Re: Re: Tyres 16 inch or 400?

[Anonymous]

Interesting but very interested in what the major manufacturers of Taxi tyres would have to say on their tyres being classed as dangerous. Under EU law tyres have to comply with structural tests, tyres that are not passed fit to use on the highway have a stamp on them to that effect the rest are given a speed rating. I had my rims measured and they were within 2 or 3 mm of the tyres inner reading. A difference so small it is worth remembering that expansion or reduction in the sizes caused by temperature difference would make it insignificant. Strong sidewalls are a advantage since the ability to withstand being curbed plus surviving the potholes is in my mind a bonus. The road holding regarding grip and ride are fine but yes the steering is a bit heavier.
I would not have fitted these tyres out of choice, mainly because being new to Tractions I would have not known they were a possibility. However since they do the job and are all new I will use them until either they wear out or I find a problem.
I must admit that I do not think £150ish for a single tyre is a bargain and with my friends contacts in China will have to see what the devilish Chinese can come up with in the future.
One other thing is that Taxis shooting down the M4 to Heathrow hit 70mph plus, does this mean their putting passengers at risk because their tyres are classed dangerous at this speed?