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My car:: 08 Mazda6 MPS & 07 Corsa Ute 1.8S
My SO's car: 07 Kia Sportage 2.0i 4x2
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Big up once again.

Sportidge has had a bit of an issue with a slow leak on the left-rear. R80 (!) later at the local Hi-Q a while ago, and I thought it was sorted. Painful having to top up every couple days, especially on holiday in KNP. Anyways, checked it again a couple of weeks ago, down to 1.6 bar again. WTF? SO did a trip to Krugersdorp last night, I told her to check the tyre before getting on the freeway, she forgot, and checked it, hot, on the N14... 1.3 bar. That was the final straw, don't trust that tyre anymore.

A few recommendations for tyre dealers from friends / colleagues, and even a scour on tyretraders. But I called 'em up, R1500 a pop for Good Year NCT5, vs R2006 on tyre traders. Sold to the skinny fcuker in the Korean heap.

Got there 15h40, straight onto a ramp, swapped tyres around to get the best two on the back, and two new shoes fitted sharpish. Outta there in less than an hour.

Offered to wash the wheels, which I declined, wanting to get home.

Unless it's a special size / brand / rating you need, anyone in the northern bits of GP going elsewhere is silly.

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