{"id":15,"date":"2017-05-02T18:07:41","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T15:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/?p=15"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:44:13","slug":"why-buy-used-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Buy Used Tires: A Way to Save Money and Help the Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are 3 good reasons to buy used tires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are cheaper<\/li>\n<li>They can be in good condition<\/li>\n<li>It is environment-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Buy_Used_Tires_and_Save_Your_Money\" title=\"Buy Used Tires and Save Your Money\">Buy Used Tires and Save Your Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Buy_Used_Tires_and_Help_the_Planet\" title=\"Buy Used Tires and Help the Planet\">Buy Used Tires and Help the Planet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Used_Tires_Can_Be_in_Good_Condition\" title=\"Used Tires Can Be in Good Condition\">Used Tires Can Be in Good Condition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Things_to_Check_Before_You_Buy_Used_Tires\" title=\"Things to Check Before You Buy Used Tires\">Things to Check Before You Buy Used Tires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Places_to_Buy_Used_Tires\" title=\"Places to Buy Used Tires\">Places to Buy Used Tires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/why-buy-used-tires\/#Are_Used_Tires_Good_to_Buy\" title=\"Are Used Tires\u00a0Good to Buy?\">Are Used Tires\u00a0Good to Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_Used_Tires_and_Save_Your_Money\"><\/span>Buy Used Tires and Save Your Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Used tires usually cost 30-50% cheaper than new ones, even if their condition is almost as good as new tires. The fact they were once mounted on a vehicle lowers the price of the tire itself. So you can get the best deal possible if you find a used tire, or even a full set, in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Michelin Defender\u00ae<\/strong> costs $160 per new tire and more; you can get a used one with 10-11\/32 tread left for $87.99 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/offer-listing\/B008C287JO\/ref=sr_1_9_olp?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491909129&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=%E2%80%A2%09Michelin+Defender%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consider other offers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pirelli P ZERO\u2122 High Performance<\/strong> will usually cost you about $193 per new tire, while a used one with 5-6\/32 tread left <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/offer-listing\/B004QL6SWS\/ref=sr_1_3_olp?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491909009&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=%E2%80%A2%09Pirelli+P+ZERO%E2%84%A2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can be bought for $95<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goodyear Eagle\u00ae LS-2 ROF<\/strong> currently costs from $357. This model can also be found for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/offer-listing\/B00F6HYQOS\/ref=sr_1_3_olp?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491908355&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=%E2%80%A2%09Goodyear+Eagle%C2%AE+LS-2+ROF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$75 with no repairs and 7\/32 tread left<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michelin LTX M\/S2<\/strong> normally costs $220 if new, but you can save a lot and buy it for around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/offer-listing\/B0055BPA40\/ref=sr_1_9_olp?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491831258&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=Michelin+LTX+M%2FS2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$100 with 7-9\/32 tread left<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_Used_Tires_and_Help_the_Planet\"><\/span>Buy Used Tires and Help the Planet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you buy used tires, you do a form of tire recycling, decreasing the <a href=\"http:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/environmental-effects-rubber-mulch-47748.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">harmful impact of thrown away rubber<\/a>. About 30 million used tires are sold annually in the US, freeing landfills from toxic garbage. However, many manufacturers still encourage their consumers to buy new sets, because of their business concerns, lack of used-tire guarantees, and other reasons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Used_Tires_Can_Be_in_Good_Condition\"><\/span>Used Tires Can Be in Good Condition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When purchasing used tires, you can typically expect 40% to 70% of the tread remaining, offering a solid amount of mileage for the price you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the common reasons why used tires can stay in good condition are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many drivers are talked by manufacturers into buying new tires even before theirs are totally worn out.<\/li>\n<li>Repair shops also like to recommend changing tires prematurely. Firstly, they usually have a disposal fee for keeping tires; secondly, they can resell the tires.<\/li>\n<li>Thousands of tires are taken off the cars that were totaled in accidents. Surely, tires that were badly damaged are not resold.<\/li>\n<li>Used tires also come from the cars totaled due to floods. In such a case, there is usually nothing bad with the tire, as floods rarely damage them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can buy used tires that have at least half a tread left without searching for too long. To be sure in the quality of the purchase, you need to know how to inspect user tires.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Check_Before_You_Buy_Used_Tires\"><\/span>Things to Check Before You Buy Used Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tire-date-code-300x251-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"A date code on a tire\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: utahcarcents.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn about the age of a tire.<\/strong><br \/>You can find this information on a tire sidewall &#8211; it\u2019s four last numbers after DOT. The first two numbers mean the week, and the last two \u2013 the year of manufacture. So, 3514 will mean the tire was made during the 35<sup>th<\/sup> week of 2014. According to manufacturers, after 6 years of frequent usage, the rubber starts to break down and dry too much. The US Department of Transportation suggests up to 10 years the maximum age of a working tire in case of excellent maintenance. Usually, on the 7<sup>th<\/sup> year, the rubber starts to deteriorate, so be cautious and look for cracks from dryness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mind UTQG code.