Winter Tyres

[guest4380]

Hi

Hoping to have my 1st Mk2 Jazz manual by christmas.

Then try to get a full set of winter wheels (tyres + rims).

Any advice on which used wheels to fit a Jazz (either with 15/16")?
Alloys or steel?
Spec of wheel rims (pcd, offset etc)?

Or just get tyres?

Cheers all!

[guest1844]

See http://www.mytyres.co.uk/Complete_wheels.html. Select by car make/model.

I bought a set from here 3 years ago. Recommended.

[guest4380]

Thanks Bazzer!

Thats a great website!

A lot of money still!

Wonder if anyone bought any used ones?

[olduser1]

Mytyres are a quality company - delivery within a week from Germany - I have used for several vehicles
Go for the complete steel wheel & new tyre option -  you can always sell on in the future.
With regard to used tyres every second hand vehicle bought has used tyres - its all about the condition the misuse or otherwise by the owner. If buying from E bay take care, better to ask you local tyre dealer  to source a set of tyres for you - inspect well before fitting.

[guest4324]

I have 175/65 R15 tyres on steel wheels. Wheel dimension is 5.5J x 15, hole spacing is 4 x 100, centre hole is 56mm. Here in Switzerland it's recommended the tyres are not older than 6 years and profile not less than 4 mm.
If buying used the owner should be able to provide these details, the age is written on the tyre wall with a DOT number which shows week and year of production E.g. 3812. I have Semperit speed grip 2 tyres and would recommend not going for the cheapest make as they can have a bad performance.
The original mini one wheels should also fit and make sure the wheels are balanced as well.
Basically don't try to save money at the cost of safety!

[guest4380]

Cheers both!

Just that every pennies count!
And i have bought used tyres before -
But only branded ones like bridgestone / continental.

Will see if i have any money left after buying the Jazz.

Still unsure if a 2009 EX at 6-7k
Or 2014 SI at 11k ...

[guest4012]

Also rate mytyres! How much would you save buying used tyres?

[guest4380]

Also rate mytyres! How much would you save buying used tyres?

My experience about the same!
Mostly due to budget and when I suddenly decide to sell.

User three change more times.
But cost of more tyre changes abt the same to new three over the life of it.

But a good option when money is tight at the time!

Though I have never bought winter three before (new or used)!