I have been told that tyres are removed from cars when they are imported from Japan. I was also told that these are being sold for approx. $90 each. If the above is the case, how come tyres that are not suitable for imported cars can then be sold to put on cars in NZ?
buyit59,
Aug 23, 10:25am
You have been told wrong . As long as tire is warrantable it can stay on car .
slarty45,
Aug 23, 11:14am
Was the person who told you trying to relieve you of $`s & were the tyres snow tyres
kazbanz,
Aug 23, 11:19am
REALLY ? The only reason to take tyres off a car is if they are non compliant. the only possible way a non compliant tyre would sell for $90 is if brand new tyres are over $200 each.--and the tyre is in good nick. What was the person who told you this trying to sell you?
desmodave,
Aug 23, 11:21am
2nd you have been told wrong . People can sell whatever they like as long as there is a sucker wanting it .You come across tyre's on here with the add saying plenty of tread , sidewalls have some cracking . Who would knowingly fit a Tyre that has damage .
the-lada-dude,
Aug 23, 11:27am
Burt
kerryalan,
Aug 23, 11:34am
Thank you for your replies. Tyre has been offered to a friend for $90 with the above story.
tamarillo,
Aug 23, 12:02pm
Suggest they've just got story wrong. used tyres come off cars in Japan that are to be scrapped and exporters here loose. Note that many jap imports are sold with winter tyres that are not suitable for normal NZ road use, but are legal. Make sure your friend doesn't buy one as become available when dealer or buyers remove them.
desmodave,
Aug 23, 12:31pm
Only if it was free like , otherwise make his own .
sw20,
Aug 23, 12:39pm
Are they snow tyres?
kazbanz,
Aug 24, 5:38am
I'd love to know what size tyre it is.--You sure it aint tyre and alloy rim
sandypheet,
Aug 24, 3:07pm
Rotorua tyre shops.
ianab,
Aug 24, 4:00pm
Used tyres are imported for sure. Could be a good deal (or not)
Tyres could be removed from a new import if they weren't a matching set? The tyres are actually OK, but if they turn up with a mismatched set they don't pass a warrant and need a couple of new ones. So there are 2 OK tyres, with 90% tread left on them. Well if it's a $250 SUV tyre, then you might pay $90 for them.
supernova2,
Oct 16, 3:51pm
That's 'cause they know that some Rotorua WOF inspectors will pass them. LOL
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