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Bargain wheels &tyres
« on: 09 August 2010, 20:37:53 »
 If I lived close enough I would bite this mans hand off!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-ELITE-WHEELS-TYRES-/230509701897?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35ab72eb09
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Re: Bargain wheels &tyres
« Reply #1 on: 09 August 2010, 21:03:41 »
Watching these... I've already got 4 good tyres on mine but may still be tempted :y
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« Reply #2 on: 09 August 2010, 21:14:41 »
wheely good price :o

id be round there straight away.

no point treading water an waitin..
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« Reply #3 on: 09 August 2010, 21:16:43 »
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wheely good price :o

id be round there straight away.

no point treading water an waitin..

I know... Nut I have storage issues at present ::)
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Re: Bargain wheels &tyres
« Reply #4 on: 09 August 2010, 23:06:33 »
I believe these wheels belong to a member of this very forum!  Was a For Sale thread about them a fortnight ago.
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Re: Bargain wheels &tyres
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2010, 01:39:51 »
Interesting, it's defo not me!!! I'll wait and see how they do at auction,even though they seem to have rim damage that would drive me mad :y
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« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2010, 09:34:08 »
worrying that the seller does not state manufacturer or tyre size - i would be very wary of these wheels and tyres as the rims are damaged and the tyres have been kerbed, kerbing is not usual, especially after 1,000 miles - always best to buy new tyres fitted by an authorised dealer with a guarantee, your life may depend on it... :y

also i saw a recent report about imported tyres from china being unsafe as the stopping distances were well outside the safety limit, always go to an authorised dealer.



 
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« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2010, 09:48:42 »
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worrying that the seller does not state manufacturer or tyre size - i would be very wary of these wheels and tyres as the rims are damaged and the tyres have been kerbed, kerbing is not usual, especially after 1,000 miles - always best to buy new tyres fitted by an authorised dealer with a guarantee, your life may depend on it... :y

also i saw a recent report about imported tyres from china being unsafe as the stopping distances were well outside the safety limit, always go to an authorised dealer.



 

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« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2010, 09:50:48 »
Oh... And as long as that is the worst kerb damage then it's not too bad... Looks fairly superficial but who knows. They're certainly worth a punt if they don't go too high :y
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« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2010, 09:55:51 »
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worrying that the seller does not state manufacturer or tyre size - i would be very wary of these wheels and tyres as the rims are damaged and the tyres have been kerbed, kerbing is not usual, especially after 1,000 miles - always best to buy new tyres fitted by an authorised dealer with a guarantee, your life may depend on it... :y

also i saw a recent report about imported tyres from china being unsafe as the stopping distances were well outside the safety limit, always go to an authorised dealer.



 

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I didn't spot it either and sent a message asking ::) ::)


yes it always pays to study the small print  :-[  but i would still only buy new from authorised tyre dealer whatever the cost, i wouldn't have used tyres as a gift ...i think i'm worth it  8-)

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« Reply #10 on: 10 August 2010, 10:35:08 »
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worrying that the seller does not state manufacturer or tyre size - i would be very wary of these wheels and tyres as the rims are damaged and the tyres have been kerbed, kerbing is not usual, especially after 1,000 miles - always best to buy new tyres fitted by an authorised dealer with a guarantee, your life may depend on it... :y

also i saw a recent report about imported tyres from china being unsafe as the stopping distances were well outside the safety limit, always go to an authorised dealer.



 

VAUXHALL OMEGA MV6/ELITE WHEELS & TYRES
DUNLOP SP SPORT 3000 235/45/R17

I didn't spot it either and sent a message asking ::) ::)


yes it always pays to study the small print  :-[  but i would still only buy new from authorised tyre dealer whatever the cost, i wouldn't have used tyres as a gift ...i think i'm worth it  8-)


Agree with you... I'm not a fan of used tyres. But if I buy these I'll most likely have the tyres removed and the refurbish the wheels so the insides of the walls can be inspected for damage ;)
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« Reply #11 on: 10 August 2010, 18:47:03 »
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worrying that the seller does not state manufacturer or tyre size - i would be very wary of these wheels and tyres as the rims are damaged and the tyres have been kerbed, kerbing is not usual, especially after 1,000 miles - always best to buy new tyres fitted by an authorised dealer with a guarantee, your life may depend on it... :y

also i saw a recent report about imported tyres from china being unsafe as the stopping distances were well outside the safety limit, always go to an authorised dealer.



 

VAUXHALL OMEGA MV6/ELITE WHEELS & TYRES
DUNLOP SP SPORT 3000 235/45/R17

I didn't spot it either and sent a message asking ::) ::)


yes it always pays to study the small print  :-[  but i would still only buy new from authorised tyre dealer whatever the cost, i wouldn't have used tyres as a gift ...i think i'm worth it  8-)


I dont understand.  Why not?  If the general condition of the tyre is good, no bulges, no uneven wear, no splits or cracks, then whats the difference?

A 'reputable' tyre fitting place may offer a guarantee, but that's not a lot of use when you suffer a blow-out and end up in a morgue.

Tyre's nowadays (decent branded ones) have exceptionally good build and design quality.  I'd personally rather use a quality brand part-worn tyre in good nick than spend the same money on new LingLang Sport Pro's (or whatever).  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 10 August 2010, 18:50:52 »
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...... I'm not a fan of used tyres.  .....

and you replaced all the rubber on your used car when you bought ......... ?
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« Reply #13 on: 10 August 2010, 20:51:58 »
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...... I'm not a fan of used tyres.  .....

and you replaced all the rubber on your used car when you bought ......... ?
Exactly! it makes me laugh when all these 'wouldnt touch used tyres' types are quite happy to buy a second hand car fitted with obviously used tyres ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 10 August 2010, 21:32:09 »
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and you replaced all the rubber on your used car when you bought ......... ?

Errm... Actually I did. Well, within a few months :y

But only because they were due ::) ::) ::)
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