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Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359175
Is there any where in sydney that is good for second hand tyres. after 165x15 for a split kombi. Or am I being silly and just buy new.

I only want something to make it legal enough really. not long term so I thought second hand. any thoughts?
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#359219
one word if you just want to make it legal for a while
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#359228
Dont go new - these are as good.

for 2nd hand tryres got to

AGR Tyres @
62 - 64 Carlingford Rd SEFTON 9743 7800
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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359239
Just make sure they are marked in the direction they rotated on the previous car.
Reversing belted radials can make them come apart.

Anyone know any good s/h tyre places in Geelong/melbs?
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0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#359258
Chewy wrote:Reversing belted radials can make them come apart.
Does that mean that you shouldnt rotate tyres?

Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359263
do the old 165x15 tyres have direction then?
Shows how long it is since I bought tyres ;-)
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#359278
Chewy wrote:Just make sure they are marked in the direction they rotated on the previous car.
Reversing belted radials can make them come apart.

Anyone know any good s/h tyre places in Geelong/melbs?

I have heard that, but I think it could be one for the Myth Busters to try!
I have never seen a tyre come apart.
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1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#359325
Better to get new. Tyres go off - the rubber goes hard and they dont grip too well. Also you dont know where they have been or who used them or where they come from. New tyres in that size aren't all that expensive either.
Jon

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#359491
Hi

I have an L bug Im wrecking with some good 165 x 15s on it. You could have them for $10.00 each with 4 stud rims. I just need them on it for another week so that I can keep the car mobile.

Steve

Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359522
1303Steve wrote:Hi

I have an L bug Im wrecking with some good 165 x 15s on it. You could have them for $10.00 each with 4 stud rims. I just need them on it for another week so that I can keep the car mobile.

Steve
that sounds good mate, where abouts are you?
a week is no problem at all
thanks
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

Marineboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#359526
Hey, where are you in Sydney...???

I have got some Great 2nd had tyres from two places...
7 day Tyre Center, Parramatta road Auburn
and on the northern beaches Owen Tyres in Brookvale, Chard road maybe they have helped me out so ask for MAX and he will sort you..

Other wise just grab the trading post and all the secondhand tyre places advertise in the tyre and Wheel section..

Good Luck..
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Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359527
thanks mate thats a good idea too
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#359740
thanks mate YGM just name your date
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#361963
Sent you a mail mate, did you get it?

any news?
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71

fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#362152
I wouldn't touch second hand tyres with a 10 foot pole.

Some cheap tyres have a steel belt as wide as the tyre that comes around and the end overlaps the start creating an edge. These tyre should be rotated in a direction that would tighten the roll rather than unwrap it. Imagine toilet paper or a roll of fabric. Which way would you roll it to tighten it?

The tyre side wall should say which direction it should rotate.

Better quality tyres have a continuous roll which is like wire on a winch or string rolled on a spindle and the direction is not as important.

Some cheap tyres don't even have steel belts.

Check the inside of any second hand tyres before you check the outside. Look for cracking and discolouration. This may indicate the tyre has been run flat and either damaged or overheated.

Never drive on a tyre with a bulge. This indicates a broken belt or bead and your dicing with death.

Don't use tyres more than 10 years old.

Avoid using tyres more than 5 years old.

All tyres have date codes and a good tyre dealer will be able to interpret them.

Tyres should be stored in a cool dry place out of sun light.

Don't use grey import tyres designed for roads in other countries. The first belt is laid depending on the side of the road you drive on. So there are left hand drive and right hand drive tyres.

Good luck.

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Beerboy Custom Title Time!

1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#362170
and don't tell me you sell brand new tyres for a living ;-)

some very good points there actually, especially on the price of new tyres too I guess
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71