That's ZuperEco.

[sdkrc]

[leafsprung]

'Preminum' car with Death Ring pick and mix roulette.

CatchPowah!! 

Lanvigator!! 

[bunglebus]

One of my pet hates, but very common. Anyone would think the car is just a status symbol - but also I'm sure there are some who fit odd ditchfinders to each corner then complain that the ride is harsh/noisy or it handles like shit.

Then there's me with a set of matching Goodyears on a 25 year old Passat

[Dick Cheeseburger]

2 hours ago, leafsprung said:

'Preminum' car with Death Ring pick and mix roulette.

CatchPowah!! 

Lanvigator!! 

When I bought my 09 Qashtsun, the PO had just fitted a new LANVIGATORR on the offside front as it had been an MOT fail. Problem was the nearside front wasn't much better. I ended up going out of my way to source a new matching LANVIGATORR for the nearside so it matched the week old tyre on the other side. Can't stand mismatched treads across an axle. To be fair, there's no other time I'd specifically go out of my way to buy a shite brand tyre. The mild irony is that grip is good, road noise not particularly obvious and wear minimal so far. 

[Metal Guru]

3 hours ago, Dick Longbridge said:

When I bought my 09 Qashtsun, the PO had just fitted a new LANVIGATORR on the offside front as it had been an MOT fail. Problem was the nearside front wasn't much better. I ended up going out of my way to source a new matching LANVIGATORR for the nearside so it matched the week old tyre on the other side. Can't stand mismatched treads across an axle. To be fair, there's no other time I'd specifically go out of my way to buy a shite brand tyre. The mild irony is that grip is good, road noise not particularly obvious and wear minimal so far. 

Lots of people put shite new tyres on a car to sell it especially if it has to get an MOT.

Last car I bought , I made the dealer change two new HiFlys for Dunlops to match the other two.  ( well couldn’t get anything else out of them once the wife told the salesman she loved the car and must have it).

[Dick Cheeseburger]

1 hour ago, Metal Guru said:

Lots of people put shite new tyres on a car to sell it especially if it has to get an MOT.

Last car I bought , I made the dealer change two new HiFlys for Dunlops to match the other two.  ( well couldn’t get anything else out of them once the wife told the salesman she loved the car and must have it).

We've run midrange Falken Ziex Ecoruns on our family E91 for years and they've been excellent. I tend to stick them on the rest of our motors now as and when they need replacing and it's what I'll fit on the QQ should I need a pair/4 at some point. I'll probably have sold it by that point knowing me though.

[straightSix]

6 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

We've run midrange Falken Ziex Ecoruns on our family E91 for years and they've been excellent. I tend to stick them on the rest of our motors now as and when they need replacing and it's what I'll fit on the QQ should I need a pair/4 at some point. I'll probably have sold it by that point knowing me though.

I rate the Falkens, have had them on a few things now. Much better than the Bridgestones I bought 

[Metal Guru]

33 minutes ago, straightSix said:

I rate the Falkens, have had them on a few things now. Much better than the Bridgestones I bought 

Falkens are decent tyres but aren’t much cheaper than some premium brands. Quick check at my normal tyre place , Falkens £97 or £101, Dunlop Sport Maxx £102 , Pirelli P zero £108, Goodyear F1 £112 although tbf Michelin Pilot Sport have increased a bit lately £126.

[w00dy]

Got a full set of Nakang Passions fitted to the van today. Bit of an odd choice of name for a van tyre.

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

1 hour ago, w00dy said:

Got a full set of Nakang Passions fitted to the van today. Bit of an odd choice of name for a van tyre.

 

Not if it's a Passion Wagon!

[somewhatfoolish]

On 7/21/2023 at 7:50 AM, sdkrc said:

Tyres personalised for Katie Price?

[mat777]

Spotted in a group the other day ... Oddly specific request!

[leafsprung]

Say it loud. Say it proud.