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Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« on: 06 August 2010, 01:01:09 »
Want to replace all four tyres & guess that I can't be the only one that doesn't want to spend £400+ on new tyres? At the same time my mig is 1.7 tonne (CD estate with A/C) and I drive it hard. Not sure which is the best trade off (fuel economy, handling, road noise etc.) between the cheaper options. Better to get brand new Budgets or part worn top range etc. any suggestions  ;)
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #1 on: 06 August 2010, 01:02:54 »
Budget or part worn ok, but remould never if you value your life :o
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2010, 01:05:26 »
Didnt think they did remoulds anymore? usually when my tyres need replacing i just find another set of alloys with good tyres, much cheaper!
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2010, 01:15:49 »
What value do you put your life at.

Big heavy car and you drive it hard, you do the sums.

Saying that, I got offered 225/55/16's for the Elite today at £49.50

Cant remeber thier name but started something like Air?
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #4 on: 06 August 2010, 01:16:20 »
1000's of remoulds still sold but simply re-branded as "green, environmental, recycled tyres" they even have the little recycled triangular arrow logo on them.. I've heard horror stories about earlier remoulds but these days they all seem to be H speed rated and not much talk about them, that I know of. But was inclined to avoid them anyway  :-/
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #5 on: 06 August 2010, 01:35:57 »
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What value do you put your life at.

Big heavy car and you drive it hard, you do the sums.
would never trade off safety against cost. thats why I was keen to know the best alternatives to my current V rated continentals.. e.g. budgets won't have hidden damage but maybe more road noise etc. part worns maybe better handling, tread patterns but possible flaws etc.. Just thought other members may have had the same dilema & the benefit of experience
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #6 on: 06 August 2010, 05:01:44 »
Its your choice but you can pick up a Michelin Pilot Primacy 225/55/16 - W95 rated for 30-35 quid each fitted. They tend to have around 5-6mm tread minimum. I have used them for years without any problems at all. They tend to last up to 3 years and I do an awful lot of miles. over 163K and still going strong! Long live the MIG  ;D

Stay away from unknown brands and definitely do NOT use remoulds.
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #7 on: 06 August 2010, 05:34:38 »
part worns, taxi drivers use them, unmatched sets shipped over from Germany. Top end tyres mosty too.
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #8 on: 06 August 2010, 08:21:38 »
A few years ago I was driving (officially) at an indicated 115 mph when the rear off-side tyre 'went'.

Control of the car wasn't immediately affected but the almighty thump alerted me in sufficient time to ease off and get over onto the shoulder.

A sizeable lump of tread had lifted from the surface of the tyre exposing the canvas belt.  This failure followed the radial pattern of the tread, had it been over the cross-section of the tyre the outcome may well have been different.

Since that experience I've only put new tyres onto my (own) car/s as there are few second chances to be had.

In the realistic world of motoring costs many will have other solutions to keep themselves on the road, however I would suggest that you buy a new tyre that suits your budget. (Of either the ‘budget', middle of the road or premium variety).

The tyre concerned was an Avon (can't remember the flavour) and the car was a BMW. 
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #9 on: 06 August 2010, 09:08:30 »
Ask a taxi driver where he/she gets their tyres from. I did and found a place in Bristol (where I live) that sells tyres (fitted) for around half the price of KwikFit.

Their budget 225/55R16 (W or V rated) are £35 each + VAT + balance + disposal of old tyre = £48 all in

However some budget tyres are rubbish and some are really good. I find their "Wanli" or "Sunny" poor on grip and very noisy, however their "Accelera" tyres are superb for grip, low noise and wear.
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #10 on: 06 August 2010, 09:09:34 »
If it was for my car I would buy new. You can get a full set of new tyres off Ebay for £190ish delivered
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #11 on: 06 August 2010, 09:14:44 »
Personally I would avoid remoulded tyres at all cost, and budget tyres if possible (especially in UK).
Get a set of premium tyres slightly worn if you don't have the money for completely new set.
Tyres are the most important safety factor in the car (not brakes or abs or airbags etc).

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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #12 on: 06 August 2010, 10:32:11 »
i've just got a set of 235's for less than £135
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #13 on: 06 August 2010, 11:01:49 »
Many tyre places won't fit part worns.

Not sure part worns are cost effective anyway - you're paying 1/2 to 2/3rd of new price for often 1/3-1/2 of the remaining life (without knowing of any internal damage they have)

I occasionally drive relatively hard, thus demand grip over durability. Hence I tend to stick a new premium tyre on each corner when the time comes, and get the full life out of them.
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Re: Budget, Remould or Part Worn tyres?
« Reply #14 on: 06 August 2010, 11:02:08 »
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i've just got a set of 235's for less than £135
Where/What/How?
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