Looking to save some money on a new tire or two? You can buy them new, but if you are replacing a single tire that is not even all that old, let us say a careless contractor left nails in the street and you happened to drive over one, a brand-new tire could throw off your tire replacement schedule. A well-stocked wrecking yard can often match a tire to the others on your vehicle.

Or maybe you are preparing to sell a car or truck, or your lease is up soon. Do you really want to spend 1000 dollars or more for new tires you will not be using? Because you don't necessarily know what tires a potential buyer prefers, you can not always build in the cost for new tires in a private car sale. Maybe you like whitewalls while they want the biggest, thickest treads they can find.

Or you just can not afford new tires right now but you know you have a tire that needs to go, now.

Consider buying slightly-used tires launch x431 v+. Reputable junk yards will inspect used tires before selling them, store them properly to minimize the effects of heat, and sell them for far less than new tire dealerships.

Buy From Reputable Dealers

The first rule for any purchase is to buy from a reliable wrecking yard. Junk Yards that resell like new tires will explain what they look for before accepting a used tire to sell and putting it on their lots. Many will also guarantee performance for a limited number of days or miles as well when they install their tires.

The staff at wrecking yards will help you find the right size tire, install and balance it, reset your TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) if your vehicle has one, and remount your wheel. They can also provide alignment services.

What to Look For Before Purchasing a Tire

New tires generally have 10/32 inch treads. Before purchasing a used tire, use the old penny trick: insert a penny into several grooves, head down. If Lincoln's head is partly covered, you have more than 1/16 inch of tread left, so it is street legal. Looking deeper treads? Flip over the penny and see if the top of the Lincoln Memorial is covered. If it is, there's 6/32 inch tread left.

A quarter inserted head down into tread that leaves part of Washington's head covered means that there's more than 4/32 inch tread left.

Once you have established an acceptable tread, look for signs that indicate tire age. Newer tires have tread wear indicator bars that are barely visible when they're new autel maxisys elite. As they accumulate miles, you will start to see bars that are perpendicular to the tread. They are pretty easy to see after you drive through a puddle, too.

Be very careful about cracks in the sidewall. If they are deep, the tire might be near the end of its life, and not because of age but poor storage. Hot climates eat away at rubber; a smart dealer will keep tires out of the sun to minimize damage

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