Are part worn tyres legal to sell?
Yes, it’s completely within the law to sell a part-worn or second-hand tyre. You can even sell a tyre that has been previously punctured, as long as it’s been properly repaired.
Can you buy part worn tyres?
In the UK, buying or selling part-worn tyres is not illegal. If you are considering buying a set of used tyres, make sure the vendor is compliant with these laws – and remember, tyres that do not meet these minimum requirements could cause you to have a very serious accident.
How long should a part worn TYRE last?
For some guidance, a pair of front tyres on a front-wheel drive car should be able to cover at least 20,000 miles before they’ll need replacing, while the rear tyres should cover double that mileage.
Is it worth buying second hand tyres?
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.
What is wrong with part worn tyres?
Risks of buying part-worn tyres Part-worn tyres will have been removed when they’ve worn down to 3mm, which is the point where grip really starts to deteriorate. That means the tyres will be operating at reduced efficiency, making grip – particularly in the wet – more problematic.
Do Part worn tyres have to be stamped?
Part-worn tyres (except retreads) should have an ECE approval mark (for example, E11) and a speed and load capacity index (for example, 76 S) moulded into the sidewall at the time of manufacture. In addition, all types of part-worn tyres must be marked ‘PART-WORN’ in upper case letters at least 4 mm high.
Are Remoulds safe?
Remould tyres are made to high quality standards and are heavily tested and regulated by the ECE to ensure they are safe to drive. Retread tyres are never made from unsafe or unsound tyres, only those with worn treads.
Why do part-worn tyres come from Germany?
Germans take tyre safety much more seriously than us Brits, and rarely use tyres below 3-4mm of tread depth. If a typical German driver removes summer tyres with 3-4mm of tread left, he will scrap them and buy new ones in the spring. These scrap tyres then become part-worn tyres, ready for resale in the UK.
Why do part worn tyres come from Germany?
Are remould tyres legal?
All remoulded tyres that follow these standards should be marked with an “e”. It is now illegal to sell any retreaded tyres without the “e” mark on them. As long as you buy remoulded tyres that have gone through the relevant testing and have been marked with the obligatory “e”, there should be no danger in using them.
Are second hand tires safe?
We’re not saying used rubber is always better than new, but there’s no denying the cost savings potential here. It’s hard to ignore the money you can save for what are essentially the same tires. They are safe as long as they pass inspection and have enough tread left.
Are retreads any good?
A. Retreading is the process in which the casings of worn tires are reused and receive new tread. In spite of the bad reputation that tire retreads have, the federal government has found they are not more dangerous than regular tires.