Hidden Costs of cheap

Are you saving money with cheap imported tyres? Think again! Our latest data analysis reveals a stark reality: the short-term gains of ‘affordable’ tyres are costing you more in the long run.

The numbers don’t lie Our research shows that the influx of cheap imported tyres in Southern Africa has led to:

  • A 25% decline in truck and bus tyre retreadability over the past decade due to non-retreadable tyres
  • A surge in new tyre sales (driven by cheap imported tyres), resulting in increased waste and environmental concerns
  • Reduced transporter uptime due to more frequent tyre failures
  • Reduced tyre mileage, impacting your bottom line

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