Is it illegal to have tyres over 10 years old on your car regardless of their condition?

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Is it illegal to have tyres over 10 years old on your car regardless of their condition?

Is it true that it is illegal to have tyres over 10 years old on your car regardless of their condition?

Asked on 2 August 2018 by Leatherdale

Answered by Honest John

No. It is illegal to have tyres with cracked sidewalls and that might be the case with a 10 year old tyre.

Tags: tyres tyre safety

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