I used to buy them every Friday then burn them off over the weekend. I usually buy new ones except for the ones on my truck. Found them @ a yard sale,had a very recent date code on them and almost new tread, No patches and we're 1/3 the cost of new ones.
Ever buy used tires?
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Originally Posted by PandaBear
No, the installation is $25 per tires and a cheap new tire with 10/32 is only $70, used would be at least $30, so there is no savings.
...umm
$70-$30= $40
how is that not a savings?
No, the installation is $25 per tires and a cheap new tire with 10/32 is only $70, used would be at least $30, so there is no savings.
...umm
$70-$30= $40
how is that not a savings?
Nope and won't.
I just put 2 Sailun used all terrain tires on the "hobo/homeless lookin" scrap grabber that comes to our shop every month Chevy Silverado truck that's 3 different colors. Steel wheels are surprisingly still good.
He lives near me so I'll be getting vegetables or fresh canned fruit and veggies from him soon
He lives near me so I'll be getting vegetables or fresh canned fruit and veggies from him soon
It's gamble. I bought 3 used tires for the Mazda in the mid- to late 80s from a used shop next door to my abode. The Continental 771 looked fine, but I had overlooked the plugged sidewall. It went a few thousand miles before developing a tread separation. The Goodyear had irregular wear, which kept getting worse, no matter what I tried. The ancient-looking rayon-ply European Dunlop(?) was one size oversize, so I was afraid to use it in front. It refused to wear out in well over 100K rear miles before I finally got tired of looking at it.
That was enough.
That was enough.
I have in the past, and I suppose if I was in a bad spot and needed to replace just 1 tire to get back on the road to home or something like that, I might again, but it would almost always be for short term.
Nowadays, I rotate tires regularly, and replace all 4 at at time when they get low.
Now, I have sold used tires on Craigslist when I get new tires. In fact, the tires that were on my Fusion when I put the current set of Coopers on had 5-6/32" all the way around when they came off. I sold those for $100 for the set. They were still in far better shape than the worn-to-the-cords tires that were on his car at the time.
Nowadays, I rotate tires regularly, and replace all 4 at at time when they get low.
Now, I have sold used tires on Craigslist when I get new tires. In fact, the tires that were on my Fusion when I put the current set of Coopers on had 5-6/32" all the way around when they came off. I sold those for $100 for the set. They were still in far better shape than the worn-to-the-cords tires that were on his car at the time.
Good guy sold me 2 Cooper CS4's and I'd do it again.
Widower sold me his dead wife's 4 Bridgestone G-009 and I'd do it again.
Mount 'em for free myself and balancing was $5 each. Oh no! I forgot the $5 balancing place is no more.
Might not be doable easily/economically now. Double darn.
Those G-009's were the best tires I've ever had.
Widower sold me his dead wife's 4 Bridgestone G-009 and I'd do it again.
Mount 'em for free myself and balancing was $5 each. Oh no! I forgot the $5 balancing place is no more.
Might not be doable easily/economically now. Double darn.
Those G-009's were the best tires I've ever had.
I did once in about 1970. I was a broke university student and saw a "perfect" tire in the correct size at a local service station. Price was maybe $15. Had it installed and balanced. It vibrated like crazy so I took it back to have it rebalanced. Still vibrated like crazy. The service station agreed to take it back and I got a full refund.
It must have been out of round. Do you suppose that's why they had a "perfect" used tire for sale?
It must have been out of round. Do you suppose that's why they had a "perfect" used tire for sale?
I've bought used tires many times with zero issues. I stick to buying new sets nowadays, but my economic situation is a lot different now than it was 15 years ago. I'd buy used again if I absolutely needed to save a few bucks.
In the area I live there are 3 used tire shops within a 8 mile radius,They seem to always have something in my size that will work,But I am not picky about brands for my old jeeps
I can buy excellent used Goodyears, Michelins, and Uniroyals for 1/3 the cost of new Chinese, Indonesian or Vietnamese tires.
So I do.
I'm not big on buying "cheap" tires new or used.
Good, used Michelins are better than the highest quality new Indonesian tires you can buy.
So I do.
I'm not big on buying "cheap" tires new or used.
Good, used Michelins are better than the highest quality new Indonesian tires you can buy.
I bought a nice pair of like new tires for a project car that I wasn't going to keep. I think they were $125 for the pair mounted and balanced. Kind of high for used tires but cheaper than new for that car. It was a 1998 Mustang GT 16".
Originally Posted by CR94
It's gamble. I bought 3 used tires for the Mazda in the mid- to late 80s from a used shop next door to my abode. The Continental 771 looked fine, but I had overlooked the plugged sidewall. It went a few thousand miles before developing a tread separation. The Goodyear had irregular wear, which kept getting worse, no matter what I tried. The ancient-looking rayon-ply European Dunlop(?) was one size oversize, so I was afraid to use it in front. It refused to wear out in well over 100K rear miles before I finally got tired of looking at it.
That was enough.
