some guy was buying a car at a garage where I was looking at cars and he kicked the tyres and nodded what was that all about then?
2007-04-02 08:04:22 · 17 answers · asked by kif 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Ah, that's a little-known test, which is secret knowledge to those 'in the know' guv.
Y'see, when the prospective punter kicks the tyre, the rate of rebound and angle of deflection are indicators of the car's true worth and state of roadworthiness.
An experienced tyre-kicker can state the top speed with confidence, to within 5mph just by a swift tap of the rubber with his boot.
The real experts will, in addition to kicking the tyres, turn the steering wheel from side-to-side whilst the car is stationary, and open the bonnet to peer at the engine for some moments.
They might also waggle an obscure lead or piece of tubing in the engine, before dropping the bonnet again.
Then a bit more tyre-kicking.
It's all in the swing of the leg, from the knee - he's an expert: from this hip - he's a chancer.
2007-04-02 08:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This sort of thing goes way back to the beginnings of cars. Tyres and rubber used to be quite dear, so when someone was purchasing a car, they wanted to make certain that they were getting quality tyres and not some old ones. think of it as checking a horse's teeth! the ones that do it now have no clue whatsoever about autos and are too embarrassed to admit it or bring a friend. after all, when you consider the cost of tyres today, it truly is silly to be concerned about whether or not the tyre will pop from a little kick! while tyre safety is of utmost importance, there are far bigger dangers potentially lurking in a car. Lucas wiring comes to mind!
2007-04-02 08:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by habs_freak 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its one of the things that marks an idiot from a proper prospective customer.
There are 101 better things to check than kicking a tyre which gives no indication of a cars mechanical state at all.
Its always a giggle when these 'buyers' start trying to talk as if they know what they are talking about.
I always just say when they start saying about all the non existent faults that well the car will be no good to you then, lock it up and go back inside. You know nicely they are timewasting tyre kickers.
2007-04-03 01:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
> Is it because he has a tyre rigidity gauge in his huge toe?? He merely would. If he's used to a particular "sense" at the same time as he kicks a tire, he ought to note any gross replace; both over- or lower than-inflated. this methodology is merely no longer precise adequate for radial tires. notwithstanding it really is more advantageous perfect than ignoring your tires.
2016-12-03 03:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check there are no punctured tyres.
I personally kick the wings, the front grille and the doors, hence the username.
2007-04-02 08:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's like when Jane found out that Tarzan used the holes in trees for relief, and offered herself to him. She lay down on the jungle floor and he started kicking her. "What are you doing?" she cries
Tarzan replies "Checking for squirrels!"
So I guess he knew so little about cars he was checking for squirrels, or other rodents.
2007-04-02 08:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pretending they know something. Just asking him some engine questions and watch him head for Dodge!
2007-04-02 08:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by covduo2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a technique ppl do when viewing a second hand car.. makes it look like they are testing it etc.. so they can barter better cos it looks like they know what they are talking about more
2007-04-02 08:10:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Athletes feet. Pain overwelms the itch.
2007-04-02 08:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by Rick W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably cos the wheel stayed on
2007-04-02 08:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