In this climate we are all trying to save a little extra cash here and there. Replacement tyres can be costly, especially depending on what suits your vehicle best. Safety is seems comes with a hefty price tag, so more and more drivers are opting to buy part worn tyres.
Four new tyres can cost anything up to £1,000, which is a hefty price tag for anyone. At estimated 4 million part-worn tyres are brought by motorists every year – and that’s a figure which is continuing to grow. On the surface it seems like motorists are getting a great deal and half the price. But the reality is much different.
Part-worn tyres are causing a stir in the black market, and despite being illegal, they aren’t selling in secret. For the general public, little is really known about tyre safety, and many consumers are sadly mistaken when purchasing replacement tyres.
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| Tyre size | Tread | Price | Cost per mm** | Price | Cost per mm** |
| 165/70 R14 | 3.84mm | £20.00 | £8.93 | £30.60 | £3.99 |
| 165/65 R14 | 5.17mm | £40.00 | £11.20 | £30.31 | £4.12 |
| 175/65 R14 | 4.90mm | £24.67 | £7.47 | £30.22 | £4.29 |
| 195/50 R15 | 5.17mm | £25.00 | £7.00 | £32.69 | £4.72 |
| 175/65 R15 | 4.25mm | £22.50 | £8.48 | £37.37 | £7.74 |
| 205/50 R16 | 3.95mm | £18.33 | £7.81 | £41.36 | £4.78 |
| 205/55 R16 | 4.00mm | £43.10 | £17.96 | £37.72 | £4.81 |
| 195/55 R15 | 5.42mm | £23.00 | £6.02 | £39.82 | £4.99 |
| 185/60 R14 | 5.17mm | £14.75 | £4.13 | £31.96 | £5.11 |
| 175/65 R16 | 4.50mm | £20.00 | £6.90 | £95.52 | £5.84 |
| 155/70 R13 | 5.06mm | £9.14 | £2.64 | £26.36 | £5.89 |
| 165/80 R13 | 5.00mm | £13.75 | £4.04 | £27.44 | £6.22 |
| 165/65 R13 | 4.50mm | £10.99 | £3.79 | £25.54 | £6.46 |
| 155/65 R14 | 4.84mm | £20.00 | £6.17 | £30.78 | £14.93 |