steve@cromford
A2OC Donor
This morning I went to the car to find a completely flat front tyre. Not great on a morning when I have to travel from Leicester to Heathrow first thing!
I re-inflated the tyre and immediately heard the puncture hissing. The hole was in the side too, so no repair possible.
I went to my local independent tyre fitter, when I've had many a Kumho fitted over the last few years.
I asked for a Kumho replacement only to be told they don't fit them any more, due to a change in Kumho's trading policy.
I was offered a General tyre at £59 fitted (195/55-15) and instinctively asked for something more expensive thinking they were just some budget brand. They said they could fit any of the premium brand tyres but recommended I had the General tyre, stating that they are at least as good as Kumho and owned by Continental. I went for a pair and half an hour later was on my way to Heathrow.
The journey was mostly motorway but I took the scenic route home (M40/Fosse Way)
I have to say I'm pretty impressed.
No noticeable increase in road noise over the Kumhos and very grippy, though of course I'll have to see what they're like in the wet, if we get any wet any time soon.
They come with a free accidental damage warranty and a clever wear indicator to tell you when they need replacing.
I re-inflated the tyre and immediately heard the puncture hissing. The hole was in the side too, so no repair possible.
I went to my local independent tyre fitter, when I've had many a Kumho fitted over the last few years.
I asked for a Kumho replacement only to be told they don't fit them any more, due to a change in Kumho's trading policy.
I was offered a General tyre at £59 fitted (195/55-15) and instinctively asked for something more expensive thinking they were just some budget brand. They said they could fit any of the premium brand tyres but recommended I had the General tyre, stating that they are at least as good as Kumho and owned by Continental. I went for a pair and half an hour later was on my way to Heathrow.
The journey was mostly motorway but I took the scenic route home (M40/Fosse Way)
I have to say I'm pretty impressed.
No noticeable increase in road noise over the Kumhos and very grippy, though of course I'll have to see what they're like in the wet, if we get any wet any time soon.
They come with a free accidental damage warranty and a clever wear indicator to tell you when they need replacing.