Part Worn Tyres??

This thread reminds me of the old old question on motoring forums:

"Is synthetic engine oil worth the money?"

The last time I saw this question - there was one reply - "Don't ask" -

 

You'd be surprised how many of the known brand tyres have the same wet stop braking distance as the BCT. The new EU markings make it much easier to compare performance - this is one example where the EU regulations have actually helped. I'm still in the Brexit camp by the way

 

My car still takes 10w/40 - I put in whatever is on offer at the time - currently on Wilkinsons own brand.

Mention this on a motoring forum and I'd be ribbed mercilessly for not using the latest mega high spec, positive ion bonding, ultra synthetic oil.

 

Even new tyres can go bang, being a lorry driver for many years i've had many blow outs and boy when a trailar tyre goes bang it goes bang, some were new, like a few hours and they take out your lights, mudgrades etc

lorry trailor tyres can be remould/retreads (supersingle) but not sure now, but the casings had to be in good nick

 

Have you seen the lengths of some threads "what engine oil for my lawnmower" . Its a "debate " thats non ending ..................................

In fact im off to start one here for summer 16

 

We have the Queen on our coins. The "test" used to be that if you inserted the penny with the top of her majesty's head going in first and the top of her head disappeared, the tread was deep enough. We no longer use pennies so unless we have an old one laying about, we have to use Mr. Lincoln from south of the border...

 

I only use new. Shopping around gets me premium tyres for economy prices. Dont fancy a blowout @ 70mph

 

Engine oil?
You mean you have to put oil in them

Lots of places around here selling part worn tyres.
If I was just going to the shops now and again etc. I dont think it would bother me much.

As I like a thrash round the twists and turns occasionally, mostly going to work,, I tend to buy new ones, but have had the odd puncture mended, which is not allowed apparently on certain tyres, and in certain places on the tyre tread.

As @shiney said, we are all running on part worn tyres anyway.

 

Summed it up perfectly. A part worn Continental (other premium brands are available) offers vastly superior grip, steering response and wet weather braking than a new el cheapo ever will. Sorry!
There is a reason for this - tyres are rated using new tyres. Branded tyres use a more stable compound which retains its grip qualities for significantly longer. Construction techniques are vastly superior too.

It's a good job that your car is old enough not to have EGR valves and catalytic converters fitted. Or is it old enough? These parts are the reason that a certain oil is specified by the manufacturer. It has nothing to do with engine life.

 

Synthetic oil????
I mean, what the hell is it made of?

And is the cheaper stuff from Morrisons just as good as the stuff from the Ford dealer etc. ?

 

It is basically a compound of raw materials mixed up to produce a lubricant. Some of these raw materials may be made from crude oil. Included in the mix are various polymers which provide better lubrication under extreme use and conditions, lower heat evaporation and better sludge resistance.

That very much depends on the rating that the oil has been given after testing. For example I do a lot of Mercedes so the oil I use hits MB229.5 or MB229.52 where a low ash oil is needed. Ford will have their equivelent.

 

A bit over my head @longk but thanks for the explanation.
I'll probably stick with the stuff the manufacturers recommend, the difference in price is negligible.

 

It is negligible whereas the cost of EGR and/or cat replacement is not!