75ZT CommunityA social community of enthusiasts, owners, appreciators and collectors. With expert knowledge of all things from MG to Rover and beyond.2012-08-13T00:22:01+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/feed.php?f=2&t=6096&mode2012-08-13T00:22:01+00:002012-08-13T00:22:01+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6096&p=56458#p56458When ever I buy a new car I always replace the tyres as quickly as possible as soon as I know it's a keeper. In fact when we traded our ZR for the ZS I actually had the dealer swap the wheels so I could keep my own tyres that I knew were good!
]]>2012-08-11T20:58:21+00:002012-08-11T20:58:21+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6096&p=56403#p56403 On the other the variation in performance of some new tyres has been so poor that good part worns could be less of a risk. I've had such bad performance from a well known reputable brand tyre in the wet, I still to this day refuse to but their standard tyres. However thier winter tyres are the reference I'm told by a tyre expert. There are some far eastern tyres which are known as xxx ditchfinders, but then again I have some economy tyres that are performing fine.
Personally I would never buy part worns either. When they used to be available I did by remoulds a couple of times when I was young and poor, but had similarly poor experiences. One tyre wore out within a few months. The others were a set and the carcases used for the remoulds were unsafe, a fact I only found after the car was off the road . I had a puncture the day before it was taken off the road, which was due to a gash on the inside wall. I only twigged what had happened after seeing a consumer program some months later. As it goes, I still have the tyre over twenty years later if anyone doubts what unsafe stuff people are prepared to sell that will cost you your life.
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]]>2012-08-09T21:39:09+00:002012-08-09T21:39:09+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6096&p=56359#p56359 Me? No, I wouldn't buy part-worn tyres either. Having said that I have seen a brand new tyre twist and distort within 2 months of being fitted (my brother's Citroen BX)and another develop a bulge in the side when the tread still looked relatively new.
Then again, I know someone who regularly buys part-worn tyres from a local salvage yard - he's had some real bargains but has also had some problems (always readily sorted by the yard in question, though that's not the issue here).
I guess the message is - whatever you fit, they should be checked over on a regular basis - not just the tread but the whole tyre for any sign of damage or wear.
And I do aswell if there is real 'tack' fitted, which luckily has only happen to me once! In actual fact the condition of the tyres, as well as the quality of same is a good 'pointer' as to how the previous owner has cared for the car and it's safety, which has in the past been a determining factor in purchase......
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I don't doubt that there are some bargains to be had. It's just that I, personally, would worry about the previous life of the tyre. So much so, that when I acquire a car, I tend to get the tyres changed as soon as it comes into my possession. Apologies if my post was seen as being in any way a general condemnation.
]]>2012-08-09T18:32:35+00:002012-08-09T18:32:35+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6096&p=56351#p56351any chances with my nearest and dearest.
]]>2012-08-09T18:05:59+00:002012-08-09T18:05:59+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6096&p=56348#p56348 And I agree with Jake with this, a lot of the time this being the case............
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