Cheap Car Tyres

Your Guide To Finding Cheap Car Tyres

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I hope you will all be glad to know that I have been working hard the past few weeks on this post (yes, i work really slow!).  I have spent the time creating what I hope will be a great resource for people looking to buy both part worn tyres and cheap car tyres yet dont know where to start looking.

I hope my work was not in vein and that you get a lot of good advice from this.  It is rather large and may require a good few minutes of your time.  Please enjoy my very own …

Ultimate Guide to Buying Cheap Car Tyres

Everyone knows that tyres are an integral part of a car along with the engine, brand and appearance and as such, as a budgetary measure, many automobile owners are turning to buying discounted, part worn or cheap tyres in the U.K.

There are many tyres to choose from, and the type of tyres you buy, whether they are discounted, part worn or just plain cheap should be determined by the vehicle you drive, the way you drive it, and how and where you intend on using it.

Standard Cheap Tyres

The standard cheap tyre can be used in all seasons on wet or dry surfaces.  It is a reliable tyre safe for wet or dry road conditions.  The tread usually has a block pattern, and will provide a good grip on wet roads.  The tyres are rubber making them stronger and longer lasting.

Cheap Part Worn Tyres

Tyres that are used are known as part worn tyres or second hand tyres.  Most are imported from Europe or Germany, both having a tremendous part worn tyres industrial sector.  The most common issues with part worn tyres is some are sold with less than the recommended 50% less tread compared to new tyres.  They usually have a few thousand kilometres wear as well.

But in most cases, part worn tyres are fine and worthy of road travel, making them a safe economical purchase for many vehicle owners looking to save money but stay safe on the road at the same time.

Are Part Worn Tyres Legal?

Because these tyres are sold as second hand, the prices are much lower than purchasing new tyres.  This is what makes them a popular choice among drivers who want budget tyres that will keep their cars legally running on roads.

The only legalities that sellers of worn tyres must abide are issued by the Trading Standards officers and include regulations like; buyers must known they are purchasing these types of tyres before they make a purchase.

A smart buyer of part worn tyres will check to see that there are no bulging or bumpy areas on the tyres, and will ask to have the tyres inflated before having them fitted on their automobile.  If the part worn tyres appear old and worn, it is not advisable to purchase them.

These tyres can be legally sold as long as they do not contain deep cuts more than 25 millimetres long that could eventually break into the cord or ply of the tyre.  The ply or cord cannot be exposed internally or externally.  They can’t contain any lumps, tears or bulges, and can’t have any non- repaired penetrative damage.

The tyres must also be officially marked with design and type markings, display ‘PART WORN’ in small capital letters, (4 cm) and must be internally inspected if sold on the rim.  Buyers can have peace of mind when purchasing part worn tyres, however, because most of these discount tyres are thoroughly checked before they can be legally sold.

In addition, the grooves of the original tread pattern of the tyre must be at least 2mm deep across the full breadth of the tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.  Most U.K tyre sales companies who sell discounted, part worn tyres are usually very compliant with all safety issues.

Part Worn Retreaded Tyres

Interested buyers can also purchase part worn retreated tyres, but these tyres must have proper markings on the wall’s side – Bs AU 144b, 144c, 144d or 144c or have the approval mark from the ECE; or a mark, which identifies original model and manufacturer.  ‘RETREAD’ must also be affixed to the sidewall at least 4cm in height, as well as other markings in compliance with ECE rules.

‘PART WORN’ has to appear next to the BS or ECE approval or by the ‘RETREAD’ marking.  Speed category and load capacity should have markings on the tyres as well.  These tyres must have all the above requirements whether they are intended to be fitted to the rim or not.

Discount tyres are available from many places, and many stores offer great deals on them.  If you make the decision to buy cheap tires, make sure they meet your vehicles requirement for tyres.

You need to know the speed index of the tyres as well as the load rating.  These factors shouldn’t be any lower than the discounted tyres that came with your vehicle.

Other Types Of Tyre You Should Be Aware Of

Summer Tyres

Summer tyres, also called performance tyres, are for dry roads.  Drivers who like speed prefer these tyres, because they are made of a softer rubber compound and offer superior grip.  It should be noted that summer tyres do not perform well on wet roads because of their soft consistency.

Winter Tyres

For snow and ice, many chose discounted winter tyres that have small metal studs embedded on the tread.  These tyres grip the road in ice and snow conditions.  They should never be used in normal road driving condition because of the studs.

