I bought a Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 (Petrol) [ Registered September 2008] in September 2009 and was pleased with the deal at the time apart from the fact that I didn't like the Hankook Tyres it was fitted with. I was suspicious as to why a 10 month old car did not have the original tyres because Ford always fitted the more well known brands ( Michelin etc.) on previous Ford's I've bought new and 2nd hand. Anyway, although it's irrational I was never happy with the tyres from Day 1. Experience has not improved my opinion as I find them noisy, poor round corners and were absolutely dreadful in the last 2 north -east winters [ It's grim up north :-) ]

The car is due an MOT this year and the front tyres are below 3mm in some places so I've decided to change the whole lot. However, the rear tyres still have a minimum of 5mm overall and, despite what I say above, it seems criminal to let the garage dispose of them or, even worse, charge me to dispose of them then sell them to someone else. I believe tyres will deterioate over time but was wondering whether they are worth keeping as emergency replacements if I got a puncture.?

If not, is there a legitimate way to sell them on to somebody or is there any other sensible suggestions rather than just disposing of them/ giving them to a garage to sell on.

I know some people are going to defend Hankooks . Don't bother please I just don't like this particular set and have never felt safe when driving as I did with my previous Focus fitted with Conti Sport Contact 2. As I say irrational - but that's how i feel.