I have now heard from Morgan and the official requirement for the rear tyre is a minimum of an H speed rated non-asymmetric 175/65 r15 with a minimum of an 84 load rating. The standard fitment is a Yokohama Blue-Earth in these specs. The Dunlop SP Sport Blu-Response I asked the dealer to fit would actually exceed those requirements as it is a symmetric H with a 91 load rating and is an approved fitment by Morgan, as is the Michelin Cross Climate.
The Yokohama S71b tyre the dealer has fitted, is two speed ratings too low at T, asymmetric and was designed specifically as an economy orientated tyre for a Honda Jazz and as such, is totally unsuitable. I really cannot understand what the dealer was thinking of. I feel therefore, I am quite within my rights insisting that the dealer change the tyre to one of the correct spec, at his labour expense, as his error. I have said I will pay for any difference in cost of the actual tyre. For availability reasons in France, I have asked him to fit a Michelin Cross Climate. I shall be furious if I turn up to collect the car early next month only to find the unsuitable S71b is still mounted. Apart from anything else, it would invalidate my insurance. Unfortunately I have already paid the bill so have less leverage.
Why does everything to do with cars and dealers have to be such hard work?
Wilson
