Saving money and energy - should you buy recycled tyres?

Is it safe to get second-hand tyres fitted on your car? How to retailers acquire old tyres, and do they have to follow any safety regulations? Will part-worn tyres pass an MOT? Are there any alternative ways to save money on tyres without the safety concerns? Find out in this article from MotorSearch: Is it safe to buy part-worn tyres?

Part-worn tyres are tyres that have been removed from another car and re-sold. If your tyres aren’t brand new, then they are part-worn. They could have been recovered from write-offs or scrapped cars, or simply from people who like to replace their tyres early. It is perfectly legal to put used tyres on your car in the UK. And let’s be honest, if you’ve ever bought a second-hand car and kept the existing tyres on it, you’ve technically driven on part-worn tyres. Many budget-conscious drivers choose to buy part-worn tyres rather than paying for expensive brand new ones. It’s estimated that 5.5 million used tyres are sold in the UK every year, according to industry body TyreSafe. Continue reading...