A study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has revealed almost 40% of vehicles on UK roads are running on unsafe tyres. The TyreCheck 2025 study, examined more than 58,000 vehicles across 141 locations. It found 8% were fitted with tyres below the legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, while a further 32% were ...

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National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) members have unanimously said “No!” to the sale of part worn tyres in a new independent survey. The NTDA has been helping Trading Standards prosecute traders who have illegally sold defective part-worn tyres, and its members have now reportedly rejected their sale, en masse. Following the survey results, Chief Executive ...

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Convictions and guidance go unheeded as part worn dealers continue to sell dangerous tyres Court cases and investigations of part worn dealers by Trading Standards, supported by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and expertise from TyreSafe, have revealed the wilful neglect of motorists’ safety as unscrupulous retailers continue to sell dangerous used tyres despite ...

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