Wouldnt normally touch part worns but....

[ROBBIE G]

My 2 rear tyres are close on the limit and odd makes so I thought take the plunge just before the weather gets bad and put 2 new on, I have Landsail tyres on the front so was hoping to match them all if possible. guy say's I got a bargain here for you I have 2 part worn landsails with 6mm tread he did me the 2 fully fitted and balanced £40 that saved me a few sheckles today

[pyrite]

Ive run part worns on my van for last 6 years, do 50000 miles a year with a lot of stop starting cornering and general abuse and often under heavy loads, never had any problems and in fact only 2 punctures in all that time

[pab]

I've run a set of Rotalla tyres on my ZT for two years with no problems. They are about sixty quid a corner and a hundred quid cheaper than a premium brand.

The way i look at it, respect the tyres in road conditions and all will be well.

I suppose the tyre snobs will jump on me, but i'll stand my ground.

[ROBBIE G]

With xmas coming it was £60 quid saving in my pocket id have been looking at £100 for 2 new

[First_damned]

Ive been getting part worns for the past few years with no problems and big savings

[VMax1000]

Glad you all get on with partly worn tyres.

There are two things on a car I will never buy used:-

1. Tyres
2. Brake parts

The things that keep you safe should be first priority and not second hand

[ROBBIE G]

Originally Posted by pab

I've run a set of Rotalla tyres on my ZT for two years with no problems. They are about sixty quid a corner and a hundred quid cheaper than a premium brand.

The way i look at it, respect the tyres in road conditions and all will be well.

I suppose the tyre snobs will jump on me, but i'll stand my ground.

I have to agree with this simple sensible observant driving will always out weigh the need for any mega bucks rubber

[pab]

Originally Posted by VMax1000

Glad you all get on with partly worn tyres.

There are two things on a car I will never buy used:-

1. Tyres
2. Brake parts

The things that keep you safe should be first priority and not second hand

So not even a top premium branded tyre with 1mm of wear would be avoided by ones good self?

[VMax1000]

Originally Posted by pab

So not even a top premium branded tyre with 1mm of wear would be avoided by ones good self?

Yes, it would be avoided............history unknown etc.

And with 1mm wear chances are a new one is about the same price.

Again, I wouldn't buy used tyres, premium or otherwise, 1 mm wear or less.

I want to know the tyres I buy are not used, repaired or have hidden( read none disclosed) faults.

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by baldilocks

Ive run part worns on my van for last 6 years, do 50000 miles a year with a lot of stop starting cornering and general abuse and often under heavy loads, never had any problems and in fact only 2 punctures in all that time

I have run part workers for years, without problems, touches wood in anticipation. I don't do anything like the miles you do, about 10 k a year in the van,stop start parking up against kerbs, and the car only does about 7000 a year, the majority of it being 3-4 miles per day, with a few hundred towing the caravan.