hushpower Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) waste of money buy once buy twice three four ,,been there done it. Edited February 3, 2012 by hushpower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 had some cheap falken sincera tyres fitted to my panda today through blackcircles.com £40 a corner fitted, had them before on a saxo quiet and economical. They usually last me a good 6 years and just need binning through age. It just doesn't make sense to scrimp on tyres even if you are paying £15 a corner you wont get as much use out of them and a question mark over whats wrong with them all the time. I actually like buying tyres, its one of the things that actually instantly improves the performance of a car unlike when it goes in the shop to have the flux capacitator adjusted for £563 and you cant tell the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I never used to touch part worn tyres with a barge pole. I used to just buy mine online from germany, brand new for 1/2 the price in the UK, then get my local tyre place to fit them for a fiver a tyre. Unfortunately now, most tyre places I go to want 10 or even 15quid a tyre to fit tyres, which means buying cheap new online is uneconomical. So, last time I needed some new tyres I went to a part worn place in Coventry which was recommended to me. They fitted 2 "part worn" tyres to my golf for £15 per tyre. Yes, £15 per tyre. I actually looked at the tyres before they were fitted and they had never been used. One was a Goodyear, the other a Michlean. Both would have been about 80quid each new. It looked like they had been originally spare tyres which had been unused, as they both were already on steel rims and had probably been sitting in some cars boot for a few years. They even had the new "bobbles" on them. I did 20k on them before I sold the car and they were only 1/2 worn. Bargain!!!! Now unfortunately I have a different car and the tyres on that cost nearly £200 each. Argh!! That,s another no no, to fit deferent makes with different treads on them, on the same axel. The fact that they have been sitting on some bodies boot for years is another no no. Iwould try and save money on other things,not on tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I think you guys have a death wish, tyres are all that contact your car to the road. Putting your lives or your familys lives on the line for the sake of saving a few quid seems to me beyond the pale. I have had a tyre blow at 70 mph years ago. It was a front tyre too! Steering went from OK to couldn't hold it in seconds. Only the fact that there was nothing on my inside and road was naturally curving to the left allowed me to run into the hard shouder and into the gravel that saved me. the car, a Granada took a hell of a beating but survived as did I I have a friend Ez Pooni now in a wheelchair whose 2 year old BMW blw a tyre and went over and over on M6 he was thrown out and broke his back.He had a puncture repaired about three months before. Car was a write off. so is he! Lucky to be alive, thats a bit of a question given all the medical problems he has had since. Tyres are vital, don't mess with cheap tyres. for what they cost. Its a life or death issue. Never since Have I skimped on tyres. Only the best since then. You have to be mad to do otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I think you guys have a death wish, tyres are all that contact your car to the road. Putting your lives or your familys lives on the line for the sake of saving a few quid seems to me beyond the pale. I have had a tyre blow at 70 mph years ago. It was a front tyre too! Steering went from OK to couldn't hold it in seconds. Only the fact that there was nothing on my inside and road was naturally curving to the left allowed me to run into the hard shouder and into the gravel that saved me. the car, a Granada took a hell of a beating but survived as did I I have a friend Ez Pooni now in a wheelchair whose 2 year old BMW blw a tyre and went over and over on M6 he was thrown out and broke his back.He had a puncture repaired about three months before. Car was a write off. so is he! Lucky to be alive, thats a bit of a question given all the medical problems he has had since. Tyres are vital, don't mess with cheap tyres. for what they cost. Its a life or death issue. Never since Have I skimped on tyres. Only the best since then. You have to be mad to do otherwise. OK, just to repeat an earlier post, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres fitted to it the same day??? To take it one level higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts fitted the same day. To take it two levels higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts, new brake discs and pads fitted the same day. What about the car you've driven for the past 10k miles, are you going to get all of the above done tomorrow, you'll be driving a death trap if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) OK, just to repeat an earlier post, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres fitted to it the same day??? To take it one level higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts fitted the same day. To take it two levels higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts, new brake discs and pads fitted the same day. What about the car you've driven for the past 10k miles, are you going to get all of the above done tomorrow, you'll be driving a death trap if you don't. I don't buy used cars. All my cars for the past twenty years have been new. And incidentallly I don't think it has cost me a penny more by doing it. Offset against tax. For exactly the reasons you state. Why buy somebody's cast off? Edited February 3, 2012 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Dont even Go there , You dont know the history of the tyre Your Life is on your Tyres Would you buy second hand Brakes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Dont even Go there , You dont know the history of the tyre Your Life is on your Tyres Would you buy second hand Brakes ? A mate of mine, Gary had a garage in North London. They used to get people turning out his bins knicking the old brake pads. How sad is that? In the end he used to spray them with oil, still they went, amazing what people will fit on their cars to save money. Edited February 3, 2012 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 OK, just to repeat an earlier post, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres fitted to it the same day??? To take it one level higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts fitted the same day. To take it two levels higher, you buy a used car, do you go and get four new tyres, new airbags and seat belts, new brake discs and pads fitted the same day. What about the car you've driven for the past 10k miles, are you going to get all of the above done tomorrow, you'll be driving a death trap if you don't. Your obviously in the know about the stresses and strains of removal and refitting a tyre from one rim to another by an unknown "Tyre Fitter" I'd sooner pay the £30 extra for a new one than a Quick trip to a "HIGHER LEVEL" dont fancy a trip to saint peter myself Maybe i'm Wrong ? 30 Years in the Motor trade tells me I'M RIGHT !