Standards Advisory

TIPS ON PURCHASING USED TYRES

Here are some useful tips for owners of vehicles and drivers to consider when purchasing used tyres.

• Know the brand, model, size and type of your current tyres.  If in doubt check the sidewall of the tyre which would be marked with this information or consult with the owners manual for the vehicle
   

• Know the purpose and application of the tyre, for example:
  What kind of tyre best suits the vehicle? Will the tyre be used on a car or a mini-bus
  
  Note: that the load limit for passenger car tyres is different from that of mini-buses and other heavy duty vehicles
   

• Check the sidewall of the tyre which would state relevant information such as the DOT Rating, the size, designation and the maximum permissible load range.
   

• The minimum tread depth should be 4 mm.
   

• There should be no broken, damaged or exposed bead wires, no ply or tread separation and no sidewall scufficy.
   

• Do not purchase tyres that were stored in the sun for long periods because this causes damage to the tyre.
   

• Do not purchase tyres that are deformed (bent out of shape).