Car tyres

[jerrytug]

you get a bulge in the tread or sidewall.

Wow that is terrible!

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I'd never have imagined such was possible, never need a practice being used.

I wonder how they get them out again? Using hooks of some sort which could inflict further carcass damage or deformation?

 

[mechman]

I am not that against part worns - I have taken car tyres from one car and fitted them to my own car. I am a car mechanic - nobody does "make to and mend" better than me!

What I don't like about bought in part worn tyres is how they stretch/pack them to reduce volume when shipping.

I would not sell part worns to the general public - I just would not!

They do this so they can get three times more into a shipping container.

 

[Cobbler]

That’s frightening!

 

[fizzy]

I am not that against part worns - I have taken car tyres from one car and fitted them to my own car. I am a car mechanic - nobody does "make to and mend" better than me!

What I don't like about bought in part worn tyres is how they stretch/pack them to reduce volume when shipping.

I would not sell part worns to the general public - I just would not!

They do this so they can get three times more into a shipping container.

I bet they do that with new tyres as well though! Especially from China.
The place I used to get my part worns from used to collect from their other branches. Locally sourced stock not imported stuff.
Haven't needed any in a good while as I only drive rented stuff these days but I did get 2 tyres for a trailer I am going to sell. All the dealers wanted over £60 a tyre. I had them for £15 each - great condition - loads of tread and Goodyear so very happy.

 

[premmington]

I'd never have imagined such was possible, never need a practice being used.

I wonder how they get them out again? Using hooks of some sort which could inflict further carcass damage or deformation?

Get them out again - long 3ft tyre bar and "brute force" - but can you imagine "the damage to the outer tyre bead seal".

Or the double hook method!