Tony Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have a genuine reason for asking but i wonder what your take is on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I used to until I met you! Whenever you buy a used car it has used tyres on so I always use those first before replacing unless they are really bad. Otherwise when replacing now I always buy new and stick to the same tyre on each axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Personally no. That small cost difference just isn't worth it to me. My 360 has proper OEM tyres on it and I still want to change them as I hate the Bridgestones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 No. Why would you want something that someone else has thrown away or doesn't want? They came off for a reason, and unless you know whose car they came off, the history of them, the reason for them coming off, and the fitter who actually took them off, then there's no reason to presume they're any good. As for the argument that all second hand cars come with part worn tyres, well, there's a difference there. You can see them inflated and check for bulges/damage and you can drive them and see what they're like. Any road noise, imbalance, wobble, excessive wheel weighting will give you a clue as to the condition of them, and ultimately it's your choice whether you keep them or not. After all, you're buying a car, not tyres. They're just extras, same as engine oil. Personally I don't like cars with odd tyres on, or tyres which give me any cause for concern, so if I buy a car and there's any doubt about the tyres then they come off and new ones go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 No chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 No, no and no. You don't know the history of the tyre or the age or anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 It depends if the new tyre was a cheap Chinese ditch finder one or not. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Reason i asked is as some know my BMW is up for sale but the rear tyres are near the limit. The tyre are run flats meaning expensive so i thought about getting part worn's that are approved with the part worn stamp meaning they comply with all the regulations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Tony. In that situation I would just sell the car as is, and when anyone comes to view it just say "I know the rears are getting low but I'm not changing them. Reason being, I'd be inclined to put cheap ones on and rather than put tyres on which you might not like, I'll knock £XX off in the understanding you can buy and fit whatever tyres you're happy with."If I went to a seller with that attitude I'd be happy. If I went to a seller who stuck a pair of LingLongs on, or there was clear evidence that part worns had been fitted (new wheel weights and tyre grease round the rim) then I'd be suspicious of what else they were prepared to hide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well i suppose..... I did say in the advert it had an MOT advisory that the rear tyres were near the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 How near the limit is "near the limit"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 3mm i think they said which is the German limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 As said leave as is and if necessary reduce by cost of two part worns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's not exactly urgent since the UK limit is 1.6mm but i had to declare the advisory because you can get it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I looked at a Peugeot 306 once that a trader was selling and noticed 2 of the tyres were almost on the limit, which I pointed out. I said I would like some cash knocked off as they need replacing and his reply was I can't do that but I can get my mate down the road to fit some part worns instead. I walked away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 3mm isn't in urgent need of a change! If you're selling just leave them as is - do they even give out advisories for 3mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 They did on mine.... Kin cheek really because i bought the car from them and only did 3k that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 They did on mine.... Kin cheek really because i bought the car from them and only did 3k that year. An advisory for 3mm is a bit ridiculous, at that level they should just be telling you verbally that you may need to change your tyres in the year. Should only be getting an advisory at 2mm imho - if that's too low then the legal limit needs to be raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Problem with advisories is their opinionated a bit like the rest of the bloody MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgixer Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Only time I use part worns is as a stop gap before fitting tyres I trust. As far as fitting for re sale, as a buyer I'd prefer an honest note in the advert. New owner might not approve of the new tyres anyway and prefer to fit something more suited to their driving. (Assuming they want something more than black and round of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I think most times it's down to budget..... In truth at least the person concerned is making an effort to be legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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