<\/strong><br \/>The Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) rating can tell you how fast the tire will wear out. The smaller the \u201cTreadwear\u201d number is, the faster the process will be. There are some tires under UTQG 100 that wear really fast, yet there are tires with UTQG 450-600 that will last for a really long time, but often as the expense of performance.\n<figure id=\"attachment_19\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tire-tread-test-penny-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"The tire condition penny test\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penny test (source: nbainsurance.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the tread depth.<\/strong><br \/>The simplest way to \u0441heck the tread depth is to insert a penny into the tread with Lincoln\u2019s head upside down; if you see the whole head, the tire is worn out. You can also use\u00a0a quarter, or a tread depth gauge, or look at the tread indicator on the tire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn about the tire\u2019s past.<\/strong><br \/>Before you buy used tires, find out about the vehicle they were used on, the weather conditions they were exposed to, etc. If the tires were not used for long, ask about the conditions they were stored in. Every detail is important, every problem encountered, every repair, every udner- or over-inflation. Such details usually influence the condition of a tire, its treadwear, etc.\n<figure id=\"attachment_20\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/signs-of-tire-wear-284x300-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"Signs of tire wear\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signs of tire wear (source: lexusofroyaloak.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Look for uneven wear.<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>Inspect the tire for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepboys.com\/tires\/treadsmart\/typical_treadwear_patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">uneven wear<\/a>: if you notice any, the tires might have been under or over inflated, imbalanced, etc. Such treadwear can expose the cords or cause liner damage that leads to tire collapsing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for details on beads and sidewalls.<\/strong><br \/>Pay attention to the condition of the sidewalls and beads, whether there are any cracks, cord exposure, or cuts. Bumps on sidewalls can mean the belt is separated or there\u2019s another internal damage. Bead chunking won\u2019t allow the tire to be sealed properly, which can lead to serious consequences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beware improper repairs.<\/strong><br \/>Watch out for improper repairs that can make the tire look good for a while. Tire repair has to be done very carefully, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moderntiredealer.com\/article\/311921\/knowing-what-not-to-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">not all repair procedures work at all<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"133\">Tire Buying Guide:<\/strong> Check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/tire-buying-guide-best-tires-car\/\">tire buying guide<\/a> to understand how to pick quality tires and make informed decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Buy_Used_Tires\"><\/span>Places to Buy Used Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local tire dealers.<\/strong><br \/>You can find a good used tire at a\u00a0tire dealer&#8217;s store in your city. There, you will be able to check the condition of the rubber right away. Besides, bigger local dealer chains can also offer discounts for certain models of tires. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/t\/b\/Point+S\/\">Point S<\/a> has over 200 locations in 14 states where you can find the right tires for you. If there\u2019s a specialist on site, the tire(s) can be installed at once. A potential pitfall is that the price of used tires in brick-and-mortar shops can be higher, as some owners include a percentage for the facility rent and other expenses into it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Big-box retailers (Walmart, Costco, Sears, etc.)<\/strong><br \/>You can buy used tires at large mega markets that have both new and used tires of a large number of brands. While Walmart offers a wide variety of tires made by famous brands, Costco and Sears also have tires of the so-called \u201chouse brands\u201d. Big-box retailers can offer a range of auto procedures, including tire installation. A potential issue \u2013 you never know how much money you will eventually spend. The price on an advertisement may differ from the out-the-door price you will have to pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online services (Kijiji, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, etc.)<\/strong><br \/>Online shopping services give you more choice, as people from all over the country post their deals there. You can buy used tires with less tread or some repairs but for small price as there are no taxes or rent expenses involved. A potential con of such deals is that it\u2019s easy to be fooled and pay for nothing. Sometimes people don\u2019t get what they order or get a wrong size\/condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized online shops.<\/strong><br \/>You can buy good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/t\/b\/National\/\">used National tires<\/a> or other brand tires without the risk of being fooled on such websites. Besides, \u00a0you just need to\u00a0enter the size of your rims, the brand and model of your car, and the website will immediately show\u00a0you all available options. A potential drawback is that you need to take some time to pick\u00a0a reliable online tire dealer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Used_Tires_Good_to_Buy\"><\/span>Are Used Tires\u00a0Good to Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying used tires is a smart option for those on a budget and who know how to properly inspect them. You can find tires in great condition for half the cost of new ones\u2014just be sure to thoroughly check their quality before making a purchase, and consider reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/buy-used-tires-available-options-review\/\"><strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"405\">used tire reviews<\/strong><\/a> to learn from other buyers\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are 3 good reasons to buy used tires: They are cheaper They can be in good condition It is environment-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[8,10,9],"class_list":["post-15","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buying-tires","tag-buying-tires","tag-buying-used-tires","tag-used-tires"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Buy Used Tires: A Way to Save Money and Help the Environment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The safety and quality of used tires is a debatable topic among drivers. 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