Some part-worn tyres come from Germany where the minimum legal tread depth is 3mm. In the UK it is only 1. This means that much of the legal tread might have been worn already. At first glance they might seem like good value for money, but tyres often wear out their tread more quickly once they are half-worn.
A brand new tyre might have 8mm of tread, so will last much longer and offer better value for money in the long-term. In the event of an accident, insurance companies may not cover your vehicle if it is fitted with part-worn tyres. Many part-worn tyres are sold illegally, as they do not conform to the relevant tyre testing, inspection and marking laws. If someone has removed a set of tyres from their car, it is likely because they do not consider them to be safe.
Are they good enough for you? Scrimping on the one piece of car that makes contact with the road by fitting part worn tyres to your vehicle is, in our opinion, not worth the risk. We stock a wide range of tyres from budget brands to premium suppliers. Visit your local branch and ask us for a completely free, no-obligation visual tyre safety check. Although they cost a little more they actually work out less expensive per mm of tread.
They could have cuts, sidewall damage, bulges or even be simply too old to be deemed safe. Part-worn tyres are not your only option if you are looking to save money on a new set of tyres. These new budget tyres have mm of useable tread and so are much better value than fitting a used or second hand tyre which may only have mm of tread.
Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle which comes into contact with the road surface. Please think twice about saving money by buying second hand tyres. For example, they must be clearly labelled as part-worn, have a certain tread depth and be in good condition. Despite these regulations being in place, not all companies selling part-worn tyres adhere to the law.
Of outlets that were tested, just 13 met the requirements. Check the tread depth yourself, on all the tyres at all points around the circumference of the tyres. The tyres should be clearly labelled as part-worn - this should be permanently marked on their sidewalls in upper case letters.
There are some advantages to buying part-worn tyres. They are cheaper than new tyres, which means that some motorists may be able to afford higher quality, better brand products than they would normally. Many are also imported from Germany, where the minimum legal tread depth is greater than in the UK. This means that these tyres may have more wear left in them. Start by asking yourself - why have the tyres been removed from the previous vehicle? It could be that the driver no longer considered them safe, or they could have been in an accident where they are likely to have sustained damage.
The tyres may not meet minimum standards, or they could even be dangerous. Tread depth is what gives your tyres traction and grip on the road, giving you more control especially in wet or harsh weather conditions.
An overly worn tyre is an accident waiting to happen. Is it worth the risk? This is another very important question to ask yourself when searching for replacement tyres.
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