MetaHuman:
changing 5 tires to brand new will cost over 60k depending on the type of car.. Some cars don't even cost that much

Well....I agree my quotation is a bit out of date (two years old....and for a salon-type car)

Still....60K is small change to spend for changing tyres....compared to the nearly N100000 or more you would spend treating broken bones and other trauma at your local hospital because that bad tyre you were managing burst at high speed.....

Quakertellicus1:


Well....I agree my quotation is a bit out of date (two years old....and for a salon-type car)

Still....60K is small change to spend for changing tyres....compared to the nearly N100000 or more you would spend treating broken bones and other trauma at your local hospital because that bad tyre you were managing burst at high speed.....

brand new tyre is not a proof against accidents..

Brand new tyre doesn't mean it won't burst on high speed..

They should atleast wait till we start manufacturing tyres in Nigeria again and they become cheap.

The whole exercise is stupid.. They should intensify their sensitisation about speed and overloading.
Developed nations don't go about checking people's tyre, but there is speed limit for every area and you dare not go beyond those limits.

ashala:



Yep, a friend did exactly just that. As the fools were checking his tires, he wasn't even perturbed. He simply went over to their car,bent down and started checking theirs too. To everybody's surprise, he discovered that their Tires were all expired. You need to see the way this man shouted. He so embarrassed them that they begged him to go.

Imagine that

xandy84:
Tire expired..lol.. I had been pulled over by cop times without numbers and none of them ever look or complain about my tire. The only place i get my tire check is while doing state inspection. We enjoy making things difficult for follow Nigerian.. Can somebody explain why police or FRSC always ask fir fire extinguisher while no other country ask cor such...

I have a fire extinguisher in most of my cars and a first aid kit in all of my cars here. Sometimes we don;t have to wait for the government before we take steps to protect our life and property.

I've never had my tires checked during inspection in both Texas and California but then I don't drive with iffy tires so the inspector might have not bothered.

Tires are very important and dictates the driving experience you'll have wit your car.

MetaHuman:
brand new tires is not a proof against accidents..

Brand new tires doesn't mean it won't burst on high speed..

They should atleast wait till we start manufacturing tyres in Nigeria again and they become cheap.

The whole exercise is stupid.. They should intensify their sensitisation about speed and overloading.
Developed nations don't go about checking people's tyre, but there is speed limit for every area and you dare not go beyond those limits.

It's all about reducing the risk factor.

It's far less likely for a brand new tire to explode. It's far more likely for an expired tire to explode.

They should focus on commercial vehicles and not on private vehicles.

ashala:



Yep, a friend did exactly just that. As the fools were checking his tires, he wasn't even perturbed. He simply went over to their car,bent down and started checking theirs too. To everybody's surprise, he discovered that their Tires were all expired. You need to see the way this man shouted. He so embarrassed them that they begged him to go.

Imagine that! These people are something else. None of their own tyres is new and they stop other cars to check if their tyres are expired? Hmmmmm

EgunMogaji:


It's all about reducing the risk factor.

It's far less likely for a brand new tire to explode. It's far more likely for an expired tire to explode.

They should focus on commercial vehicles and not on private vehicles.

with the shatload of tyres from China and no proper quality control that filled Nigerian market?
You really have no idea why some people go for tokunbo tyres do you?
Buy Chinese brandnew tyres then you will know you driving on nothing but risks.

You think expired tired killed that minister? Over speeding did.

The kind of cross sectional laws Nigeria makes can be amazing sometimes.
The debate on date of expiration of tires is still ongoing even among manufacturers. Michelin, Bridgestone and continental tire manufacturers tell you their tires expire after ten years. Some safety groups say six years but its still a suggestion. Nigerian Government now tells you its 4 years, where did they do their research? or do they believe every bodies uses GT tires or all other cheap chinese products?
Usage of tires is also a factor. If i buy tires and put 10,000km on it annually, and my friend does the same but only puts 2000km on them, how can both of us change tires at the same time after 4 years? Besides some chinese products will not even give you this four years of active service they are talking about.

