"Should you go for part-worn tyres?"
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[ "Is it safe to buy part-worn tyres? Exploring the pros and cons and whether you should buy themAll car owners must have asked themselves this question at least once in their lifetime- "Should I buy part-worn tyres?" It is no surprise that many car owners gasp at the price tag of new tyre packs. Many people consider buying used tyres instead of going for brand new ones, especially car owners living in countries with extreme weather conditions. Tyres tend to wear out much faster in extreme weather conditions.Tyres that have already been used by someone else are called part-worn tyres. If you are someone living in Newport, you may wonder what the laws in the UK say about the trading of tyres. Don't worry, buying and selling part-worn tyres in the UK is not illegal. Moreover, sellers are bound by law to follow a set of strong rules before selling part-worn tyres to you. For instance, they should be in robust and usable condition. This means that no physical damages like bulges and large cuts should be present in the tread and the sidewalls. Also, the words 'Part-worn' have to be moulded on the sidewalls of the tyre in uppercase letters and at least 4mm in height. Make sure to check for these conditions and whether they are met. Compromising on the quality of part-worn tyres could cause serious accidents that can potentially result in loss of life. So make sure to research the vendors for saving not only your money but your life as well.We explore the pros and cons of buying part-worn tyres below:Pro: The biggest reason you should go for part-worn tyres is that you save a ton on costs. Used tyres can be bought for half the price of brand new ones. Moreover, if you choose to go for a set of high-quality part-worn tyres from a well-known and well-respected brand, it will cost you the same amount of money as buying a brand new set of budget tyres from a manufacturer that is not well known. Highly reputable companies tend to deliver quality products. They have a larger customer base to cater to and any compromise in quality can result in a huge loss of sales. This might ultimately drown the company in losses3Con: The biggest and most logical disadvantage of owning part-worn tyres is the compromise on safety. One of the reasons why someone might be selling off their set of tyres is because they do not consider the tyres to be safe or because they have used the tyres to such an extent that they might no longer be able to tread on the roads without risking an accident. You should ask yourself whether such a pair of tyres would be safe for you if they are no longer deemed safe by their previous owners. According to a survey by TyreSafe; up to 98% of used tyres in the UK were not found to comply with the regulations and 34% of them were found to be potentially dangerous. Now that is a huge number and the question you should consider asking yourself is whether a compromise on your life is worth saving up some money. Another thing to note is that brand new tyres will not have this risk and will be completely unusedPart-worn tyres would not last as much as brand new tyres, especially in summers because of the hot tar on roads. You will have to replace them sooner than you think. Another set of tyres would last much longer. This brings us to our last question.Should you consider buying part-worn tyres?If part-worn tyres meet the regulations set for them, there would be no reason to worry. However, it can clearly be seen from the figures of the survey conducted by TyreSafe that they do not meet these requirements and there is no guarantee on your safety. As automobile experts suggest; you should never compromise on the cost of the maintenance of the engine and the tyres of a car. As one keeps the internal health of a car in-check and the other determines your safety as it is the only part of a car making contact with the roadThe consensus would be to prioritize your and your family's safety and be responsible in terms of owning a car. Going for used tyres generally means incurring more cost in terms of maintenance while compromising your safety. The best decision would be to avoid part-worn tyres completely and going for brand new, unused tyres." ]