Oh yeah, that reminds me of a guy in the 80's that used to have all sorts of mismatched tires on his cars. I think I noticed one of them was almost bald or something and I said something to him, and he said not to worry about it because he lived in a bad section of town and they were always slashing his tires so he always got junkyard ones. That's what typically happened in the city if you parked in someone else's "spot".
It's gamble. I bought 3 used tires for the Mazda in the mid- to late 80s from a used shop next door to my abode. The Continental 771 looked fine, but I had overlooked the plugged sidewall. It went a few thousand miles before developing a tread separation. The Goodyear had irregular wear, which kept getting worse, no matter what I tried. The ancient-looking rayon-ply European Dunlop(?) was one size oversize, so I was afraid to use it in front. It refused to wear out in well over 100K rear miles before I finally got tired of looking at it.
That was enough.
Oh yeah, that reminds me of a guy in the 80's that used to have all sorts of mismatched tires on his cars. I think I noticed one of them was almost bald or something and I said something to him, and he said not to worry about it because he lived in a bad section of town and they were always slashing his tires so he always got junkyard ones. That's what typically happened in the city if you parked in someone else's "spot".
Yes. Twice for the same vehicle, '05 Tacoma SR5 4wd access cab. For the 4wd Tacoma, a lot of people ditch the OEM firestone tires in favor of wider tires with more AT style tread vs. all season radials. There were plenty of sellers on Craigslist for a fair price. Luckily, didn't have a problem maybe because the owners for these models weren't trying to pull a fast one and just didn't like the softer ride for a nice truck.
Lastly, I bought Michelin ice xi-2 with approx 5-6K miles for like 75% off from Craigslist. Again, no issues.
It all depends on the situation but another reason I can risk doing this is because I have my own pneumatic tire changer and wheel balancer so if I end up with a lemon, I can dismount and toss it.
Lastly, I bought Michelin ice xi-2 with approx 5-6K miles for like 75% off from Craigslist. Again, no issues.
It all depends on the situation but another reason I can risk doing this is because I have my own pneumatic tire changer and wheel balancer so if I end up with a lemon, I can dismount and toss it.
Used to all the time. A 185/65/14 was $75 new during the last gas/economic crisis. Used in great shape from a junkyard was $5-10. This was back when we had that steel/ import tire tariff.
Three years to a year ago I could get four new tires from DTD for $100 and the price of used ones bumped up to $20-25. I would still get one used one for a project car or emergency if the date code was recent and the tread "perfect" if I didn't have time or foresight to buy on a DTD holiday sale.
Now it seems like everyone's a used tire dealer and they're all overpriced. Craigslist kind of wrecked the scene by separating used tires from general auto parts. I figure it's the economy doing better, so people are buying new cheap tires again. Walmart, Amazon, and eBay are new competitors for cheap new rubber.
The best tire deal, having a machine, is buying tires *or* rims I need then selling the part I don't need. There are people out there who'll buy another "gently used" set on rims then practically give away their existing rims with bald tires still attached. My prius snow rims cost me $60 but I had two good tires I got $30 out of, leaving me with the rims for $7.50 apiece plus $280/ton to get rid of two bald tires, probably a buck a tire.
I did have one blowout but couldn't have seen it coming. Tire held air, was never driven flat to ruin the scalloping inside, no plugs, o date, just went bang one hot summer day. This in 10+ years of driving.
Three years to a year ago I could get four new tires from DTD for $100 and the price of used ones bumped up to $20-25. I would still get one used one for a project car or emergency if the date code was recent and the tread "perfect" if I didn't have time or foresight to buy on a DTD holiday sale.
Now it seems like everyone's a used tire dealer and they're all overpriced. Craigslist kind of wrecked the scene by separating used tires from general auto parts. I figure it's the economy doing better, so people are buying new cheap tires again. Walmart, Amazon, and eBay are new competitors for cheap new rubber.
The best tire deal, having a machine, is buying tires *or* rims I need then selling the part I don't need. There are people out there who'll buy another "gently used" set on rims then practically give away their existing rims with bald tires still attached. My prius snow rims cost me $60 but I had two good tires I got $30 out of, leaving me with the rims for $7.50 apiece plus $280/ton to get rid of two bald tires, probably a buck a tire.
I did have one blowout but couldn't have seen it coming. Tire held air, was never driven flat to ruin the scalloping inside, no plugs, o date, just went bang one hot summer day. This in 10+ years of driving.
Tires have a finite life of 5-6 years. The only used tires I'd consider are if I was turning back a lease car, or pulls from a new vehicle.
Originally Posted by NO2
Tires have a finite life of 5-6 years. The only used tires I'd consider are if I was turning back a lease car, or pulls from a new vehicle.
Tire companies recommend you change your tires every seven years. I've never seen or heard of a car failing a safety inspection because it had old tires.
Tires have a finite life of 5-6 years. The only used tires I'd consider are if I was turning back a lease car, or pulls from a new vehicle.
Tire companies recommend you change your tires every seven years. I've never seen or heard of a car failing a safety inspection because it had old tires.
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