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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #15 on: 12 August 2011, 21:35:33 »
that was a good last reply to be honest...
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #16 on: 12 August 2011, 21:39:46 »
well to be honest you can skimp on some things...tyres and brakes...no.. :y
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #17 on: 12 August 2011, 21:52:25 »
I found that budget tyres just don't last on the Omega, so I've been using part worns for a while now. I think most people would love to be able to afford a new set of Pirellis, Michelins or whatever. But.......  :( :( :(

Only buy premium brands and examine them thoroughly before they are fitted.  If the tyre place isn't keen on letting you check them over walk away.....

There's different opinions here about part worns and there's been a few discussions...... ;)
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #18 on: 12 August 2011, 23:37:33 »
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The way i look at tyres is if your life is cheap by cheap tyres  :y
Remember that next time if you ever get in a Taxi or minicab. They all use them. And tbh, in less happier times they seved me well. Provided they are structurally sound they will be fine.

Obviously I wouldn't trust them on the limits of performance, but A to B driving sensibly...

...terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired. Board now.  ::).  ;D
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #19 on: 13 August 2011, 08:24:16 »
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so not dangerous then?
Hmmm, possibly. Sometimes manufacturers specify a higher speed rating than the car is capable of for other reasons, usually due to results from simulated long-term testing prior to launch.

I think the 'just keep it below 120mph' is too simplistic.


Additionally, as mentioned, if you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident, you may find your insurance is invalid.
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« Reply #20 on: 13 August 2011, 08:59:57 »
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The way i look at tyres is if your life is cheap by cheap tyres  :y
Remember that next time if you ever get in a Taxi or minicab. They all use them. And tbh, in less happier times they seved me well. Provided they are structurally sound they will be fine.

Obviously I wouldn't trust them on the limits of performance, but A to B driving sensibly...

...terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired. Board now.  ::).  ;D


well dont know about your area BUT medway  ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE REMOULDS,PART WORN TYRES as it is a requirement of the licensing authority.....never did renew mine.... :y
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The way i look at tyres is if your life is cheap by cheap tyres  :y
Remember that next time if you ever get in a Taxi or minicab. They all use them. And tbh, in less happier times they seved me well. Provided they are structurally sound they will be fine.

Obviously I wouldn't trust them on the limits of performance, but A to B driving sensibly...

...terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired. Board now.  ::).  ;D


well dont know about your area BUT medway  ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE REMOULDS,PART WORN TYRES as it is a requirement of the licensing authority.....never did renew mine.... :y
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #22 on: 13 August 2011, 10:47:48 »
Its a can of worms when you look at tyre priced tbh if my mig was writen of now 02 plate cdx 79k insurance would prob pay out £800 less my 250xs ?? even if i had the cash wtf would i spend £500 on a set of good branded tyres only to have a breaker take them of and sell them as part worn!!!!

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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #23 on: 13 August 2011, 10:53:09 »
use to always fit new branded tyres but as i never keep cars that long all i was doing was buying new tyres for the new owners . and i cover less than 4k a year now so i go for a 5mm+ branded part worn £20 all in  :y
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #24 on: 13 August 2011, 10:56:23 »
yep think thats what i will do called the guy yesterday he has two pirelli part worns 5m tread £50 fitted all in,

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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #25 on: 13 August 2011, 11:06:46 »
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yep think thats what i will do called the guy yesterday he has two pirelli part worns 5m tread £50 fitted all in,

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Ouch! £25 for a worn tyre with less than a 3rd of its life left in it.

Part worns are too expensive to be viable for me.
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #26 on: 13 August 2011, 11:25:47 »
a new Goodyear Eagle costs average of £128 per corner and comes with max 7/8 mm tread . part worn 5mm for £25 . end of the day ya pays ya money ya take ya choice . next time you take a flight have a look at the remoulds they fit scarry  :)
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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #27 on: 13 August 2011, 11:38:49 »
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a new Goodyear Eagle costs average of £128 per corner and comes with max 7/8 mm tread . part worn 5mm for £25 . end of the day ya pays ya money ya take ya choice . next time you take a flight have a look at the remoulds they fit scarry  :)
Aviation stuff is made to much higher specifications and tolerance ;)

Most new tyres are 9mm.  Virtually all tyres' grip level fall off a cliff at around 3mm, sometimes 4mm.  Also, the more worn the tyre, the quicker it wears, quite dramatically on some tyres. The (lack of) grip is the reason why many choose to change tyres at around 5mm, which is why there are always loads of 5mm part-worns available, esp Michelin Pilot Sport, Pirelli P6000 and Avon ZV3/5.


So 5mm gives at most 2mm (often less) of quick wearing tread. For £25.

A new tyre gives 6mm of longer lasting tread. For £90 (the last set of Sport MAXX I had fitted this year).


So, over the life of a tyre, costs are probably in the same ballpark, only I get to choose the tyre I want, and know its history, without having to worry if it was off an accident damaged car, and what damage the tyre sustained in said accident. And I get the levels of grip that 1.7t, 200+ bhp of car deserves.


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Re: Part worn tyres !!!!!!
« Reply #28 on: 13 August 2011, 11:56:41 »
Interesting thread.  I bought a set of alloy wheels and tyres from an OOFer. The tyres had plenty of tread left, BUT were 'part-worn' Nexens. This was 18 months and 10,000 miles ago on the TD estate, which has done a lot of heavy lifting since. The rears are approaching the end, probably only a 1000 miles left in them, but I have had no problems with them at all. The history was unknown coming off a breaker, but I would happily buy such tyres (and wheels if necessary) again. :y
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« Reply #29 on: 13 August 2011, 12:53:47 »
Clearly the deciding factor is how much cash one has in ones pocket. With some enfesis on driving style. Mr TB has, let's say, an aggressive driving style. And a similar lack of patience.  ::)

He will go through tyres quickly, for example.

Most put far less stress through the car. Tunnie for example will make the same pair of three last 3 times as long.

But all that aside, if a person only has £50 available for tyres then what are they to do? Go on the dole as they can't get to work? Let's be serious for a minute. What would you do?

Calm your driving, save on fuel, leave earlier and skimp to pay the bills. More than that is a luxury. No?
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