i used to have a harley-davidson motorcycle, i purchased it in 2007 and it had been fitted with replacement whitewall tyres, ( made by avon) i was riding it on the motorway when the front end started to wobble so slowed onto the hard shoulder and everything seemed in order, so rode straight back to the dealers, where the tech rode it and put it in the workshop, it was only when they tried to balance the wheel they could see the tyre slipping on the rim, they replaced with genuine h-d tyres straight away. so yes it can happen turnout the avon tyres were not designed for the weight.
Quote: Originally posted by michell8 on 21/4/2014
If cyclists should pay road tax then so should drivers of diesel Fiestas, 90hp diesel Focuses & even diesel Dacia Sanderos.
YES! Even including electric cars!
They all 'use' the road, therefore the road need maintaining.
Why the pantomime in London decided to change to it 'emissions tax' I don't know....
Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 20/4/2014
I think it is true. Have you noticed that when you get a puncture the tyre is only flat at the bottom. If you slide the tyre round so the flat is at the top you can carry on your journey...not a lot of people know that.