help with tyres

[DJDannyB]

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.

[AlexB]

if you do a decent job painting it wont lol

[DJDannyB]

lol great reply alex...back to the tyres...lol

[AlexB]

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

[L20VTS]

Personally i'd change them but they could prob be used for a while.

[DJDannyB]

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.

[SaxoAL]

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!

[AlexB]

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

[AshC]

I had my tires fitted at kwikfit, 20 quid cash in hand no recipt... you know anyone in tyre business?

[DJDannyB]

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/search/tyredetails.aspx?code=1855514BA1H ??