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Old 7th November 2004, 18:34   #1
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Ground effects & Tire Problems

About a week ago as I pulled the car cover off on a nice day, I noticed my tire was flat. Pretty normal, however, the tire shop has never heard of the tire brand on the car. They are Barum Bravuras. I suspect its a German Brand because when I did a search it came up with mutliple german sites. My question is where can I find these tires? Should I replace them with different tire brands?

Second question: Where can I find the bottom cover on the front of the car? I cant really explain it so I attached some pictures.

Thanks for your help.
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Old 7th November 2004, 19:27   #2
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

Barum have made budget tyres for years.

I'm afraid you'd never see them on my car!

http://www.tyres-online.co.uk/tyretest/barum.asp

I believe they're a Czech company, and have recently been bought by Continental.
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Old 8th November 2004, 02:53   #3
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

I 'm guessing these tires are rubbish?
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

Well, rubbish is such a strong word!


Er, yes.
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

I wouldn`t put them round my boat.


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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

I wouldn't fill them with petrol and put them around a Gatso!
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

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I wouldn't fill them with petrol and put them around a Gatso!
A pal of mine had them on his BMW 3 series on the rear. He had Road Hog brand tyres on the front....no I haven't heard of them either. Tell you what though, you could get the car sideways at 10mph.

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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

unespekta - I can't work out what you are trying to ask about the front bumper/spoiler. When I click on the thumbnails the picture I get isn't much bigger. Is it the tow hook cover you are after?
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unespekta - I can't work out what you are trying to ask about the front bumper/spoiler. When I click on the thumbnails the picture I get isn't much bigger. Is it the tow hook cover you are after?
Sorry I meant to include this to help identify what you are referring to.
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Re: Ground effects & Tire Problems

kevinpayneuk: I guess its the cover below the front lisence plate right above the bottom grey groundeffect right of the fog lights. (sounds technical)

I guess I am going to purchase 4 new GOOD tires. Any recomendation for tires?
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