I used to buy part worn tyres for my bangers when I was younger but I don't buy them now. I like my tyres (and anything safety related) to be in perfect condition. Also, I used to find when I drove with part-worn/older tyres I picked up a lot more punctures. I don't know if it was just coincidental but it seems that a deeper tread is less prone to picking up nails. These days I usually buy a new set of summer and winter tyres every 2 or 3 years, regardless of the remaining tread or mileage (the car only does about 5K per year).
I'm actually due to order some new summer tyres soon (probably Michelin Pilot Sport 4 this time). My current set (of 4 x Super Sports), which are presently in storage at a local garage, will be coming off. My old tyres usually just get disposed of but if anyone here wants a set of 4 part-worn tyres, you're welcome to collect them. Not sure what the tread depth is but they about 2-3 years old, probably less than 10,000 miles and no punctures/repairs (that I'm aware of).
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Mark
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2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl
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Cars Owned:
The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present)
(Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability)
The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present)
The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo
The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust
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