Hi,

Attached are some images showing tyre crown seperation from the carcass and a white line that appeared on the edge of another tyre not long after it was fitted.

The tyres are always properly inflated and as the car is used weekly, the seperation is not due to flat spots while sitting.

Its just too expensive to return the tyres!

Regards,

Pat.

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Thank you for your replies, ? will try to address all the questions raised, forgive me if I miss some.

The problem I have with Lester Tyres is firstly that the car 'white lines' (i.e. just like a motorcycle, it gets caught on raised road markings and any irregularities on the roads surface, sometimes to a dangerous degree. In fact in one particular instance, the wheels got caught on a small lip that joined the roadway to the hard shoulder and the car was spun almost completely around. It's almost deadly to drive on freshly wet roads if there is any chance of greasy or oily residue on the surface. And yes, to brakes are pulling evenly all around.

The second problem is quality of the tyres themselves. Apart from the 6 that were on the car when I got it, I am on my second replacement set in 5 years and around 16,000 miles in that time. Currently, there are 2 tyres on the car where the black rubber section is separating from the white sidewall. (Where the tyres specs are stamped). Other tyres have developed bulges where the ply appears to have separated in the tyre wall. While it could be said these are the result of potholes or kerb damage, I can assure you it is not. They just appeared shortly after fitting them. I don't have the same problems with the Bedford tyres fitted to my Buick or Dodge. Returning the tyres to the supplier for warranty or inspection is not feasible as the cost of re-exporting them would be prohibitive.

So that's my honest opinion and experience of Lester Tyres, I wish it was not the case but it's the truth.

PS. In reply to a posted question, I am looking for 4 700x17 full white walls.

PPS, KTS, email me nearer the time of your visit, we will try to arrange something.

Regards,

Pat.

Hi all, its summer again here so its time to dust off the old girl and bug the life out of you learned types!

First off is the ol' favorite of replacement tires, I am sick of replacing the Lesters (they just don't seem to like Irish roads), with (deep intake of breath) radials, if possible.

I called Diamond Back Tires, they only do a 750x17 full ww radial, they tell me its 33 1/2 inches tall, there is no way it will fit in the wheel arches.

So back to the drawing board; any suggestions please?

Sl?n Go Foill,

Pat.

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Hi Guys,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, I was away for a while on business.

Thank you for your leads in regards scourcing a right hand, non-filler side, tail light stanchon for my '34, non-export, left hand drive car.

My other half has got one from JD in Max Merritt so hopefully it's sorted.

And yes, I normally would 'sort out' a SOB like that but while on wedding duty you must learn to bite your lip and suffer fools gladly.

Sl?n,

Pat.

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Morning all,

Due to an stupid twit who used my tail light as a foot rest, I am now in urgert need of a new tail light stanchion.
('34 1001) It snapped off at the mounting bolts, repair is not possible.

It is the right hand side one; ie the NON-FILLER side.

Any ideas, suggestion on a ASAP replacement?

Sl?n,

Pat.

Guys,

Don't take a chance with unknown or 'cheap' equipment, please.

Today the 10th, is the 7th anniversary of the death of my partner, who was killed when a cheap and improper jack collapsed, trapping her underneath.

EVERY DAY, I must work in that same garage, lying on the same floor, in the same place.

Think about that before you go out and buy a safety critical piece of equipment.

If an accident happens that could have been avoided, you will be condemmed to a life of regret. Take it from me, you don't want that....

Ciara, Ar dheis D? go raibh a hanam uasal.
Sl?n,

Pat.

Morning all,

Our own President Of Ireland, Eamonn Valera, born New York City 1883, preferred American cars for his own personal transportation.

The State car was/is a Rolls-Royce with a body by Hooper & Son Coachbuilders of London. However, de Valera did not want to copy the British Royals in his personal life so the he aquired a Packard.

I do not know which model it was, but along with the Bishop of Galway, they were the only notable Packard owners I know of in Ireland. (apart from myself, of course!)

Sl?n,

Pat.

OK,its time to (as you Americans with the most delightful way of abusing the Queen's (British, that is) English, would be inclinerd to say; 'fess-up'.

My first post was intended for another site, prehaps 'Old Dogs' came to mind and directed me to this site!

Not to worry, it was great to see all your pouches in their splendor!

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Hi all,

Having suffered several broken springs on the starter, I am well used to removing it!

All the above info is correct, dont forget to disconnect the battery leads first.

First time the starer was stuck solid so injected some WD40 around and into the bolt hole then got a oil filter remover (an all metal type that tightens up with a thumb screw), attached it to the neck of the starter for more leverage.

Lube the starter well before re-inserting, it can be hard to wriggle it around if you dont.

Regards,

Pat.