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After just one hour's deliberation, the jury at Lincoln Crown Court unanimously found defendant Luke McKenzie, trading as Moss Tyres in Grantham, guilty on 16 accounts of being in possession to supply dangerous products, namely unsafe part worn tyres, to consumers. 
 
Mr McKenzie also pleaded guilty on two other accounts – one account of supplying a spare tyre of the incorrect size during a Trading Standards test purchase operation; and one account of providing false information stating that that tyres fitted by the business had been balanced when they had not. 
 
 "We are extremely pleased that a significant number of dangerous part worn tyres have been successfully removed from sale," comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. "It is also very encouraging that both the Courts and Trading Standards recognise the gravity of this safety issue and are prepared to prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law. Other retailers should pay close attention to this verdict and ensure that if they are selling part worn tyres, they are fully compliant with the relevant legislation." 
 
For a number of years, TyreSafe has strongly voiced its concerns about the number of dangerous and illegal part worn tyres being sold around the country. It carried out its own mystery shopper investigation which found that more than a third of part worn tyres being sold contained dangerous forms of damage or non-compliance. It has subsequently been working closely with the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and many Trading Standards offices around the UK, providing expertise, advice and even independent examiners, as in the case of Luke McKenzie, to assess tyres and develop expert witness statements. 
 
Andy Wright, Principal Trading Standards Officer, said, "The fact that this case was heard by the Crown Court and the judge has indicated he is considering a custodial sentence shows just how serious this is. Many of the tyres had serious defects and exhibited accident damage which undermined the basic structure of the tyres. This could have had life-threatening consequences for innocent consumers and their families." 
 
Stefan Hay, NTDA director said, "We are delighted by the court's decision to take this matter so seriously and act accordingly. We believe this demonstrates how essential the work of TyreSafe and the NTDA, to support Trading Standards in their investigations, has been in combatting non-compliant, illegal and unsafe part worn tyres. This is just one of many cases we hope to see publicised this year". 
 
According to Consumer Protection Act, it is an offence for anyone to sell part worn tyres that do not meet a number of principal requirements. For example, the tyre's structural integrity must not be compromised, the tyre must pass an inflation test, it must have at least 2mm of tread depth around its entire circumference, repairs must have been carried out in accordance with the relevant British Standard and the tyre must be permanently marked 'part worn'. 
 
"The results of this latest successful prosecution emphasise the risk that drivers take if they opt for part worn tyres," adds Stuart Jackson. "Our advice remains the same that the safest possible option for drivers when replacing their tyres is to go for brand new." 
 
Following the trial, Luke McKenzie was released on conditional bail until 7th April 2015, when he will be sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court. Each of the 16 accounts of possession of dangerous products carries a maximum sentence of 12 months imprisonment and / or a £20,000 fine. 
 
Source: TyreSafe.org

‘Guilty’ verdict for illegal part worn tyre seller

After just one hour's deliberation, the jury at Lincoln Crown Court unanimously found defendant Luke McKenzie, trading as Moss Tyres...

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Each year in the UK, more than 1,200 motorists are injured in an accident where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres are a contributory factor.  
 
To maximise the life of your tyres and enhance your safety on the roads, regular checks of your tyre pressures, tread depth and general tyre condition should be carried out. 
 
When replacing your tyres it is strongly recommended to fit new tyres. 
 
However, we recognise that legislation exists which permits the sale of part worn tyres, subject to them meeting a number of criteria. You should be aware that part worn tyres that do not meet these legal requirements pose a serious safety risk to you, your passengers and other road users. 
 
PART WORN TYRES AND THE LAW  
 
Under The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994 (reg.7.), part of the Consumer Protection Act, it is an offence for anyone to sell part worn tyres that do not meet the following principal requirements: 
 
1. The structural integrity must not be compromised. It should be free of large cuts, any bulges or lumps both internally and externally. No plies or cords should be exposed. 
 
2. Tyres must have passed an inflation test prior to sale. 
 
3. The original grooves must still be clearly visible in their entirety and must be to a depth of at least 2mm across the full breadth of the tread, around its entire circumference. 
 
4. Part worn tyres which have not been retreaded must clearly show the relevant ‘E’ mark alongside which ‘PART-WORN’ must be permanently and legibly applied in letters at least 4mm high. These words cannot be hot branded or cut into the tyre. 
 
5. Part worn tyres which have been retreaded must show the relevant British Standards mark as applied at the time of retreading alongside which ‘PART-WORN’ must be permanently and legibly applied in letters at least 4mm high. These words cannot be hot branded or cut into the tyre. Retreaded tyres must also show speed category and load capacity index marks in accordance with BS AU 144e 1998. 
 
6. Any repair to a part worn tyre must have been carried out in accordance with paragraphs 4-7 of BS AU 159. 
 
PART WORN TYRE ECONOMICS  
 
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Many drivers who buy part worn tyres do so because they believe they offer better value for money. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. Rather than just considering the initial purchase price, drivers should look at the cost per mm of useable tyre. 
 
New tyres are normally sold with 8mm of tread depth whereas part worn tyres may have as little as 2mm of tread. With a legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm in the UK, the cost per mm of useable tread of part worn tyres can be considerably more than that of a new tyre. Equally, a part worn tyre will need to be replaced again much sooner than a new tyre meaning further expenditure will be required. 
 
PART WORN TYRE SAFETY  
 
Adequate tread depth is essential for safe driving on wet roads. The tread grooves help to remove water from the contact patch between the tyre and the road surface, which is essential for effective acceleration, cornering and braking. 
 
A tyre with lower tread depth levels is less effective at removing water from the road, leading to longer stopping distances and reduced road safety. Indeed, according to tests conducted by the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, braking distance in wet weather of a tyre with only 1.6mm of tread depth is almost 12m longer than a new tyre from 50mph. 
 
Source: TyreSafe.org

Part Worn Tyres and Your Safety

Each year in the UK, more than 1,200 motorists are injured in an accident where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres are a cont...