You guys claiming to be saints on this thread should keep shut. It's for your own good its for your own good... Where is your tyre manufacturing company in Nigeria? Because of increase in demand for tyre aba guys will swing into action (u know what I mean).... again, if truly u drive, u would know that tyres are not our problem but bucket holes we call potholes. No more Dunlop or Michelin... they've all left. All u have is double king and transking (mind u they are chinko made). Car owners are not blind and u can't value my life more that I. I know when I need to change my tyre and what brand to get. For instance I got my car some 7 months ago with valid tyres and they are still telling me to change them because they are unknown tyres... they better tell us they have patnered with tyre importers and returns from them is the "surest". well, there was a country

alatbaba1:





Check Nairaland auto section. The to pick has been killed on many occasion.

I strongly recommend they should bring topics like this to FP once or twice every week..it will make a lot of sense..not snake..tiwa and tonto's boring stories!!

my 4 tires DOT-2415, Ill 'have fun with these FRSC chaps ,they always feel like beating me up after checking all the things and don't find anything to arrest me for...they feel so frustrated at my silence and provision of everything they need.

doctorlaw:


They tried to educate me on the dangers of driving with an expired tyre which I already know. I plan changing them but not now.

I have some tokunbo tyres,PM me if you want........free of charge still very solid and intact

Connoisseur:
There is one way to escape FRSC tyre check. When they tell your tyres are expired, go to theirs and check it too. Surely it has expired (just learn how to check), snap their tyres and threaten to post it on social media.

gbam!

doctorlaw:
I guess change is really here but Buhari and his people should better not start it with me. I was driving gently on my own when some FRSC officials decided to flag me down. They asked for my license and particulars which I humbly provided. I also showed them my fire extinguisher, triangle and spare tire. Since everything was in order I asked if I could leave as I had somewhere to go urgently. Their oga said there's one more thing. He ordered his guys to check my tyres. After checking, they started writing things down. Later, they told me all my tyres were expired and that they have been given clear directives to confiscate all expired tyres. Sincerely I had to laugh. I told them I understand they were doing their jobs and that I didn't have the money right now to change all my tyres. After much pleading they agreed to let me go with a promise to change my tyres.
I personally think what they're doing is right but in this present Nigeria I definitely can't change all my tyres for now.
Make them no vex... if I get caught again we will speak the grammar from beginning or better still I will leave the car for them. After all with this present situation na to blow okada sure pass.
Has anyone experienced the new tyre check stuff?

gat no car.

3 of my tires are expired but I can assure you that they still look very good and the threads are still fully intact. I bought one of them last year. As it is now,I don't have the money to start changing 3 tires. Not now that things are so expensive. FRSC should please give Nigerians at least 6 months deadline. You can't just wake up one morning and say people should start changing their tires. The idea is good but it is so sudden and coming at a bad time. Things are so hard now,

okandejihamed:
You guys claiming to be saints on this thread should keep shut. It's for your own good its for your own good... Where is your tyre manufacturing company in Nigeria? Because of increase in demand for tyre aba guys will swing into action (u know what I mean).... again, if truly u drive, u would know that tyres are not our problem but bucket holes we call potholes. No more Dunlop or Michelin... they've all left. All u have is double king and transking (mind u they are chinko made). Car owners are not blind and u can't value my life more that I. I know when I need to change my tyre and what brand to get. For instance I got my car some 7 months ago with valid tyres and they are still telling me to change them because they are unknown tyres... they better tell us they have patnered with tyre importers and returns from them is the "surest". well, there was a country

True talk. I support you. Three of my tires are expired but still look very new. I bought one of them last year. Now is not a good time for me to start changing 3 tires. Man nova see food chop na to begin buy tires.

Hm


THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A 4 YEAR TYRE EXPIRY DATE, it's just another piece of nonsense made up by the idiots who are supposed to keep us safe, you don't believe me, fine lets go to the source

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tyres

http://www.continental-tires.com/car/technology/tire-knowledge/lex-1-2

http://www.moderntiredealer.com/article/312312/final-words-on-tire-aging

But Nigeria is hot you say, hotter than texas, hotter than Dubai.



If the people who make the tires and thus have a vested interest in us buying as many as possible don't think or claim that tires expire after 4 years then why should I listen to a primary 6 dropout in a FRSC uniform

Bottom line, use common sense, inspect your tires on a regular basis this applies to both new and old tires, once they show signs of aging, cracks etc change them

Quakertellicus1:


Cost of new tyres (4)....N28000-40000.

