Tyres on 2nd hand tractor

[Whitepeak]

I think I know what the answer will be to this question already but I'll ask anyway.

I recently bought a second hand tractor from a reputable dealer who I've dealt with before. When I looked at the tractor before purchase I noticed that although the front tyres had plenty of tread left the side walls were beginning to perish. I thought I'd need to replace them soon but hoped I'd get a winter out of them. Anyway 2 weeks in and I've had 2 punctures in a couple of days. Turns out an inner tube had been put in to get the tractor sold (don't know if from the previous owner or dealer), and the tyres are perished on the inside and so have been pinching the inner tube.
I've put a new set on now. But I was just wondering whether I had any comebacks on this or whether to just take it on the chin? Thanks

 

[David.]

No chance. Hold your tongue, in case something major goes pop next week.

 

[Dave W]

Er.
You viewed the tractor and noted tyres were knackered.

 

[Wellytrack]

You probably could have tried retubing with a new heavy tube.

 

[Whitepeak]

Thanks, that's the answer I was expecting tbh. Just thought I'd double check

 

[Timbo]

I think I know what the answer will be to this question already but I'll ask anyway.

I recently bought a second hand tractor from a reputable dealer who I've dealt with before. When I looked at the tractor before purchase I noticed that although the front tyres had plenty of tread left the side walls were beginning to perish. I thought I'd need to replace them soon but hoped I'd get a winter out of them. Anyway 2 weeks in and I've had 2 punctures in a couple of days. Turns out an inner tube had been put in to get the tractor sold (don't know if from the previous owner or dealer), and the tyres are perished on the inside and so have been pinching the inner tube.
I've put a new set on now. But I was just wondering whether I had any comebacks on this or whether to just take it on the chin? Thanks

You're joking surely?

You didn't check nor highlight it to the dealer and negotiate accordingly. Tubed / tubeless valve cores are easy to spot.

 

[Wesley]

The dealer might have given you a good deal on some part worns or possibly chucked in some very worns if they had any about. But seeing as you’ve put on a new set forget about it & move on. The condition of the tyres would’ve been reflected in the price anyway.

 

[nick...]

Sold as seen.end of.you have just been unlucky
Nick...

 

[Mur Huwcun]

You probably could have tried retubing with a new heavy tube.

Or pump them up hard!! Not ideal but 30psi will stop a lot of flexing in the tyre sidewall and make the tubes last a lot longer if say you need a few more years out of a set on a yard tractor

 

[Nearly]

You're joking surely?

You didn't check nor highlight it to the dealer and negotiate accordingly. Tubed / tubeless valve cores are easy to spot.

easier to spot when they're shiny.
Take your xray specs next time?

 

[DrDunc]

I think I know what the answer will be to this question already but I'll ask anyway.

I recently bought a second hand tractor from a reputable dealer who I've dealt with before. When I looked at the tractor before purchase I noticed that although the front tyres had plenty of tread left the side walls were beginning to perish. I thought I'd need to replace them soon but hoped I'd get a winter out of them. Anyway 2 weeks in and I've had 2 punctures in a couple of days. Turns out an inner tube had been put in to get the tractor sold (don't know if from the previous owner or dealer), and the tyres are perished on the inside and so have been pinching the inner tube.
I've put a new set on now. But I was just wondering whether I had any comebacks on this or whether to just take it on the chin? Thanks

Comeback?

On the tyres???

 

[David.]

Only thing you get comeback with is Guinea Fowl.

 

[Drillman]

We only ever buy used things with engines fitted. I expect to have to put at least one set of tyres on each one in our tenure of ownership. 28 year old telehandler bought last year arrived on obviously knackered tyres and the big tractor just had a pair of fronts fitted after 18 months of ownership.

Between them it’s best part of £3 grand I won’t see again but a lot cheaper than payments on shiny paint.