A word of warning, DON’T mix your tyres!  Keep in mind that cheap tyres should not be mixed, meaning they should ideally be sold as sets, using the same style and brand on a car.

Production cars do not use cross-ply or bias-belted tyres generally speaking and these tyres are not commonly available in the U.K.  If there is a mix in tyres on your vehicle, the radial tyres have to be mounted on the rear axle and cross-ply tyres on the front of your vehicle.

Doing this will create ‘under steer’; If the opposite is done it will create ‘over steering’.  Over steer means the vehicle will turn more tightly than it is steered and under steer means a vehicle turns as it is steered at less of an angle.  Over steer is considered the easier of the two to control.

Where To Buy Cheap Car Tyres

You can buy cheap tyres just about anywhere and get great deals on them.  Many folks are going on the Internet to see who selling them and are finding some pretty great deals, because online stores sell globally and usually buy tyres in bulk, passing savings on to their customers.  Online discount tyre stores have no little overhead because they don’t need as many employees to keep the shop running and pay less rent or power charges.  Online prices are generally a lot cheaper than local shops selling discounted tyres.

EBay

There are many offerings for discounted, part worn tyres on eBay.  If you’re interested in scanning through the eBay listings, then there are interesting articles you should read first found on EBay’s own site.

You can find some decent resources on how you go about purchasing U.K discounted, cheap and part worn tyres.

It is estimated that one in eight tyre buyers have checked eBay for purchases.  It is important to speak with someone you are buying cheap tyres from on eBay to make sure they are roadworthy and comply with the legal demands of selling such tyres.  Request detailed photos of the tyres you are considering purchasing to make sure they are in good condition and have the required ‘E’ markings, as required by the U.K.  legislators.

Black Circles

Black Circles is a retailer in the U.K.  Offering fully fitted discounted tyres through online orders or through the company call centres.  Many consider Blackcircles.com the leader in the U.K in independent online tyre sales.  The company gives step by step instructions on how to purchase their tyres online and offer fantastic discounts on major brands like Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental, Pirelli, Toyo, Yokohama and more.

KwikFit

KwikFit offer general information online about what to look for in tyre brands, tyre tread and patterns and performance.  They will give you the law requirements regarding what types of discounted tyres are best for your vehicle.

Kwikfree Fit are experts when it comes to tyres and are open seven days a week.  Appointments can also be booked online.  Their line of tyres include over 600,000 products from Firestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Dunlop and more.  In addition to online services, Kwik Fit has over 570 Centres to serve customers.

Tyreworld

Tyreworld, Birmingham, Midlands, UK., most likely U.K.’s largest importer of quality part worn tyres, supplies and fits all makes and sizes of discounted tyres at competitive prices.  Tyreworld has thee depots in Birmingham at City Centre and High Gate, North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield at Erdington, and City Centre and Est on Dudley Road, Winson Green.  They also offer online sales.

Tyreworld offers ‘buy in bulk’ over the Internet and has supported the U.K.  tyre trade for more than 20 years.  For bulk order a minimum order of 160 tyres or 450 mixex tyres and deliver is free in the U.K.  Tyreworld’ part worn tyres all have a minimum of 4mm treat and the prices started as low as £10, with less than five months of summer usage.  Some of their contact numbers are:

Jet Tyres

Jet Tyres, LTD.  has extensive stocks and Nationwide fitting stations, and offers part worn tyres at low prices.  Jet Tyres offers incredible deals to people feeling the credit crunch and has all sizes of part worn tyres as low at £55.00 a pair, delivered directly to you.

Jet Tyres also has part worn tyres by mail order.  To purchase or make an inquiry, visit their website.  Mail order budget clearance sales can be found by calling the same number.

Michelin

Michelin has U.K.  locations in Ballymena, Dundee, Stoke-on-Trent and Watford.  Their website offers a guide that gives U.K.tyre buyers all the information they need to buy the right tyres for the kinds of conditions your vehicle endures.  For more information on Michelin products, simply do a search and visit their site.

Ctyres

Call Ctyres for cheap tyres anywhere in the U.K.  Ctyres offers an incredible range of brand tyres in all sizes for cars, vans and 4X4s.  There tyres are in stock and ready to be delivered to your door.  Ctyres carried high performance tyres like Michelin, Pirelli, Toyo, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Continental, Nankang, Cumo, Falken, Nexen and Wanli with H,V and Z speeds up to 20 inches in diameter.  Their website include a ‘tyre test section,’ where you can get help and advice on what cheap tyres are best for the vehicle you drive.