Cost of treating yourself in hospital from accident caused by bad tyre....N100000 (And that's just the first few days)>

You do the math.

This your maths is archaic.

Good tyres, 20,000 -25,000 each.

2014 avensis can only suffer tyre change in 2018 at the earliest, nothing to worry about.

2013 pajero will not be needing tyre changes before 2017. I am covered for now. QED.

If your tires are expired and u don't have money to change them yet, then try and fix the reverse side of it,so they can't see the expiry date .

Connoisseur:
There is one way to escape FRSC tyre check. When they tell your tyres are expired, go to theirs and check it too. Surely it has expired (just learn how to check), snap their tyres and threaten to post it on social media.

There's no way FRSC would embark on tyre and they will be going about with expired tyres. There are so many intellectuals in FRSC. He who goes to equity must go with clean hands.

Quakertellicus1:


Cost of new tyres (4)....N28000-40000.

Cost of treating yourself in hospital from accident caused by bad tyre....N100000 (And that's just the first few days)>

You do the math.

If and only if he survives the crash

FRSC Tyre check is for our Safety. So, do the right thing, life has no duplicate. I have to suspend everything and Change my Tyres and am really enjoying my cruising.

So all the tyres that in the shops right now that were imported from outside Nigeria should be thrown away because some people believe your tyres must expire after 4 years!!!

englishmart:
I was stopped 12 times for tyre checks just from life-camp to wuse

Yellow fever also checked your tires?

Kollyk11:
if dem stop me I will simply pullover .as dey are checking my own tires I will just take my glasses and bend down to check their own tires too.the safety of my fellow country ppl is also my priority.

.Lol very funny

MetaHuman:


1) with the shatload of tyres from China and no proper quality control that filled Nigerian market?

2) You really have no idea why some people go for tokunbo tyres do you?

3) Buy Chinese brandnew tyres then you will know you driving on nothing but risks.

4) You think expired tired killed that minister? Over speeding did.

1) I'm not sure what point you're trying to make with this one.

2) you're right, I don't know what makes people do what they do.

3) I've used Kuhmo tires (Korea), Nakang tired (Taiwan) and none of them exploded. Nigerians always look to pass the blame onto others. With our lackluster maintenance culture I'm sure no one is thinking about tire care.

4) Actually, it's trauma that killed the minister. Even before the report came out I already gave my opinion that the culpable tire which is unidirectional was mounted wrongly on the vehicle. FRSC vindicated me when they finished their report.

Nigerians are the only group of people that does the same thing and expects a different result.

hardbody:
2014 avensis can only suffer tyre change in 2018 at the earliest, nothing to worry about.

2013 pajero will not be needing tyre changes before 2017. I am covered for now. QED.

And this is exactly the mentality that causes these crashes in Nigeria.

Tire care is not just about tire age.

tunisianstar:
The kind of cross sectional laws Nigeria makes can be amazing sometimes.
The debate on date of expiration of tires is still ongoing even among manufacturers. Michelin, Bridgestone and continental tire manufacturers tell you their tires expire after ten years. Some safety groups say six years but its still a suggestion. Nigerian Government now tells you its 4 years, where did they do their research? or do they believe every bodies uses GT tires or all other cheap chinese products?
Usage of tires is also a factor. If i buy tires and put 10,000km on it annually, and my friend does the same but only puts 2000km on them, how can both of us change tires at the same time after 4 years? Besides some chinese products will not even give you this four years of active service they are talking about.

Don't mind the ignoramuses we have in government. They would not focus on providing safe, smooth roads. They only focus on what will help them extort money from the citizens.

EgunMogaji:


And this is exactly the mentality that causes these crashes in Nigeria.

Tire care is not just about tire age.

What is it about , professor?

Moheat:


There's no way FRSC would embark on tyre and they will be going about with expired tyres. There are so many intellectuals in FRSC. He who goes to equity must go with clean hands.

My brother it will surprise you. Some of their tyres expired 8 years ago. You will be shocked.

It's just like saying no fraction official can be seen driving without seat belts.

foolish police go soon join