help with tyres - Saxperience

DJDannyB · 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.

AlexB^p · 16th January 2009, 23:39

if you do a decent job painting it wont lol

DJDannyB · 16th January 2009, 23:42

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

AlexB^p · 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

L20VTS · 16th January 2009, 23:44

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

DJDannyB · 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.

SaxoAL · 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!

AlexB^p · 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

AshC · 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?

DJDannyB · 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 ??