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Re: new tyres?

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:24 pm
by rwb
All I can say is that I replaced 4 Sunnys with 4 part worn Michelins and the improvement is astonishing.

Re: new tyres?

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:14 am
by benczuk
I haven't mentioned part worns on similar threads for fear of being shot down in flames. All of mine are part worn from a local garage that lets you choose from their stock (so you can check date codes and pick brands) at £25 a corner balanced and fitted.

Trouble is the 205/60/15 mine runs on aint that common so choice is usually a bit limited.

Re: new tyres?

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:49 am
by Welly
Some people are staunchly against used tyres but chosen well and from a decent place I can't see the problem. I've had then before and will in the future.

If you had a brand-new set of Michelin's at over £400.00 then after a month or two they are by definition part-worn, or 'used' as it were.

Re: new tyres?

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:21 pm
by johntl
Ordered 4 goodyears +1 firestone for the wifes car from BLACKCIRCLES , just been down to the local garage to get them all fitted, only takes a couple of days to get them delivered, cannot fault them!
paid £52.49 for goodyear efficientgrip performance , price includes valve /balance/disposal of old tyre
saved me about £60 on local garage prices.
Just got the 406 serviced & through the MOT - needed front pads/wipers/ but the surprise was the n/s sill needed welding at the rear, I suppose the car is nearly 14yrs old now
Also the sump needed re-tapping ,2nd time its been done , he says it might need another sump next time!

Re: new tyres?

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:15 pm
by rwb
Sounds like we're all running on part-worns and are afraid to admit it! :lol:

part-worn and proud I say!

£53 a corner for premium is great. Big squidgy 195/65 r15 may be unfashionable, but they're comfy and cheap :D

My sump was getting bad at 11 years and 200k with oil changes at between 6k and 12k. Good to know that a re-tap has held for a while.

Re: new tyres?

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:35 am
by johntl
Yes I agree a lot more people are using part worns that will ever admit it , as I said I used them for 4 yrs and no problems, As long as you get premium make and able to check them over!
I followed the threads on sills as one of mine needed welding for the MOT very helpful thanks. will give the sills a good check over when it gets a bit warmer!!!!