DUE TO THE ECONOMIC KNOCK THE COUNTRY HAS TAKEN THIS YEAR, MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICANS ARE RESORTING TO USING SECOND-HAND TYRES TO SAVE ON MOTOR VEHICLE COSTS.
- THE CONSEQUENCES OF SAVING FINANCIALLY NOW, HOWEVER, COULD BE DETRIMENTAL AND LIFE-THREATENING WHEN ON THE ROAD, PARTICULARLY DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON.
- IN 2019, IT WAS REPORTED THAT OVER 60% OF SECOND-HAND TYRES SOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE ILLEGAL.
- ACCORDING TO THE ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 41% OF ROAD ACCIDENTS ANNUALLY CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE MECHANICS OF A CAR, INCLUDING TYRES.