second hand tyres

Anadinolin · Mar 20th, 2013, 14:56

What do you guys say or is anyone in the know about second hand tyres? Both me and the gf are not big money earners, and she needs a new spare, i thought of a second hand tyre, my mum pipes in saying that part worns invalidate your insurance.

Do they and how would they know if you got caught with it? Its just another tyre isnt it?

jpskiller · Mar 20th, 2013, 15:00

cant see any harm I've used part worns a few times, even had too put a couple on to pass a failed MOT, can also get re-treads which for a spare would be ok.

Harvey1512 · Mar 20th, 2013, 15:07

If the aim is to get you home or to a proper tyre place that can fit a genuine tyre then that seems okay. Anything more and then personally I would not. Treat it as a space save only.

Rossi-fan · Mar 20th, 2013, 15:10

Some of these part worn tyre places have some pretty good tyres in. If I could find a good set, I would use them. New tyres are bloody expensive.

scottishvolvo · Mar 20th, 2013, 15:17

Way I see it is every 2nd hand car you buy has 'part worn' tyres on it. The new owner has no idea how they've been treated. Probably some people do it but how many new owners change the tyres on their new 2nd hand car????
As long as the fitters have a good reputation for quality tyres I wouldn't think twice about getting them.

Ninja59 · Mar 20th, 2013, 15:26

And here is the whole thing thoroughly check them they should also be stamped to say they are part worn tyres with pressure testing look for obvious defects etc.

As for invalidating insurance if they are of the correct specification and legal then no your insurance should not be invalid what so ever.

stephend · Mar 20th, 2013, 19:16

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Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Way I see it is every 2nd hand car you buy has 'part worn' tyres on it. The new owner has no idea how they've been treated. Probably some people do it but how many new owners change the tyres on their new 2nd hand car????

Thing is, though, if the used tyre is on a second-hand car, and the car appears to have been well looked after, then the tyre is probably fine. But if it's not on a car, why not? Was it replaced on the car, and if so, why? Now, it may well have been taken off for a perfectly good reason, in which case no problem - but can you be sure? So then I guess it depends how much you trust the supplier...

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Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	second hand tyres What do you guys say or is anyone in the know about second hand tyres? Both me and the gf are not big money earners, and she needs a new spare, i thought of a second hand tyre, my mum pipes in saying that part worns invalidate your insurance. Do they and how would they know if you got caught with it? Its just another tyre isnt it? __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

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jpskiller Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2018 14:46 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: preston	cant see any harm I've used part worns a few times, even had too put a couple on to pass a failed MOT, can also get re-treads which for a spare would be ok. __________________ 2001 S80 2.4 Auto Colour : Moondust Metallic

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Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	If the aim is to get you home or to a proper tyre place that can fit a genuine tyre then that seems okay. Anything more and then personally I would not. Treat it as a space save only. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Way I see it is every 2nd hand car you buy has 'part worn' tyres on it. The new owner has no idea how they've been treated. Probably some people do it but how many new owners change the tyres on their new 2nd hand car???? As long as the fitters have a good reputation for quality tyres I wouldn't think twice about getting them. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Mar 20th, 2013, 15:10	#4
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Some of these part worn tyre places have some pretty good tyres in. If I could find a good set, I would use them. New tyres are bloody expensive.

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Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	And here is the whole thing thoroughly check them they should also be stamped to say they are part worn tyres with pressure testing look for obvious defects etc. As for invalidating insurance if they are of the correct specification and legal then no your insurance should not be invalid what so ever.

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