Colin Lindsay Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, Chris A said: Question from a simpleton: If they are so bad how come they are in business? Answer to a simpleton: There are always innocent victims out there waiting. We fall into the trap of thinking that because we know about cars, others do too. There is about 80% of the population out there who know little and care less, as long as someone else gets all the bother of replacing the nasty dirty parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 47 minutes ago, NonMember said: Have you ever tried dealing with a well known double-glazing company? No 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: We fall into the trap of thinking that because we know about cars, others do too. There is about 80% of the population out there who know little and care less, as long as someone else gets all the bother of replacing the nasty dirty parts. That's why it is important that the companies offering these services really are up to scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, NonMember said: Have you ever tried dealing with a well known double-glazing company? (The one I'm thinking of had a policy of dissing their competitors first, then quoting a figure and immediately offering a 50% discount, andanother discount, and another discount.... SKY TV did that with us, too - their bill was almost £170 per month, and just not worth it, so we cancelled. They phoned us and offered more and more discount, until they were down to £80 per month. We told them that had they asked that originally, we might still be with them, but they had no answer when we asked why, if they could supply a service for £80, they tried to charge over twice that in the first place. Same with the AA, they kept dropping their renewal price to get me to return, which made their 'normal' price seem a real rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, NonMember said: Have you ever tried dealing with a well known double-glazing company? (The one I'm thinking of had a policy of dissing their competitors first, then quoting a figure and immediately offering a 50% discount, andanother discount, and another discount.... By the time they'd wasted hours of my time and come down to 1/8 of the initial quote it must surely have been a bargain! Except that I had already contacted a small, local firm, who spent ten minutes measuring up, one minute telling me the price - less than that major national one's final offer! - and then left, to let me think about it.) Not the mountain one? We got 5 quotes for DG at our last house. All the Everest bloke did was tell us to buy on credit (we had the cash saved) and use our savings to invest in the stock market. I asked him if he was qualified to give investment advice. Oh, and his windows were double the price of the local firm we used (who had a fantastic reputation and did a good job) So Mr Everest got shown the door and when he called to confirm "the sale" I explained why he wasn't getting the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I have to admit - the staff change frequently. Last time I was in buying two new tyres, at their bargain basement price about £70 each, when I went to collect the vehicle, it was "That'll be £189, please, Sir!" When I pointed out what I had ordered, and expected to be fitted, therer was clash of reversing gears, and a new price, in the quoted range. But in the past, they have changed race tyres for me, that I can't buy there, and only charged me a quid for the valves. I added a drink as that seemed fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 OK, so started me thinking, so I had one off and when cleaned up. The tyres on mine are 155/80 R13. the stamp on the wheel apears to be P316. Which I supose might realisticlly be LP 816? suggesting they are 3.5?. They are down to be replaced ultimately, They appear to be dated early 2000`s. but what would be the best recomendation?. I actually feel that the end result may well be Alloys anyway. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Twenty year old tyres? I'd change them straight away. I have 155/80on my 13/60, I assume they are 3.5 rims but will check them in the next few days. They look fine, not over fat, in keeping with the period. When I took delivery of the car it had Minilite type wheels with 70 profile tyres, looked too modern for me and out of keeping with a Herald so I fitted the steels that came with it.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 I supose, the steel/alloy question comes down to personal taste. In my case the Hub caps (well 2 anyway) are missing, and or will need re-chroming, so they will have to be sourced, along with "period" wheel trims. Anyway, that is a decision for the future plenty to do before then. I did wonder about the 155/80`s looking a bit "fat". Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 This is a photo of the car with the Minilites and 70 profile tyres This is with steels and 80 profiles. Hub caps and trims are about via usual sources or the bay. I even went flashy and got a set of hub caps with the Triumph globe in the centres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 +1 for minilites or equivalent easy to clean these 5 or 5.5 with 175/70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 here a load of local Triumph photos look to be at mostly Luton festival of transport GBD is in there as well as more wheels and tyre options you can browse in lockdown https://www.flickr.com/photos/andysbusphotos/albums/72157641660937903/page2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Pete: your definition of "easy to clean" isn't the same as mine then. A wipe over with a sponge and the steels with hub caps are done. The Minilites had to be cleaned spoke by spoke... You must have more spare time than me 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Good selection of options on that link. I noticed most Heralds had classic steels 😁. I agree that Minilites do work with the more sporty models of Triumphs. I would even go for wires on a convertible Herald. Once again it is down to personal taste. After all Minilites are a period item when all said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 if you want hard to balance , non tubeless, wobbly wheels that distort on any corner have some wires look nice but awful handling with the need for specialised spoke maintenance quite frequently they are one of my Must Haves you Mustn't have . then theres the snag of removing the adaptor hub when the nuts wont take a socket or any spanner in the box Nah nasty things Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 I think he means wire wheels! And I completely agree with him, they are dangerous, you might as well be driving around without air bags! Ah..... Steel wheels for me none of this alloy boy racer nonsense Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: boy racer I wish!!!!!!.😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 she was always used in a hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: if you want hard to balance , non tubeless, wobbly wheels that distort on any corner have some wires look nice but awful handling with the need for specialised spoke maintenance quite frequently they are one of my Must Haves you Mustn't have . then theres the snag of removing the adaptor hub when the nuts wont take a socket or any spanner in the box Nah nasty things Pete Don't hold back! But yes, couldn't agree more. The number that are running around with worn splines is scary, with owners unaware how dangerous it can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Well I'm pleased this post has attracted so much interest and I hope that it has made some members have a look at their tyres and note their age. Another no no for the MoT exemption!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, dougbgt6 said: Steel wheels for me none of this alloy boy racer nonsense Doug. +1 to that, Doug! Steel wheels, nice chrome hubcaps, maybe a good embellisher... the way nature intended. Minilites, fog lamps, rectangular spotlights, Carlos Fandango and all that... too 70s for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hoy.... I've just fitted fog lamps !!!! The rectangular spots protruded too much so are up for sale. In fact they were in the Courier etc. last month. No bites though. Everyone must think like you Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 50 minutes ago, clive said: Don't hold back! Meeee why not Ha!! drive smile be happy just not on wire wheels heaven knows how some far more posh classics get on with the power of Aston or E type etc its the love them or hate them syndrome Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: Meeee why not Ha!! drive smile be happy just not on wire wheels heaven knows how some far more posh classics get on with the power of Aston or E type etc its the love them or hate them syndrome Pete For some reason teh wires for "our" cars seem to be designed for a moped. The ones on jags etc have massively more spokes etc etc so are much stronger. And more to clean. Still much prefer a proper non-bendy wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 if we could afford an E type we wouldnt be on here Ha ! yes their wheels are a tad more impressive and dont have them nasty adaptors you cant remove without a lot of tea and addative Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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