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It's a bit long.... Sorry 'bout that.
FYI.... I am not selling anything and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
This is for safety information only and it is up to you what you do with it.
Something that we rarely give any thought to are Tire on our vehicles.Sure the … View moreIt's a bit long.... Sorry 'bout that.
FYI.... I am not selling anything and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
This is for safety information only and it is up to you what you do with it.
Something that we rarely give any thought to are Tire on our vehicles.Sure the tread depth gets measured at WoF time and if it's above the legal limit they get forgotten about 'till next WoF.
But the checking really needs to go deeper than that.
What most people never think about is that with a car you only have 4 small areas, each not much bigger than the palm of your hand, that are in contact with the road that have to do all the work of accelerating, braking, steering, cornering etc in the dry and in the wet.
Check them out and see if there is a series of tiny cracks in the side wall (see photo).
If there are then it's more than time to think about replacing it.
Even a tire that has never been run can reach this state as rubber drying out is a time dependent thing as well as a usage thing.
All tires have a manufacture Date Code on them and although there is no law against running older tires as long as the tread is legal it is generally reckoned that at around 5-6 years they should be replaced. If the date code (see photo) is 0116 or older (week 1 of 2016) you should seriously think of replacing them.
Sometimes the date code is on one side only so if you can't see it ask at your next WoF if they can tell you how old it is.
Several things occur as a tire gets older which cause the tire to become less useful as it ages. Firstly, the process of vulcanization which gives the tire it's elastic properties and strength continues as the tire is exposed to movement, light and heat. The consequence of this is that the tire becomes increasingly hard and stiff as it ages.
Regardless of tire age, you should not use tires if they are showing signs of bulging or cracking in either the sidewall or tread.
Before you buy a new tire check (or ask) the date code. There is little point paying premium price for a 2 year old 'New' tire, you need a tire manufactured within the last 6 months (9 months at the outside).
Since 2000 the date code has been 4 digits, the first 2 are the Week Number and the last two are the year Code... i.e. 3819 is week 38 of 2019.
The old numbers were 3 digits like 418 which was week 41 of either 1978, 1988, 1998 no way to actually tell the exact year.
It is entirely up to you what you do with this information I am just pointing it out to you in case you were not aware of it.
The last photo is the state of a tire on a car that the Derbyshire police stopped in the UK with a mother driving her children around on it....
I got quite passionate about educating myself on tires after having a rear near side tire blow out while going round a roundabout in a rag-top MGB when I was 20 and living in the UK. I am lucky to be alive as if it had have skidded and hit the curb and flipped over I would have been crushed, and it was very hard to control and bring to a stop in a safe place, probably lucky it was past midnight and very few cars on the road.
As I said, it is up to you what you do with this information and I am selling nothing and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
I hope someone finds this useful.
Garage sale, 24 Taylors Road, Otaki. 9am to 1pm.
A bit of everything. Household goods including Fridge, small freezer, washing machine. Covid compliant, please bring masks and scan in
Garage sale. 24 Taylors Road, Otaki. 9am to 1pm
Household goods . A bit of everything. Including Fridge, small freezer, washing machine. Covid compliant. Please bring masks and scan in.
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.
For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.
Ngā manaakitanga!
Remember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't … View moreRemember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't believe space is available, so plan ahead and be patient with operators.
◼️ Check in as soon as you board the service.
◼️ Stay home if you're sick. Sitting directly next to someone is allowed. Be mindful that drivers may not stop to collect passengers if all seats are occupied. Dedicated school bus services are exempt from the no standing requirement.
To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
I have a Vogue Oven and a Westinghouse Hob free to a good home . Both are in good order. The Hob's knobs- controls are broken and missing otherwise it works well. The Oven is about 4 years old and the Hob is older. Free but must be picked up.
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday 2 October at 8 am on the corner of Realm Drive and Glen Loch Place, Paraparaumu. The beneficiaries of this sale are local charities. Good selection of goods. Ring Barry Cody 904 0568 for information.
Hi everyone 😊
I am looking to find a 2 - 3 bedroom house for myself and my two children in Kapiti. I can afford up to $530 max and can provide references. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks 🙏✨
At Trilford Plumbing & Gas Ltd, we take care of a comprehensive range of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage services and we are passionate about plumbing done well.
We can easily assist with your Plumbing/Gasfitting/Drainage maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation needs across … View moreAt Trilford Plumbing & Gas Ltd, we take care of a comprehensive range of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage services and we are passionate about plumbing done well.
We can easily assist with your Plumbing/Gasfitting/Drainage maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation needs across residential, commercial and new build homes.
We are registered Master Plumbers & are supported by Plumbing World.
Our services include:
- Plumbing
- Gasfitting
- Drainage and Drain Unblocking
- Caravans & Motorhome servicing and maintenance (Gas & Plumbing)
For more info or to book a job, contact us now:
027 GAS-WATER
027 (427-9283)
office@trilfordplumbingandgas.co.nz
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Hi folks we have plenty of bags of coffee grinds to giveaway. We have been particularly busy the last couple of weeks and normally the grinds get taken quickly-lately no ones been taking them.
The grinds are in grey plastic bags behind the cart at the end of the container.
We happily accept the … View moreHi folks we have plenty of bags of coffee grinds to giveaway. We have been particularly busy the last couple of weeks and normally the grinds get taken quickly-lately no ones been taking them.
The grinds are in grey plastic bags behind the cart at the end of the container.
We happily accept the bags back to reuse.
Wood box (interior) Made with recycled matai L770 xW530 xH500.
$95 neg.ph/text 027 2308-456
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