The dangers of buying part-worn tyres

As further evidence emerges that motorists are delaying the replacement of worn or defective tyres, drivers who are looking to save money may be tempted to purchase part-worn or second-hand tyres. However, according to mytyres.co.uk – part of Europe’s largest online tyre retailing group – this may not only prove to be a false economy, but a potentially dangerous decision – some of these tyres have internal casing damage or other problems not visible to the eye that could result in a sudden deflation.

Whilst it is difficult to establish the number of part-worn tyres on sale in the UK, research suggests that the number of tyre retailers looking to supply this type of tyre because of the current economic climate is increasing. Legislation is in place in the UK to protect motorists from dangerous part-worn tyres – they must be thoroughly examined by the retailer and have a minimum of 2mm of tread – however, it is increasingly the case that they offer very bad value for money and according to Trading Standards checks, upwards of 30% may have dangerous and unseen faults.

Mytyres.co.uk says that there has never been a better time to buy new car tyres with competition keener than ever and the web-based retailer offering one of the widest varieties of car tyres at highly competitive prices. An added incentive from the on-line retailer is their celebration of eight years in business this month, with anyone ordering tyres up to the 25th November receiving an additional 8% discount. Consequently motorists do not have to take the risk of buying part-worn tyres which may put themselves and other road users at a safety risk.