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[divvxj]

Hi , has any one on eer bought a used tyre and or second hand tyre on there bike , the reason i am asking is , i need a cheep front tyre for the front to get it through the mot and then hopefully sell it, any thoughts please jot them down , thanks

[fixitsan]

I bought one off ebay.......  dodgy enough except the company who sells them in the Republic of Ireland x-rays them as part of their inspection.

 It was too long ago for me to find them in my ebay listings.

 

I think I've got an 18" front wheel with a legal tyre if you want to do a straight swap ?  Or I could take the tyre off, at least you know it's safe

Edited by fixitsan, 29 June 2018 - 07:16 pm.

[divvxj]

Dont have the tools to take off front wheel so tyre off would be handy , so how much for it and post to Brechin, cheers

[fixitsan]

Dont have the tools to take off front wheel so tyre off would be handy , so how much for it and post to Brechin, cheers

 

 

Let me check tomorrow that it is still ok, it's in the empire of dirt which requires some careful space shifting to find

[Davetee]

I have a front tyre you can have I will check the tread depth and let you know I think it has 1.8 to 2mm of tread on it .

[fixitsan]

Sorry for the delay.... I've dug out the wheel and the tyre is legal as far as tread depth goes, but then I noticed the bulges. This is how the tyre was for an MOT and passed. It's a Dunlop Roadsmart 2 I think. The bulges couldn't be felt when riding, which I found odd.

 

If you're not already sorted out let me know   ...Tyre pic is here, showing bulges... https://www.flickr.c...eposted-public/

[divvxj]

Sorry for the delay.... I've dug out the wheel and the tyre is legal as far as tread depth goes, but then I noticed the bulges. This is how the tyre was for an MOT and passed. It's a Dunlop Roadsmart 2 I think. The bulges couldn't be felt when riding, which I found odd.

 

If you're not already sorted out let me know   ...Tyre pic is here, showing bulges... https://www.flickr.c...eposted-public/

 

Thanks for the pic , I am still interested , soo how much ferrit 

[fixitsan]

 

Thanks for the pic , I am still interested , soo how much ferrit 

 

 

You're welcome tuit, I would say it's borderline to a very thorough MOT tester, but any reasonable man might just make it an advisory item at worst.

 

I'll look at some postage quotes, I've never sent a tyre before......if you or anyone else knows the cheapest way please let me know. Send me your postcode via PM and I have something to work with

 

I've tried breaking the bead tonight but it's going to be tough, I've got a 20 stone mate coming around tomorrow, a combined 37 stone ought to do the job but if not the local bike shop will break it off for me probably

[Bjørge]

A simple method: https://youtu.be/Qaom3dHtVNU

Edited by Bjørge, 05 July 2018 - 06:56 am.

[fixitsan]

I don't have the required long lever but could utilise the trolley jack. thanks

[fixitsan]

I just found a new use for my powerful valve spring compressor, breaks the bead in no time !

[dapleb]

Just get a new tyre! I know they are an expense but it just isn't worth the risk.

[Davetee]

I have a dunlop D207 2mm of tread postage about £10

[divvxj]

I have a dunlop D207 2mm of tread postage about £10

 

Thanks for the offer , but I got one nearer to me , passed the mot today , very happy chappy

[fixitsan]

 

Thanks for the offer , but I got one nearer to me , passed the mot today , very happy chappy

 

 

Great ! Happy Harleying

[divvxj]

 

 

Great ! Happy Harleying

 

Cheers, all happy now, went for a wee spin , able to throw it into corners with no worries, thanks again