Part-worn tyres

agw_01

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Hi guys,

I changed my brake pads on Saturday and noticed that my drivers side front wheel has a slight bulge in the tyre wall. My front passenger tyre is almost bald and my spare is in the same condition.

I've got to drive down to West Wales next month to pick up some 15" Rover Turbo wheels with Eagle F1's on and don't trust my current tyres to get me there.

The Eagle's are almost brand new and so I don't want to spend a fortune on a brand new pair of front tyres. My current rears have got loads of tread left.

What do you guys think of part-worn tyres and how much do you think it would cost for 2 185/55/15's? I can take my spare wheel in tomorrow, get a tyre fitted, swap that with the wheel with the bulge and get that one replaced the day after.

Or should I swap the rears over to the front and have my almost bald tyres (about 1mm of tread left) on the rear?

Cheers.
 
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The day before the Gwendraeth rally I got a bit enthusiastic in the Sierra and slid it into a large rock that was embedded in the earth bank and squared the rim.

I bought a wheel from a scrapyard for a tenner that had a tyre fitted to it. Then I did the rally on that tyre, drove it on the road for 6 months with that tyre, then fitted the same tyre to the Mondeo where it got similar punishment. Never gave me any bother and I don't hang around in the car.

I'd certainly rather a partworn than a tyre with a bulge in the sidewall.
 
by the sounds of it both front tyres are illegal (the one with the bulge could be dangerous and blow!). if you get stopped you'll no doubt be given points... so its best its sorted out as soon as possible.

going for the cheapest you can - try popping into a local tyre place and see what they have. part worn -> may get them both for £40ish incl. fitting if youre lucky
 
Cheers for the reply Lopez. Yeah, I suppose I could scam someone out of a set of steelies for the day. The car should be lowered by then too so it won't be all bad :D

It's a good job I live closer to work now. Only have to drive 4 miles to work on the tyre instead of 10 miles of motorway.

El, you're not heading down that way soon are you? ;)
 
Simon said:
All second hand cars have part worn tyres anyway
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I instantly strip them off and BURN THEM AT THE STAKE.

Actually, I don't. The 205 I'm driving now has the tyres that were on the 309 GTi I bought (and crahsed) 2 years ago. And before that they were on a 205 GTi that got used once a week. They aren't perished or worn, no obvious defects, so why throw them away?
 
Hmmm, that's interesting James. I know of several tyre places nearby so will hopefully stop off on the way to work tomorrow.

If I can leave the spare with them and pick it up after work and switch again, leaving them with the wheel with the bulge... ahhh the joys of actually being able to afford to have things replaced :)

Phantom, yep, I do plan to have them sorted ASAP. When I get the new wheels, I'm going to get the car tracked and wheels balanced too.
 
agw_01 said:
Cheers Mark, shame they're in Herts though.

What alloys are they? Can I pinch the tyres? :p
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Not breaking for spares :( need shot of them at some point, i remember a mate got some just legal pre worns for £5 each + fitting i've just chucked some Premium contacts in that exact size just at the legal limit!
 
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