Al Jazeera: Used tyres lure drivers as new tyre prices rise, hidden defects pose road risk

[半岛电视台] Some drivers are turning to used tyres to save money as new tyre prices rise, Al Jazeera reported on 30 October 2026. According to the report, used tyres may carry hidden defects that can turn into road risks, particularly in the hot climate of the Gulf. The report said drivers need to learn how to tell a safe tyre from one that could endanger their lives.