Tyre Slightly Perished

[maggie01]

I have an old fiesta 56 model and just had mot and service. Nearside front tyre slightly perished. This was locked up last mot but was an advisory and the garage said it would probably be ok till next mot which it has had this week. They didn't mention the tyre so I asked and they said it's slightly perished but it's ok. Take it back to be checked in a couple of months. Sorry this is a bit long winded but is it safe or should it be changed now

[bhg481]

I never take a chance with tyres - there's only tyres and brakes between you and the undertaker. I'd get it changed.

[Vagus]

I would too. ‘Slightly’ perished is still perished.

[Buenchico]

I'd get a new tyre. It's not worth taking any risks.

Assuming that your car has got the original wheels, it will need a 175/65-14 tyre. Formula One Autocentres can supply and fit a budget tyre for just £32
https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/car-tyres/index/175-65-R14-T/BUDGET/F1Autocentres-com-Tyre-82T/574
although I'd prefer to pay a bit more for a tyre with a better specification. (I paid £48 per tyre for a couple of really good spec tyres for my Saab from F1 recently. Note that you need to order online to get the best prices there).

The other place that I buy tyres from is Asda Tyres. (You order online and book a free fitting with a local firm at the same time). They can sometimes be a little bit cheaper than F1 (even when you get the tyres fitted at F1 anyway):
https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/

Black Circles (which operates in a similar way) also has plenty of fans here on AB:
https://www.blackcircles.com/

[EDDIE51]

For the cost of a tyre, it is just NOT worth the risk !
I would change it now !! A new cheap tyre will be fine , rather than a 'Top Name' Brand' ! (especially for a old Fiesta!)

[Canary42]

I agree, change it.

[maggie01]

Thank you all. It's going in this afternoon for a new tyre

[davebro]

It's probably best to get tyres changed in pairs unless the opposite one is in very good nick.

[spathiphyllum]

Change it. Your tyre is slightly perished over a year ago.. surely by now it is more than slightly perished?

If you curb your car or hit a pot hole you're increasing your chances of a popped tyre... Never nice.

[derek-33]

"It's probably best to get tyres changed in pairs unless the opposite one is in very good nick."
definitely get both changed on the front or you will most likely get car pulling to one side with one new and one worn tyre