Part Worn Tyres

LFC Murphy

Hi, just wondering if anyone goes down this route?

http://www.adverts.ie/1053933

Any tips, or stay away from these sort of tyres

Thanks

The Guvnor

Never done it.

Not saying it's a bad thing to do.

Where do they get all these part worn tyres from?

If yours are at say 2mm and you buy 6mm then in theory you are better off?

coylemj

The Guvnor wrote: »

Where do they get all these part worn tyres from?

Trade ins to franchise dealers that are sold on with new tyres?

The Guvnor wrote: »

If yours are at say 2mm and you buy 6mm then in theory you are better off?

True, if you bought them at 6mm and ran them down to 2mm you'd be changing rubber more often but spending less than if you were investing in new tyres every time.

Fishtits

Tyres are your last hope when it goes wrong. Its a personal opinion but I would never compromise on this one.

Buy new, buy what a manufacturer fits from the factory.

Others can experiment.

Fishtits; Continental's for the cars, BF Goodridge AT's for the 4x4s. No complaints.

Kevvv

A lot of part warns come from Germany. Their quite strict on thread depth there as far as i know. Im open to correction on that though.

Del2005

Kevvv wrote: »

A lot of part warns come from Germany. Their quite strict on thread depth there as far as i know. Im open to correction on that though.

AFAIK in Germany any collision requires all 4 tyres to be changed. Bang mirrors, 8 new tyres and 2 mirrors!

Everyone should be strict on thread depth.

delly

I got a couple of part work Michelins last year with about 7mm thread and they have served me well to this day. I was under the impression that certain European countries do not allow puncture repairs as part of there safety rules, so even if they get them on new enough tyres they have to buy again leaving part worns for the likes of us.

Wheelnut

Fishtits wrote: »

Fishtits; Continental's for the cars, BF Goodridge AT's for the 4x4s. No complaints.

I'm not sure about such blind allegance, after all every car manufacturer has several suppliers and your car might just as easily have come with a different brand of tyre. For my own part my 320d came from the factory with Continental runflats and they were so horrible they must be dangerous. A change to cheapo Kumhos completely transformed the car for the better.

As for the original question: I would say yes, part worn tyres can be a good proposition. However I would caution against people with no tyre knowledge buying them. You need to be able to judge a tyre, it's condition, threadwear depth, quality of brand and price relative to new before buying.

GreeBo

+1 on Germany as the source
also from the UK

In Germany if you get a puncture anywhere near the sidewall of the tyre its an automatic replacement no plugging.

_Conrad_

I've got part worns before for cheap runarounds, "bangernomics" cars as it were, but not from any sites or anything like that. My preferred tyre shop owner always has a few around and can sort me out with them if I need them. He doesn't keep any that have bulges or sidewall damage, and wouldn't see you them like that. But it also helps that i've some idea what i'm looking at too when it comes to tyres

The Guvnor

Good info lads!

There are lots of part-worn tyre merchants on the border boths sides around Newry and Dundalk - back roads mainly.

Amazing what you come across on the long way home grabbing the sunday papers!:eek::D

Tito Ortiz

Got some part worn tyres recently and have learned my lesson.

First day I had them, got a puncture. (first in 11 yrs driving)
Second week blew the whole tyre wall.( new tyre needed)
Then last week got ANOTHER puncture.( guy changing the wheel broke the nuts and bolts)

I could have bought 4 top of the range tyres with the money I spent on repairs and the tyres.

The lesson is.. You get what you pay for !

PaudyW

Used to always get part worn on both car and bike, give them a good going over before you get them fitted, and you should nt have any problems, but there's plenty of budget tyres for about 45 50 euro fitted, so 20 euro + fitting for a part worn tyre might not be worth it if it will need changing shortly, I never had a problem with any i ever had,

Del2005

PaudyW wrote: »

Used to always get part worn on both car and bike, give them a good going over before you get them fitted, and you should nt have any problems, but there's plenty of budget tyres for about 45 50 euro fitted, so 20 euro + fitting for a part worn tyre might not be worth it if it will need changing shortly, I never had a problem with any i ever had,

Some of them €40-€50 things are more dangerous than part worns. You've got a nice new tyre with plenty of thread but F all grip, I've had cheap tyres on a few cars and had to replace then shortly afterwards as they where too dangerous.

