Thread: New tyres

Probably get them done next week - all going well - I'll PM you when it's available if you like...
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If you want a guy who knows his stuff on tyres, and knows Discos, go and see Chris at Nunawading Hyundai. Tell him Will sent you. He used to be tyre fitter and aligned at Lance Dixon LR, and has run a number of tyre stores.

Just to go on a tangent a little - why do you have that glass hammer on the rear side of the luggage cage, so passengers are unable to reach it in an emergency?

Its a requirement (stated on the cargo barrier fine print) to have one fitted to the "inside" of a cargo area in case someone gets stuck in there (somehow) and can't get out.... and with the notorious LR rear door catch I suppose it's not such a bad idea.

I have a window breaker/seatbelt cutter fitted in the front of my vehicle which can be reached by both front passengers in case of an emergency...
most people who see it say "ah what do you need that for... never gonna happen" etc etc... well I did have the occasion to use a seat belt cutter many years ago (in a military aircraft crash) - saved my life - and as such I think they are a great idea...
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Originally Posted by winaje

If you want a guy who knows his stuff on tyres, and knows Discos, go and see Chris at Nunawading Hyundai. Tell him Will sent you. He used to be tyre fitter and aligned at Lance Dixon LR, and has run a number of tyre stores.

What position does "Chris" hold at the dealer - so I'll know who to ask for when I ring him...?
cheers

Originally Posted by oldsalt

Its a requirement (stated on the cargo barrier fine print) to have one fitted to the "inside" of a cargo area in case someone gets stuck in there (somehow) and can't get out.... and with the notorious LR rear door catch I suppose it's not such a bad idea.

I have a window breaker/seatbelt cutter fitted in the front of my vehicle which can be reached by both front passengers in case of an emergency...
most people who see it say "ah what do you need that for... never gonna happen" etc etc... well I did have the occasion to use a seat belt cutter many years ago (in a military aircraft crash) - saved my life - and as such I think they are a great idea...
cheers

+1 to above.

I've had one of these for many years. Hope never to have to use it but for the small amount it cost, why not?

Re the cargo barrier. Think 7 seaters. Someone behind the barrier can escape as well if the worst happens.

Originally Posted by oldsalt

What position does "Chris" hold at the dealer - so I'll know who to ask for when I ring him...?
cheers

Chris is the tyre fitter in Hyundai service. He's the Chris NOT in Parts... Best to contact him directly on mobile number 0408 133 499

Originally Posted by letherm

+1 to above.

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Re the cargo barrier. Think 7 seaters. Someone behind the barrier can escape as well if the worst happens.

Sorry letherm but there can be NO passengers seated behind a rear cargo barrier. It is a condition of use and an Australian Standard that must not be ignored. ADRs would be violated by having passengers seated behind a cargo barrier.

To remind the end user there are messages written 'in fine print' on all conforming barriers sold in Australia.