Off Topic Spare old car tyres

Does anyone know where I can pick up 3 or 4 old car tyres for nowt? They don't have to be roadworthy or be in good condition as I want to use a few in me garden as planters.

 

I got some from a local scrappie, have you tried that?

 

Just pop into any Tyremen branch.

They used to sponsor City, not sure if they still do.

Which is irrelevant, I know, but I thought I'd share it with you anyway.

 

Would have thought any garage Walt as they have to pay to dispose of them.

 

Cheers thanks I'll try both of those.

 

You would think so but I've rang a few and they weren't interested.

 

Tread carefully Walt.

 

Maybe it is like household rubbish they can only get rid to registered outlets.

 

Walter I've got a tyre bay/shop come and fill your boots

 

Get a grip man.

 

Sweeeeet I'll pm you tah

 

Growing things in old tyres? If you water them regularly hopefully they'll grow well and it will be a Goodyear

 

Old spare tyres? Paging #Chazz Rheinhold.

 

Won't it just look like a tyre with plants growing out of it?

I'm interested because the ****s we bought this house off left one in the garden. It's hidden down the back of the fence at the mo...

 

Come on be honest, you're going to do some speed cameras aren't you?

On a serious note don't plant vegetables or anything you plan eating in old car tyres! Full of chemicals that the veg absorbs!

 

re GLP's post above, have a read of this.
https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/permaculture/articles/218-growtyres

 

I'm not sure how it'll look but I'll give it a whirl. I'll let you know the results. **** sake just realised how "big vern" this thread is.

 

I'd go for railway sleepers myself, a bit more effort but they look miles better in my opinion.

 

Oddly enough when an old tyre is complete it is a dangerous thing, but when shredded the rubber bits can be used in 3G pitches.

 

I know, I bring half a 3G pitch home with me every Wednesday night. The Mrs goes mental