All You Should Know About Buying Part Worn Tyres

Part worn tyres are the tyres which have been removed from a vehicle and are resold. They may excite people when it comes to their low costs, but there’s more to the story, there are specific laws under which these tyres are sold.

While buying tyres, we have certain expectations in mind. Various characteristics are responsible for ensuring the safety of the driver.

Tyresafe, a safety body held a survey in 2017 and claimed that only four out of 67 tyres that they inspected met the legal requirements. Also, the National Tyre Distribution Association has stated that 97% of all part-worn tyres are sold illegally.

Now, such scenarios may put safety at stake. It is essential to keep some of the legal requirements in mind while buying part-worn tyres coventry.

The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994, part of the Consumer Protection Act has laid the following principal requirements necessary:

1. The structure of the tyre should never be compromised. It should be free from all types of large cuts, interior, and exterior bulges or lumps.

2. It should be ensured that the tyres have passed the inflation test before they are sold.

3. The original grooves of the tyre must be clearly visible, and they must have a depth of at least 2mm across the full breadth of the tread.

4. A relevant 'E' mark must be strictly mentioned in case the tyres have not been retreaded.

5. Part-worn tyres that have been retreaded must have the following:

BS AU 144B, 144C, 144D, or 144e markings on the sidewall.

To identify the original model and manufacturer, a permanent mark should be made on the tyres. The word ‘RETREAD’ must be clearly mentioned on the sidewalls and further markings as per the ECE rules.

An additional speed category symbol and load capacity marking should be present for tyres that are marked BS AU 144e.

The indication ‘PART WORN’ must also appear next to BS or ECE approval mark, or next to the word ‘RETREAD’.

Part Worn Tyres Coventry may sound like a good bargain, but they come with risks. To avoid dangerous situations, one must keep the legal requirements in mind. These tyres usually come from countries like Germany, where the tyres are changed as soon as they reach 3mm and are then shipped to the UK.

Risks of buying part-worn tyres

Since these tyres are removed when they reach 3mm, they can cause problems in extreme weather conditions. Their gripping power starts to deteriorate, and there are high chances that they may become problematic in wet terrains.

Getting a tyre that matches the pattern of your other tyres might also be a daunting task.

Cost of part worn tyres

A part-worn tyre can cost up to £20, depending on the size, brand and condition. These tyres can cost less, but a buyer should always check them according to the legal requirements set by the authorities.

While buying Part-Worn Tyres, buyers should be very careful. Coventry Tyres ensures the delivery of tested and certified part worn tyres, so your safety standards never become a second priority.