Press Coverage About Part Worn Tyres
This collection of news articles and press coverage highlights the significant dangers and illegal practices associated with part-worn (second-hand) tyres.
Spanning from 2017 to the present, the reports from various outlets, including The Telegraph, The Sun, and the BBC, consistently warn motorists about the risks.
Investigations by trading standards and road safety partnerships have repeatedly found that many part-worn tyres are decades old, have serious defects, and fail to meet legal requirements.
The coverage emphasises that despite the initial lower cost, these tyres are a false economy and could pose a direct threat to safety.
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Second-hand tyres up to 23 years old putting lives at risk on Britain’s roads, trading standards warn
Lives are at risk as drivers are opting for dangerous second-hand tyres unaware they are up to 23 years-old and have serious defects
The Telegraph – 21st January 2017
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Why buying cheap part-worn tyres WON’T save you money – and could even be putting your LIFE at risk
Four million British drivers are expected to buy used tyres in the next year in a bid to cut costs
The Sun – 28th June 2017
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‘Dangerous’ part-worn tyres being sold
“Dangerous” second-hand car tyres are being sold illegally at garages in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire, a BBC Scotland investigation has found.
BBC – 2nd May 2018
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Nearly all part-worn tyre retailers sell illegal and dangerous rubber to drivers, shocking new probe reveals
Of 129 tyres inspected by the research team, 75% were deemed unsafe
This is Money – 26th December 2018
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Used car WARNING – Shock reason you should never buy secondhand car tyres
MOTORISTS are being warned about the dangers of buying used car tyres and how they are putting themselves and other road users at risk of danger on the roads.
Express – 2nd April 2019
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Part-worn tyres: are they safe and should I buy them?
Drivers have been warned that part-worn car tyres “are not worth the risk” as hidden issues could make them dangerous – especially as the weather turns colder.
Autocar – 19th December 2023
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Dangerous second-hand tyre trade needs much tougher regulation
Auto Express wants the government to consider action on two fronts regarding part-worn tyres
Auto Express – 7th May 2025
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Part-worn tyres investigation found none met legal requirements
A multi-agency day of action by a road safety partnership found that none of the part-worn tyres inspected at a series of garages across Preston met legal requirements.
Lancashire County Council – 17th June 2025
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Safety issues raised at part-worn tyre shops in Norfolk
A warning has been issued after inspections at tyre shops revealed alarming safety concerns.
Norwich Evening News – 7th August 2025
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