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Do you guys read any posts other than your own? Read Ratman's again :good: . You keep going on and on about life, death, tyre history :rolleyes: purlleease. :lol: . All tyres are used the day after they are fitted, you can have a tyre blow on a non-repaired tyre, you can have an accident in a brand new car with bullet proof tyres. I wouldn't roll up and get four knackered different makes with 1.8 mm left on 'em chucked on a family 7 seater with child seats on the back seats and a pregnant spouse heading for France :lol: , but let's just get real here. They do a job of sorts and save you a bit when money's tight. PS, what is tyre history? :lol: I make a living selling cars but can't say I've ever seen a stamped one of those. My tyres roll on roads, same as yours I'd have thought, nuff history for you?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'd sooner pay the £30 extra for a new one than a Quick trip to a "HIGHER LEVEL" dont fancy a trip to saint peter myself Maybe i'm Wrong ? 30 Years in the Motor trade tells me I'M RIGHT !!!! You ARE wrong, if people died every day because of used tyres we'd know about it, same as big cats, like The Sun newspaper would miss that trick! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 The way I see it every time you kerb your tyre or hit a pot hole you have potentially compromised its integrity. There's no way of knowing whether the tyres on your motor are fit to blow unless they are brand new. If your only pootling about part worns are more than adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Your obviously in the know about the stresses and strains of removal and refitting a tyre from one rim to another by an unknown "Tyre Fitter" I'd sooner pay the £30 extra for a new one than a Quick trip to a "HIGHER LEVEL" dont fancy a trip to saint peter myself Maybe i'm Wrong ? 30 Years in the Motor trade tells me I'M RIGHT !!!! So right, any part worn tyre has to have come off another car. Why? Because its perfect? I don't think so. Not for my family. The cost is incidental. Its not even a question I would consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Some how no one uses used tyres, yet my local scrap yard sells 300 a week at £10 each Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 We all drive around with part worn tyres!! How many drivers have been behind the wheel of your vehicle? end of production line jockey, car pound driver, transporter driver, valeter, showroom driver, pdi driver, customer demo or demo's, salesman, How many would put there hand up to say they have 'curbed it' or 'hit the ramp'. And thats just on a New vehicle!!! How many for a secondhand vehicle is anyones guess. Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 You ARE wrong, if people died every day because of used tyres we'd know about it, same as big cats, like The Sun newspaper would miss that trick! :lol: Well you've done more Accident recovery than me ? Willing to Gamble your life and other road users on dodgy tyres then ? How many accidents a year are caused by "Faulty tyres" ?? Blow outs ? Hate to say it I'M RIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Dont even Go there , You dont know the history of the tyre Your Life is on your Tyres Would you buy second hand Brakes ? Would you buy a second hand gun? It could blow up in your face any time you pull the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well you've done more Accident recovery than me ? Willing to Gamble your life and other road users on dodgy tyres then ? How many accidents a year are caused by "Faulty tyres" ?? Blow outs ? Hate to say it I'M RIGHT I take it you have an account with Quickfit for a new set every Saturday morning then?? Life's a bitch, we all have to compromise. If it weren't for money I'd drive a bullet proof Hummer with solid tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 You ARE wrong, if people died every day because of used tyres we'd know about it, same as big cats, like The Sun newspaper would miss that trick! :lol: And what is you do for a living ? Have you had 30 Years in the motor trade ? What Qualifies you to give advice on Vehicle maintenance and repair ? The chap asked for advice , I have given SOUND advice !!! LOL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebank22 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Would you buy a second hand gun? It could blow up in your face any time you pull the trigger Totally agree. Its about checking them properly. My mums new car has travelled 4.5 k and already has had to have the 'brand new' tyres repaired, my van has covered 60k and had 2 pairs of tyres and never a problem?!? Also will my tyres not be at more risk at 15k than a pair of barely used ones that have come off a crashed car?? are all tyres bad because a car has an accident! what about the ones that go on its side or even worse on its roof At the end of the day it is everyone's personal preference what they get and how much they believe it is better to pay some fat tyre like manufacturer £60-£90 for a brand new tyre that has done no miles, or £20 for a barely used one. Personally i know how to change a tyre so will take my chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Dont even Go there , You dont know the history of the tyre Your Life is on your Tyres Would you buy second hand Brakes ? Many of times i have, retro fitted 80s porsche 944 disc brakes to old VW Cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 And what is you do for a living ? Have you had 30 Years in the motor trade ? What Qualifies you to give advice on Vehicle maintenance and repair ? The chap asked for advice , I have given SOUND advice !!! LOL ! Not quite in your league yet but seems I can tell the wheat from the chaff. Car dealer as mentioned already, and I sleep like a baby every night knowing full well I've sold used cars with used tyres with no traceable history. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Totally agree. Its about checking them properly. My mums new car has travelled 4.5 k and already has had to have the 'brand new' tyres repaired, my van has covered 60k and had 2 pairs of tyres and never a problem?!? Also will my tyres not be at more risk at 15k than a pair of barely used ones that have come off a crashed car?? are all tyres bad because a car has an accident! what about the ones that go on its side or even worse on its roof Barely used off a crashed car??? Not quite the same as a teutonic part worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I don't buy used cars. All my cars for the past twenty years have been new. And incidentallly I don't think it has cost me a penny more by doing it. Offset against tax. For exactly the reasons you state. Why buy somebody's cast off? I'm so pleased you can afford to buy new, I really am. But once you've driven your new car home your tyres are used, get some new ones fitted ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Totally agree. Its about checking them properly. Also will my tyres not be at more risk at 15k than a pair of barely used ones that have come off a crashed car?? are all tyres bad because a car has an accident! what about the ones that go on its side or even worse on its roof Exactly, why do people assume that used tyres are any less good than the yours were 10k previously, or that they are fitted by morons? I'm so pleased you can afford to buy new, I really am. But once you've driven your new car home your tyres are used, get some new ones fitted ASAP It's like Groundhog Day. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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