Many motorists 'driving on worn out tyres'

Date: 26/4/2012

Many motorists are putting their safety at risk by driving on worn out tyres.

TyreSafe warned that because many Brits are on a tight budget, they choose part-worn tyres when buying new products for their cars.

This can be very dangerous, as research conducted by the organisation revealed 98 per cent of those tested by an independent expert were being sold illegally.

Furthermore, a third were found to be damaged or non-compliant to a dangerous level.

Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, said: "Not only are drivers putting their own lives at risk, but they are also endangering their passengers - which in many cases may be their children - and other road users."

Maintaining adequate tyre pressure and looking after their wheels can be an easy way for motorists to reduce their fuel consumption when on the roads.

Posted by Sarah Bailey