The Danger Of Part Worn Tyres
We have spoken here previously about how dangerous part worn tyres can be – in particular because they are frequently illegal when they are sold to you. However, hearing stories such as the recent one uncovered by TyreSafe about the driver who ended up being partially paralysed really bring home the reality of the risk you take when you buy part worn tyres.
A driver from Tyne and Wear had recently purchased four part worn tyres for his car when the car lost grip while he was driving in sub-zero temperatures. He lost control of the vehicle, ending up in a ditch, and is now permanently paralysed from the top of his chest down. His four passengers amazingly escaped with no injuries.
Despite only being fitted to the car for a couple of months, two of his tyres had an illegal tread depth, which the police decided were a major contributory factor in the accident. If you are looking to save money, shop around for good quality new car tyres, or use a mobile tyre fitting service like Grippy who have low overheads and can charge you less per tyre, don’t take the risk of driving on part worn tyres. It’s really not worth it.