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Offline Waqas

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used or new tyre
« on: 20 August 2009, 12:50 »
is it best to get a used or new tyre? kwik fit £65.

Worth it or not? 
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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #1 on: 20 August 2009, 13:09 »
New all the time

Not worth the few quid compared to safety mate
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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #2 on: 20 August 2009, 13:27 »
If you don't know what your looking for, then I'd suggest a new tyre.  ;)
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Offline Wurzel

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #3 on: 20 August 2009, 13:55 »
New, unless the used one is in good condition with no cracking and still lots of tread left. Also check the age of the tyre it's on the sidewall, last two digits of the DOT number tell you the year. Rubber ages over time, especially if it's not stored properly.
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Offline igagem

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #4 on: 20 August 2009, 16:35 »
Gotta be new all the way.. tyres are the ONLY thing your car has in contact with the road
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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #5 on: 20 August 2009, 17:10 »
NEW  always, better safe than sorry  :wink:
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Offline Kerrse

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #6 on: 20 August 2009, 17:12 »
Always new ..just shelled out £260 2 days ago for 2 new front tyres & tracking  :cry:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: used or new tyre
« Reply #7 on: 20 August 2009, 21:08 »
New ftw
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