More than two-thirds of motorists in Gloucester could be driving with illegal “horror tyres”, as the recession bites into motoring budgets.
Staff at Chris Mullins Tyres, in Bristol Road, have found almost 77% of the 3,050 tyres they examined from cars, 4x4s and light vans between May and the end of July were worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm.
Chris Mullins believes the figures show too many motorists are not aware of tyre legislation.
He said: “It’s no coincidence that we’re seeing more badly worn tyres brought into the centre than at any other time since I’ve been involved in the industry over the past 20 years.
“Tyres are often a distress purchase when the car fails the MOT and not enough motorists realise that it is an offence to drive on tyres with less than 1.6mm of tread.”
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