Are budget tyres safe for a long European holiday?
I had budget tyres fitted on a call out to the front of my Passat GTE estate following a double puncture incident that wrecked the existing tyres. Are they safe for a drive to Spain and back this summer?
Asked on 8 June 2026 by SIMON LEIGH
Answered by
David Ross
Assuming the tyres were fitted by a reputable professional company, there is no reason to believe that the budget tyres are unsafe as they must be approved for use in the EU. It is possible that a budget tyre will not perform to the same standards as a premium tyre in terms of grip, noise levels or fuel economy, but that is not the same as them being unsafe. If you have any doubts you may wish to have them replaced with a premium tyre that matches those fitted to the rear.
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