BF Goodrich K02's illegal in France??

[Mixyblob]

Just gone through check in and search at Dieppe and the chap was having a hissy fit about my tyres. No clue what he was on about but "interdit" was used several times.
Can anyone enlighten me please?

 

[Lenny HB]

Just had a look on the BF French site and they sell them in France but only for 15" wheels.

 

[MisterB]

Could you have mixed tyres on the same axle? But then is he there to check that, would he know?

Or maybe he was just being dramatically french and it was nothing to do with your tyres - if your boarded ready to go I wouldn't worry !

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Probably thought you may have something hidden in them.

 

[Mixyblob]

Could you have mixed tyres on the same axle? But then is he there to check that, would he know?

Or maybe he was just being dramatically french and it was nothing to do with your tyres - if your boarded ready to go I wouldn't worry !

All 5 the same, an hour out of Dieppe so them.

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[suavecarve]

Was it about lunchtime and he looked angry ?

Muttering to himself that he wasnt allowed 2.5 hour lunch break and having to work an extra couple of years.

 

[Orion]

Had a serious amount of shares in General Grabber?

 

[rob1234]

Just had a look on the BF French site and they sell them in France but only for 15" wheels.

this is from euromasters in France ,,

 

[Lenny HB]

this is from euromasters in France ,,

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Strange that the manufacturer's site only lists 15" rims.

 

[rob1234]

I was just checking this morning to make sure there available going there soon ..

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[VXman]

Probably saying 'they are shit' (speak with French accent). That's what my tyre fitter said when I enquired about them. (But without the French accent!)

 

[rob1234]

Probably saying 'they are shit' (speak with French accent). That's what my tyre fitter said when I enquired about them. (But without the French accent!)

I been using them for around a year and love them the ride is so much better than the Michelin ones ..teeth shattering when hitting pot hole...a d sidewall cracked at just over a year old ..

 

[Oldrat]

Do the wheel arches cover the tread area?

It’s a common offence here in the UK so likely elsewhere?


Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended)

Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.​

A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when—

(a)the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its accessories or equipment …….


….. is such that the use of the motor vehicle or trailer involves a danger of injury to any person.

 

[rob1234]

Do the wheel arches cover the tread area?

It’s a common offence here in the UK so likely elsewhere?


Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended)

Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.​

A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when—

(a)the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its accessories or equipment …….


….. is such that the use of the motor vehicle or trailer involves a danger of injury to any person.

Yes well within the parameters brilliant on wet grass too...

 

[Jim]

Yes well within the parameters brilliant on wet grass too...

They are great at 15/20psi, on mud and rock. They are not so good fully inflated on wet roads, so be careful when the roads are slippy because they will let go.

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[Northernraider]

There are six on my merc , 16"

They're very popular and can't see them being illegal in France.

 

[Jim]

They're very popular and can't see them being illegal in France.

Especially since they are French owned. (Michelin bought Goodridge years ago I think)

 

[rob1234]

Thanks I have worked in tyre depots for many years..a long ago...we used to sell Michelin x tyres ..I'm not kidding they could do 60k...but in the wet they were a nightmare...didn't stop loads buying them...I not noticed any difference between..the Michs.. that were on ...or the bgs..