can i get any credit while BR?? car needs tyres badly

freddy911

almostfree83 wrote: »

Have a look at scrappies in your area, i needed new wheels and tyres and got full sized spare tyres that were in almost brand new condition for £10 each. good luck op

Id advise against this, in most other countries in the EU this is illegal, but not here in the UK. The problem is its impossible to know what damage they have sustained in accidents even though they appear ok on the surface. Also the age of the tyre is a concern in germany for example tyres are date stamped at the time of fitting and have to be replaced after 3 years regardless of wear due to degradation of the rubber, many of these german rejects end up here at the second hand tyre centres.

At least if you buy new tyres even the cheap ones or remolds you know the history/age. When you buy a used one it really is an unknow.

almostfree83

I would steer clear of remoulds as the tread has been known to tear clean off the tyre itself and the risk of blowouts is much higher. Having taken advice from a mechanic with 30+ years experience I was advised that if I couldn't afford brand new tyres to go for second hand.
It's your car though op, and your money that you're spending so good luck whatever you decide

dojoman

capeverde wrote: »

Can I just make a point that some people are taking this bankruptcy thing too far in my opinion. Cheap and secondhand tyres can be extremely dangerous and the risks are magnified if you are carrying children. Its one thing that shouldn't be skimped on. Personally I would tell the OR to take a running jump if he had a problem with me putting safe tyres on a vehicle. Otherwise, if you cant afford to have a roadworthy car with decent tyres, use public transport.

As a point of interest why would you tell the OR to take a running jump? If the OP went BR in January then the OR would have allowed a certain amount for the upkeep of his vehicle. I personally do not think you can take "this bankruptcy thing" too seriously, but that is only my humble opinion:)

almostfree83

dojoman wrote: »

As a point of interest why would you tell the OR to take a running jump? If the OP went BR in January then the OR would have allowed a certain amount for the upkeep of his vehicle. I personally do not think you can take "this bankruptcy thing" too seriously, but that is only my humble opinion:)

I agree with you, why on Earth would you not take bankruptcy seriously? The consequences of BR are hugely important, it is not a joke and as dojo has pointed out there should be an allowance for car maintenance and also for emergencies.

What I have done is put these amounts aside in case of emergencies so that I have the money (or at least a chunk) when my car needs repaired or new tyres etc.

john-306

capeverde wrote: »

Cheap and secondhand tyres can be extremely dangerous and the risks are magnified if you are carrying children. .

I know where you are coming from, but every car for sale that aint brand new will have used tyres on it, can you be certain they are not "extremely dangerous", have never been kerbed, got slow punctures, splits etc etc?

only_mee

Please remember them four bits of rubber are the only things in contact with the road, so spend wisely.
Nothing to be skimped on imho

spartacusthe1st

i often get tyres from the scrap yard when i am skint and they need replacing and i have never had a problem,10 pound fitted. i always make sure to inspect them before they are fitted-much to the scrappies annoyance-alot of them still even have the brand new yellow lines on them and the short spikey rubber bits.

alastairq

I think the nay-sayers posting on this thread, and doubtful lurkers, need to take a wander over to the motoring forum, where they will find a huge thread on tyres, with valid and considered[as well as experienced] argument for and against the purchase of budget, remould, used and high-end brand name tyres.


There is absolutely nothing wrong with remould tyres....especially those from a UK manufacturer...they are subject to far more rigorous and stringent tests than new tyres.

As for shedding treads? I have experienced this from well respected named-make new tyres [Firestones]...

Even our esteemed Police force had issues with Goodyear tyres.

Most of the 'budget' brands are actually owned by the big makes.....


BR has nothing to do with tyre choice.

Budget motoring has everything to do with it.

I have four different makes of budget tyre on my car....and have zero issues, either with regards to performance, or handling.

As should all good drivers, I drive within the law.

Therefore I do not place any undue stress on my tyres.

Please remember them four bits of rubber are the only things in contact with the road, so spend wisely.
Nothing to be skimped on imho

No disrespect, but this sort of dramatic statement entirely misses the point.

The tyre is but part of the vehicle with other aspects such as brakes, steering and suspension contributing equally to roadworthiness.

The most important influence on so-called vehicle safety isn't the equipment, but the driver.

With regards to tyres, care and maintenance are far more important than the name on the side, or its mileage, or the cost.

Regular, frequent inspection, tyre pressure checks, examination for damage, tread depth etc are all down to the driver and the driver's attitude.

So, guys, don't feel you have to have the most expensive 'named' tyre going....it will in fact be no better, or serve you any better, than the cheapest budget tyre.