Part worn tyres offer serious savings when they are done properly. Every second-hand tyre we sell at our Walsall depot is inspected inside and out, pressure tested to rule out slow leaks, and measured for tread depth before it goes anywhere near your car. Anything that would not pass our checks gets scrapped - simple as that.
We will always tell you honestly whether a part worn tyre is the right choice. For high-mileage drivers a new budget tyre often works out better value per mile - and we will show you the maths rather than push you towards the pricier option.
Based in central Walsall, Marlows Tyre and Valeting looks after drivers across the Black Country. Choose your area to see local availability, or visit us at the depot - most jobs are finished within the hour.
An unsafe part worn can come from anywhere, so our rule is simple: if we would not fit it to a family car, we do not sell it. Each tyre is checked for cuts, bulges and repairs, pressure-tested to rule out slow leaks, and measured with a tread-depth gauge across the full width. Only the tyres that pass every check reach the rack - the rest are scrapped.
Part worns shine when you need a quick, safe fix before an MOT, a low-cost tyre for a short lease return, or a stopgap while you plan a new set. If you rack up high weekly mileage, the honest maths usually points to a new budget tyre instead - and we will say so rather than take your money.
Yes - part worn tyres are legal provided they meet UK regulations: no cuts or bulges, at least 1.6mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre, and correctly inflated without defects. Ours go further, with internal inspection included.
It depends on the starting tread. A tyre supplied with 6mm could comfortably deliver thousands of miles of motoring, and we mark the measured tread on every tyre we sell.
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