Oman : The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Oman has issued a strong warning against the use of worn-out and expired tyres, especially as the country experiences rising summer temperatures. The authority emphasized that using such tyres significantly increases the risk of serious traffic accidents, particularly on long-distance routes and high-speed roads.
During inspections across 53 tyre outlets, the CPA reported multiple violations and seized over 1,000 tyres, many of which were either used or had exceeded their expiry dates. So far this year, the CPA has conducted 1,756 inspections nationwide.
The public has been advised not to purchase used tyres, and consumers are encouraged to report shops violating regulations. In several regions of Oman, temperatures have soared beyond 45°C, raising the risk of tyre blowouts — especially for retreaded or second-hand tyres.
The Royal Oman Police’s Directorate General of Traffic highlighted that defective tyres are a frequent cause of road accidents. Drivers are urged to regularly inspect their tyres for wear, manufacturing date, tread depth, and damage, and to get them checked at authorized service centers.
Officials recommend replacing tyres every three to four years, regardless of visible condition, due to wear caused by heat and humidity. The public is reminded not to rely solely on appearance when judging tyre safety.
To tighten enforcement, the CPA has increased fines for selling unsafe tyres. Under recent amendments to the Consumer Protection Law, the penalty for such violations has doubled from OMR 500 to OMR 1,000.
