Selling Car with one mismatched tyre

[largespiced]

Hi.

I am selling my Octavia VRS, that did have 4 matching tyres. I come to MOT it before sale and noticed one tyre is badly worn on one edge and needs replacement. I can get a part worn/cheaper new tyre than the 3 that are currently on it but would be a random make.

Would it put you off if you come to view with one mismatched tyre? Rest of the history is complete and the cars in good shape.

[SantaBarbara]

Yes

[justinio]

Yes it would put me off. If the previous owner had penny pinched on one tyre, what else isnt he telling me.

[a]

It would make me think that I need to spend £xxx on two new tyres. It wouldn't necessarily put me off, but I'd be more careful not to pay over the odds.

[MorganP104]

It depends what end of the market your Octavia is at.

If you're flogging an early vRS for £1,500, the fact it has any tyres at all will be a distinct bonus, never mind the brand!

On the other hand, if your car is a mint condition, low mileage, 4 year old vehicle, then a mismatched tyre would be a definite buyer turn-off.

[largespiced]

Low end the market really, 2007 with 101k on the clock.

[OverSteery]

Most driver will just about notice a tyre missing.
I would guess less than 5% will spot a mis-match tyre. Only some of them will walk away as a result.

[Jonno02]

If it's a decent brand tyre, absolutely not.

[SpeckledJim]

90% won't notice.

Of the 10% who notice, 90% won't care.

Only PH tyre-fetishists who won't get in a taxi without reading a CV for each wheel will care. Save the £40 and put a Landsail on it, spend the £40 on a ridiculous and disgusting takeaway.

[largespiced]

I went for a Bridgestone part worn with 6mm tread remaining. Still a decent brand and I do not think any one will really notice/care.

[Ursicles]

I would have said go for a part worn, and if someone comes to buy it and spots it, give them £50 off towards a new tyre.