Part worn tyres are a real help when a tyre fails at the wrong time of the month, and we sell plenty of them. Every part worn tyre we fit is inspected inside and out, has well over the legal minimum tread, and is marked and sold in line with the rules that apply to part worn tyres in the UK. If a tyre does not pass our own check, it goes in the scrap pile rather than onto your car.
We look at tread depth across the whole width, not just the middle. We check the sidewalls for cuts, bulges and kerbing damage, look inside the casing for old repairs and signs of being run flat, and check the date code so we are not selling you something ancient. Anything with cord showing, a bulge, or a repair in the wrong place is scrapped.
If you have an MOT next week, a car you are selling soon, or an unexpected blowout, a part worn tyre gets you legal and safe for a lot less money. If you are keeping the car a couple of years and doing regular motorway miles, a new mid-range tyre normally works out cheaper per mile. We will say which way we would go if it were our own car.
Yes, selling part worn tyres is legal in the UK as long as they meet the required standards, are free from certain damage, and are marked correctly. That is the standard we work to. What is not legal is driving on a tyre below 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tread, and we will never fit anything close to that.
Every part worn tyre comes off the rack and gets checked properly before it goes near your car. Tread is measured across the full width, not just the middle, and anything that fails goes straight in the scrap pile.
Selling part worn tyres is perfectly legal here, provided they meet the required standards, carry no prohibited damage such as cord exposure or bulges, have at least 2mm of tread across the full breadth and are marked 'PART-WORN'. That is the standard we work to. Separately, your minimum legal tread in use is 1.6mm across the central three quarters, all the way round — we will never fit anything close to that limit.
It depends on the tread it starts with and how you drive. As a rough guide, a tyre fitted with 5 to 6mm has a good chunk of usable life ahead of it for typical Braintree mileage. We will tell you what we think you will get out of it so there are no surprises in six months.
We turn down part worn sales regularly. If your tracking is clearly out, a fresh tyre will scrub away on one edge in weeks, so it makes sense to fix the alignment first. If the other tyre on the same axle is nearly gone too, we will price the pair rather than send you out unbalanced.
How it works
Read the sidewall to us or send a photo. We check the racks while you are on the line.
You see the actual tyres, the tread depth on the gauge and the date code before you commit.
Inside and out: sidewalls, bead, inner liner and any previous repairs.
New valve where needed, wheel balanced, pressures set and old tyre taken away.
Prices
A part worn tyre is normally a fraction of the cost of new, which is exactly why people ring us when a tyre goes at the wrong end of the month. Prices depend on size and what has come in, so call with your sidewall numbers and we will tell you what is on the racks today.
Ring 01376 433951 for a fitted price.
Common sizes like 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 move fast; unusual sizes come and go.
More tread means more miles, and we price accordingly. We show you the gauge reading.
A part worn premium tyre with good tread is often better value than a new budget one.
We would rather match a pair on the same axle, and pairs usually price better.
Straight facts
| Part worn | New | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost today | Much lower | Higher |
| Cost per mile | Higher | Usually lower |
| Tread to start | Above the legal minimum, with good life left | Full depth |
| Best for | Tight budget, MOT next week, car being sold soon | Keeping the car, regular motorway miles |
If new is genuinely the better buy for your situation, we will say so — even though the part worn sale is easier.
Local to you
Broad Road is a short hop from Braintree town centre, Bocking and Great Notley, and an easy run in from Witham, Halstead, Coggeshall, Earls Colne and Great Dunmow. Plenty of drivers call in on their way home from work because we are open until 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Also at the workshop
Budget, mid-range and premium tyres for cars, vans and 4x4s, fitted and balanced on site.
New Tyres detailsSlow punctures found and properly repaired from the inside where the damage allows.
Puncture Repair detailsTracking set back to spec so your new tyres last and the car stops pulling to one side.
Wheel Alignment detailsQuestions we get asked
The things Braintree drivers ask us most about part worn tyres.
Comfortably more than the 1.6mm legal minimum. We will show you the depth gauge reading on the tyre before we fit it.
We would rather keep a matched pair on the same axle. If you bring us one worn tyre, we will tell you honestly whether the other side needs doing as well.
Stock moves quickly, so give us a ring on 01376 433951 with your size and we will check the racks while you are on the phone.
Areas we cover
Drivers come to us for part worn tyres from across mid Essex. Pick your town for directions and local detail.
CM77 area
CM8 area
CM8 area
CO6 area
CO5 area
CO9 area
CM6 area
CM6 area
CO6 area
CM3 area
CO9 area
CO9 area
CM7 area
CM3 area
CO5 area
CM1 area
CO1 area
Call 01376 433951 or send a WhatsApp with your tyre size and we will get you sorted. Drive in Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
Rear of 282 Broad Road, Braintree CM7 5NWMon to Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday closed
Find us
Rear of 282 Broad Road
Mon to Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday closed
| Monday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Bank holidays | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
