help with tyres

1. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

   #1 16th January 2009, 23:34

   i bought some vtr alloys today. When i got home i had a look at the tyres.. They all have very good tread!.. But i noticed on 2 of them that the side walls are cracking all the way round. Do i need to replace these tyres? I want to make sure ive got good tyres on before i sand them down and spray them as the paint will come off if i have tyres changed afterwards.
2. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #2 16th January 2009, 23:39

   if you do a decent job painting it wont lol
3. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

   #3 16th January 2009, 23:42

   lol great reply alex...back to the tyres...lol
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 16th January 2009, 23:43

   some cracks are ok but depending on size they can be dangerous
   
   i personally would change them but im a bit piccy about the 4 tiny bits of rubber that hold my car to the road
5. L20VTS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 Hams Hall/Spine Road etc Posts: 8076 Still broken ones.

   #5 16th January 2009, 23:44

   Personally i'd change them but they could prob be used for a while.
6. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

   #6 17th January 2009, 08:18

   hmmm ok.. I had a price for these tyres £45 fitted.. or £20 fitted for second hand ones. Not sure what to do as i havent got a lot of money atm :| and i cant refurb them until ive had the tyres done.
7. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #7 17th January 2009, 09:00

   never buy second hand tyres. They're the main thing that touch the road, its like buying second hand brakes. You dont really know how they've been treated!
8. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #8 17th January 2009, 10:37

   as above
   tyres are overlooked so often
   make sure they are in good condition and inflated properly
   
   otherwise your playing with not only your own life but of your friends/family who come in the car and of other road users
9. AshC Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Barnsley, South Yorkshire Posts: 1578 MG ZR...

   #9 17th January 2009, 10:52

   I had my tires fitted at kwikfit, 20 quid cash in hand no recipt... you know anyone in tyre business?
10. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

    #10 17th January 2009, 18:09

    Well ill never buy these second hand ones.. but should i replace these tyres with the cracks in the walls?
    
    EDIT: Also, are these any good..http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/ts/sea...de=1855514BA1H ??