Aliensurfer Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 So, picked up my Zed yesterday.. :D :D Seems the previous owner didn't take his private plate with him, so the garage had to put it back on. I've got the old plates just in case I want to sell the PP, not sure I'd get much for it though. One question regarding the tyres. They were put on brand new by the garage before I picked it up, but as you (might) be able to see I have Nexen N6000 here on the front and N8000 on the rear. I know very little about tyres tbh. Are these ok for the winter months of my mainly Motorway driving or would you recommend something else? If so, what's the easiest way to cash in on these new tyres when getting anything else? (I also noticed the "Rotation" arrows on the tyres are facing backwards so it looks like they may have put them on the wrong sides, is that a problem?) Few paint chips on the bonnet which I'll try and sort out as best I can and I need to get the little stubby radio antennae, but very happy with my purchase. So much so I walked out of the Petrol station expecting to see my Saab and saw this, thought "That's nice" then realised it was mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you are sure about the rotation arrows do not drive that anywhere other than your nearest tyre fitting place and do that carefully!!! Nexen's, as far as I know are budget tyres and I can't comment on their ability as I've never had them, maybe someone else on here has Also don't know enough about them to know if 6000 and 8000 are acceptable together, the golden rule is to have same make and type all round though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice Z mate ! Your going to have a BIG smile everytime you get in it Again im not sure about the tyres, but as glrnet said, get down to your nearest tyre fitters and defo have the rototion set right way. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice clean looking Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensurfer Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) I've just been outside and double checked. Both Front tyres have the rotation arrows facing the rear... The garage will be getting an earfull on the phone very shortly Found a place under a mile away who will swap them over for a tenner. The bill will be going to the garage i bought it from though Edited November 10, 2012 by Aliensurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Great looking Zed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnthrblkzs Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice looking zed it looks like a very tidy example, enjoy it! Great luck with the freebie private plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensurfer Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Front wheel sorted, local garage did it FOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Was going to say if they are both pointing backwards just swap the wheels over. Left to right and right to left and they'll both point forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Congrats on your purchase - I was going to say as SteveW ^^^, simple case of swapping the wheels over, but a basic and potentially dangerous mistake by the supplying garage Nexen are bit of an unknown quantity on here - clearly a budget, and summer (meaning year round) tyre, but seems some are happy with them: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Nexen/N6000.htm Just be very wary that it will take a few hundred miles to wear off the release agent that comes new tryes and particularly at this time of year your right foot needs the lead removed to stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Congrats m8! Lookin' good! Sorry to hear about the tyres, but get them swapped over and your sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Welcome to the forum Enjoy your new purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shel Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 ...lucky you noticed the **** up with the tryres tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shel Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Oops tyres even! And that wasn't a swear word by the way but it still came up as **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Easy to muck things up, eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Easy to muck things up, eh Nexens are on mine - just been fitted month before I bought it (September) by seller. The different numbers are due to the different profile sizes. Are they good? Hmmm - they are ok but need to recognise they ARE a budget tyre so don't have ultimate grip. They get a bit better once run in and warmed up. For "pootling" around they will be fine but if you intend to use the performance available they aren't suitable, ESPECIALLY if you turn the traction control off - they get a bit "lively" then! I'll be changing to Michelin Pilot Sport soon - not cheap but then again no point in having a performance car and not being able to use it. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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