Ctyres offers tyres with discounts up to 40% off highest retailer’s prices with no hidden extra and usually deliver the next day.

Their online services offer 24 hour a day service seven days a week.  Their prices are cheap because they buy in bulk and container roads.  They also offer special deals on sets of cheap tyres that are leftovers from previous stocks, and these tyres, believe it or not, are sold at cost! Ctyres has partnered with car tyre fitters all over the U.K.  and can offer cheap fitted tyres to online buyers from all over the world.

Merityre

Looking for the lowest prices on tyres? Merithttp://www.merityre.co.uk/ will give you instant tyre quotes online or you can contact your nearest Merityre centre to see how much you can save on Merit Tyres.

Merit’s locations are far too many to list all but include Abingdon, Andover, Bagshot, Bookham, Certsey, Farnham, Hazlemere, Kingston, Little Chalfont, Marlow, Wandsworth, Thame and more.  Check your local phone directory for more listings.

Merityre is an member of the National Tyre Distributors association and a leader in the independent field of U.K.  tyre dealers.  They offer a wide range of brand tyres and discounted tyres for all types of vehicles including cars, vans, motorcycles, heavy equipment and trucks.  Merit tyres are fully fitted or available by mail order and include Dunlop, Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Avon and Pirelli, as well as a full section of discounted tyres.

U.K.  tyre buyers choose to shop Merityre because they offer the lowest prices, have a staff that is highly trained delivering quality service and have thousands of tyres in stock.

Darnall Central Garage, LTD.

Darnall Central Garage, LTD.  has its shop in Sheffield and offers part worn tyres and cheap car tyres, Goodyear and Dunlop car tyres fare also offered.  Their services include tyre fitting, tyre repairs and tyres for motorcycles.  They also sell automobiles.  For information about Darnall Central Garage’s services or about cheap tyres their website is very accommodating and will answer any questions you have.

The Tread Shop

The Tread Shop is a supplier of top branded, part worn tyres to UK dealers.  They sell Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Continental car tyres and hand select each tire sourced within Europe.  The tread depths of their part worn tyres are from 4mm to 8mm.  The Tread Shop has a warehouse located in Chichester, West Sussex, offering over 4000 square feet of tyres for cars, taxis and vans, as well as for the high end market.

The Tread Shop offers delivery service usually with in the same day if you are in a 25 mile radius of the warehouse.  Just contact them for selections, they will provide you will a full stock list and will take payments over the phone using a debit or credit card.

All4Tyres

All4Tyres has been in business since 1955 and sells new and quality used tyres in all brands and sizes.  They also offer sales online at the eBay auction market and are able to serve clients nationally and internationally.  Their stock includes over 4000 tyres from high performance part worn tyres to new high performance discounted tyres in all sizes.

Through All4Tyres’ worldwide suppliers, the company is able to access thousands of tyres at very competitive prices, under pricing most tyre retailers.  All tires meet or exceed All4Tyres’ high quality standards, and their customer care services are excellent.  All4Tyres is located on Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Armthrope

Armthrope is a local business in Doncaster.  They supply and fit tyres of all brands including Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop, Toyo, Michelin as well as discount and part worn tires from £10.  Arthrope also offers wheel alignments for £15, the cheapest prices in Doncaster! As a matter of fact, Armthrope will try to beat any quote offered in the Doncaster area.

Click Tyres

There are many more U.K.  dealers than those listed above and a lot of them can be found by going to Click.  Click Tyres is based near the town of Galashiels, 30 miles south of Edinburgh.  When you go to clicktyres.co.uk you will be dealing directly with tyre dealers using the contact information provided.  There are no fees to use the site and all information is provided by the tire dealers.

Click Tyres  provides the information in good faith to help U.K.  residents who are looking for tyres find the best deals and most dealers to select from.  By searching clicktyres.co.uk, you will find virtually hundreds of U.K.  shops that offer discounted, cheap, part worn and new tyres available in all brands and sizes at very competitive prices.

Well folks, that brings us to the end of my ultimate buying guide for cheap car tyres, I really hope you learned a thing or two and are now prepared a little bit more in regards to where you can make a purchase and the options you have.

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Until next time,

Brian

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