would summer tyres be alright in this time of year
2007-03-02 06:47:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Retread tyres will be OK if bought from a reputable source.
I was doing special stages rallying on retreads in the 1960's and cannot ever remember getting let down by a bad one.
That said, we are thirty years further along with technology so I'd say it's reasonable to assume they are even safer and even more reliable.
2007-03-02 06:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by bibulous48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never buy retreads, Tyres
are priced reasonably these days
so go for new every time, it makes common sense
and never fit part worn, as you don't know the history
of the tyre, it may have been kerbed, and damaged
the inside wall, the tyre is the only thing between you
and the road, so fit new ones EVERY TIME
except truck and bus tyres, they are made to be recut..
Good tyres can be used all year round.
2007-03-02 07:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by retired gentleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a car... No! Never, the technology has barely advanced in over 20 years as nobody really cares anymore, if it's merely down to finances then part worns are the most budget friendly option....
however if the remoulds in question are for a motorcycle then id say go for it. Motorcycle tyre technology is moving very swiftly with the times and both casual weekend riders and racers alike agree that the softer rubber and lower melting point of the rubber on remoulds offers greater grip, ride and stability
2007-03-02 10:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remoulded tyres have to conform to a british standard (BS2060) and are fine for everyday use, but you get what you pay for. NEVER use secondhand tyres unless you know the whole history of them. A lot of secondhand tyres have come from wrecks and a lot of them are not even legal. Try claiming for a faulty one if you want to meet cowboys!.
2007-03-02 07:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a set of Kwik-Fit Budget size 195/55/r15 on the front wheels on my motor.Cost me £60.00 total cost.That was 2 years ago.Average 250 miles per week to and from work.Still got 2mm left.At these prices i wouldn't touch a retread.
2007-03-02 06:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice for what it's worth is to give retreads as wide a berth as you can. A previous respondent mentioned part worn. If you can't afford new then part worn are the next very best option.
2007-03-02 07:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people sweare by them but they are cheap scates . Tyres are the first point of contact your car has with the groundDont stint on your safety & other peoples lives.
2007-03-02 06:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want bargain tyres go for part worn instead. You're guaranteed 3mm tread that's going to stay put and you're not speed limited after the 100mi or so bedding in period.
2007-03-02 06:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an experienced former tyre fitter i wouldn't touch them with a bargepole unless its on a tractor!
I have seen too many bad things happen with them!
2007-03-02 07:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know those huge chunks of tire you see all over the highway? Those are from retreads.
2007-03-02 12:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