You've got to spend money on tyres, try and save money else where. If the tyres don't work then everything else is pointless.

JJJJNR

I'm currently using part worns, my winter tyres that I've been using for the past three years, and yes they are fine, my summer tires are second hand premium tyres, I got the best speed rated 'XL' tyres I could afford, no issues with them at all. Buyer beware so educate yourself on what to look for, and just get the best you can afford.

LFC Murphy

Seems hit and miss... Im the kind of person who would err on the side of caution... think new is the safest option.

The Guvnor

I would have been in agreement LFC until hearing what the lads have said in this thread.

This could always beg the question is it possible to be sold good part worns as new tyres?

Lord Nikon

Just picked up two 245/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tyres, part worn for E80 fitted. Both had about 6mm on them. They have transformed the handing on the back of the car.

These tyres are over E200 new.

It's really best to know what your buying before you buy. Insist on quality brands, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Toyo, Goodyear, Semperit

Wheelnut

The Guvnor wrote: »

This could always beg the question is it possible to be sold good part worns as new tyres?

Not sure about Ireland, but in Britain all part-worn tyres must be clearly marked and they have regulations in place since 1995. http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/BusinessRegeneration/TradingStandards/FairplayCharter/SafetyOfPartWornTyres.htm
Of course it would be possible for an inexperienced person to be sold part-worn tyres instead of new. However, the person who knows his tyres would easily spot things like the thread depth or whether the mould marks are still present. That's why I and others here advise not buying part worn unless you know something about tyres.

neuromancer

neuromancer wrote: »

Just picked up two 245/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tyres, part worn for E80 fitted...........

Two for the €80? With 6mm on them you can't go wrong really at that price.

LFC Murphy

neuromancer wrote: »

Just picked up two 245/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tyres, part worn for E80 fitted. Both had about 6mm on them. They have transformed the handing on the back of the car.

These tyres are over E200 new.

It's really best to know what your buying before you buy. Insist on quality brands, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Toyo, Goodyear, Semperit

Mind me asking where you picked these up? Thanks

TheBody

neuromancer wrote: »

Just picked up two 245/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tyres, part worn for E80 fitted. Both had about 6mm on them. They have transformed the handing on the back of the car.

These tyres are over E200 new.

It's really best to know what your buying before you buy. Insist on quality brands, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Toyo, Goodyear, Semperit

Would you mind sending me a PM of where you got them? What did you think of the service where you bought them?

Guy:Incognito

I'd be interested in knowing where they were got too. Badly need a set of tyres for the missus Scenic and new ones of any decent quality are just not affordable at the minute.

tuborg_man

i've being using part worns for a while now and have had no problem except for failing an nct on a lack of an e mark on a perfect goodyear, replaced with no hassle at all.

dmcar02

I sometimes buy them, got winter ones last December and they were brilliant.

The guy I go to sells mostly part worn and they are for the most part like new, no previous punctures etc on them.

That said I usually hand pick them myself. Last time I got some they were Michelin Energy 14 inch, fitted for 40 quid. They genuinely were as new when I bought them.

Maybe its just me but I would rather part worn continentals or Michelins than new "Triangle" branded tyres.

mbiking123

Good info lads!

There are lots of part-worn tyre merchants on the border boths sides around Newry and Dundalk - back roads mainly.

Also a place on Blackhorse Avenue Dublin 7

LFC Murphy

Went out today and bought 2 new tyres today. May look into it further for the next time.

JerCotter7

I just got new part worns and a live rear axle.