Are Part Worn Tyres Worth it?
Buying part-worn tyres may seem like a good way to save money, but it could turn out to be a false economy – or worse, the cause of an accident. The problem with part-worn tyres is that suppliers often don’t know where they came from. They could have been taken from a scrapyard, or off a car that has been in an accident, they may have been stored improperly and they might even have internal damage that you can’t see.
Tyres that have experienced the impact of an accident could have bumps on the inside that you are unaware of – stress points that can lead to spontaneous blow outs. Badly-stores tyres are quicker to perish, even if they seem sound. A part-worn tyre generally has only one-fifth of the lifespan of a new tyre, so no matter how cheap they are, buying part-worn will cost you more in the longterm. And more seriously, worn tyres can increase your stopping distance by up to two car lengths (on average, at 50mph in wet conditions).
All these factors add up, and you’re more than likely to find that your part-worn tyres won’t last very long, meaning you’ll have to change them more frequently, costing you even more money! Buying new tyres in the first place would have saved you some cash in the long run, as well as giving you peace of mind that your tyres are safe and in good condition.
There’s no reason why you need to spend the earth on new tyres, though. Buying online tyres from Grippy means you will save money on top-brand and premium tyres, as well as generic tyres. Plus, our technicians are highly skilled and experienced, and can help you with other, tyre-related issues such as wheel alignment or balancing. We can even send a mobile tyre fitting van to you, at home, work or wherever you may be, so there’s no need to come in to a garage or take time out from your schedule!