Used Tire Buying Guide
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2017
- Here's a few tips on what to look for when buying used tires for your automobile.
Buying used tires is a great way to save money, while improving traction and safety. Its best suited for vehicles that you might not be keeping for too long, reselling, scrapping or returning as a lease. However if you will be keeping the car around for a few more years, its probably more cost effective to get new tires.
A tire is cut away and the internal structure is demonstrated.
All tires have a general life span of about 6 years. Typically all season tires come with 10/32" of thread, and can go down to about 4/32" of thread before it starts getting slippery in the rain or snow. Details about tire thread depth, condition and age are discussed.
You must also consider different tire types for what vehicle you drive, be it an all season touring tire for family cars, a light truck tire for SUVs, vans and pickups, a performance tire for race cars, or winter tires for areas that require them.
The final consideration should be the price that your getting the used tires at. Once the installation costs are factoring, calculate if its worth buying a used tire. For example, a used tire may last you one year, but is it worth paying 40% of the new tire price for only one year of service?
With a good quality set of used tires, you can improve your traction, safety and of course save a lot of money. You may even get lucky and find a set of used rims with tires already installed that can fit your vehicle. 
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Nice. This guy, no graphics or bull shit intro, just straight to the point info with no downtime. Good video. Can you talk about pros/cons of different tire sizes for the same car?
+Valik Toma short and to the point is my style. Check out the rest of my channel for more!
signed!
Must be tough with the ladies
I call bullshit on your no bullshit comment. Referring to a Toyota Solaris as a race car is ridiculous. It was marketed as a sports car and even thats a stretch.
Depends on the car. For AWD and 4x4 cars you will have your traction complain about the wheels spinning at different rates with dash lights. They are super sensitive. With that ES300 in the picture, it is FWD and you may have ABS come on a lot because it's detecting different wheelspin speed. You may even have to activate TRAC OFF manually. There are no pros. The only thing is you have a tire that you need and are not riding on a bald tire where you could lose control and hurt someone else or your car. If you're going to junk the car soon like two or three years, you probably can take the risk. You see the driver's quarter panel getting eaten away by rust, so she's not going to last much longer.
amazing video. fast, informative, and well edited getting quickly to the point, with no bullshit
That's my style
Finally a video where someone actually explains things. Good job.
+Manuel Ramirez Check out my other videos for explaining how things work
TIL that a Q-Tip makes for a great pointing device.
It sure does.
I'm so happy I watched this video prior to going to get used tires.. the guy tried to sell me a tire from 2001. It's good to be an educated consumer thank you
Glad this video help you out.
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Wow! Probably the most: to the point, informative, no flashy music, no guys sniffing their boogers, no talking a bout their kids or pets, no sigh-ing like they want to be somewhere else or doing something else, no excessive swearing to act tough, and on topic video I've ever seen on RUclips!!! YOU DEFINITELY ROCK!!!
Glad you appreciate it, I didn't find any information when I was looking so I decided to consolidate that here.
This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on RUclips in regards to any topic at hand. Straight forward, no BS, very informative and it was obvious he knows what he's talking about. Wish other people would follow his lead. Good job sir!
It is always nice seeing you cutting things open to show us what is inside. Thank you very much sir!
+Dominic Fong Glad you enjoyed it!
By far the best and most informative video i found in RUclips. Thank you for your input brother. ♥
I feel like I received a PhD in used tires. Amazing video dude, thank you.
You are welcome and be ware out there
Wow, i was impressed on how much good info he gave in a little bit of time. This video definitely helped me a lot.
Glad you like it short and to the point. Why waste time
Great video! Love your channel, I work at pepboys and I learned more from this vid than I did from training. Can't wait to apply this to tire sales tomorrow!
+AJ L Thank you !
Glad you learned something.
Are you looking for 6mm+ (70%up ) tread depth tires ? All tires are done air tested. We have 20K in stock now. and ship 4-6 container every month, Whatsapp:+86 15965568012. Or Hongouts +1 234 248 6326. Will show my tires for you.
Best video out there, really helpful and nicely illustrated with different types of tires.
Awesome thanks!
Excellent video. You just saved me from possible making a wrong decision. Thanks, brother!
Great video, thanks for Sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot of things I wouldn’t have looked for.
That is the best review of tires I have ever seen on RUclips, TY thread, tread , bread said, cred , I think we all get it!!
Thanks for your appreciation
Like everybody said straight to the point no bullshit,trust goes along way these days definitely got yourself a new subscriber!
Oh my! Just googled this coz i need new(old) tires and you show up. Beyond prefect haha. Thx!!
Brilliant Video -- All Business, No Fluff!! Thank You!!
That's my style!
Reminds me a lot of a ChrisFix video. Great info! Thx!
Always very good vids. Change thread to tread for accuracy. Keep them coming.
+Tom McGrath thanks for the correction
I was wondering if calling 'tread' 'thread' was a Canadian thing! LOL
Great video. To the point, covering all necessary details.
Great video. Sometimes you can get a great deal on used tires if you look at your local auto wrecking yard. I got a great deal on a pair of used pirelli tires at the junkyard that were from a wrecked car. I got the the set for $100, they had plenty of thread left. 2 years with them so far and no issues.
Yes I agree. My brother scored a nice set for $80!
Great presentation and easy to understand. Thank you!
This is an amazing video. Thank you so much
You are very welcome. Hopefully it guides you as you look for tires.
This video helped me connect all the dots regarding this matter 😁thanks bro🙏
Welcome
One of the best info-packed videos i've seen on tires. Didn't really agree with your Chinese manufacture comment. Worked at a Walmart T&L for awhile and we found the Chinese Nexen tire performed nearly as well as a Firestone for longevity and service life. If you consider most of your tires are made in China anyway (under different names); and that in Canada ALL tires have to meet a minimum spec; then the lower cost still makes them a good buy. The Chinese suffer more from quality control issues rather than quality issues; so between the number they sell and a few more bad apples squeaking by; you are bound to come across a few more horror stories.
I prefer to have the best tire for comfort ....so a loud set of cheap winter tires won't work for me...
Nexen is a Korean brand.
Thank you very much, that was alot of information to grasp i probably need to watch that again 3,4 times :)
+moe raw Thanks, I apologize that the video was very quickly paced. I originally tried making it under 5 min but there is so much info to cover.
Fantastic summary and examples.
Great video, it really helps understand more on tyres in general. As of personal experience, I had whole set of 4 yo Michelin Primacies in 215/50 with a lot of tread left which I bought out of necessity for like 100 E (would be spending over 600 E if new). Best tyres I have ever owned. You really have to be very careful when inspecting used tyres though.
+digirapa agreed, lots of pointers to be taken here when inspecting used tires
You know. This was an amazing video! Very very informative! As all your videos.
+charls seal Thanks charls
So comprehensive. Great Value!
Thanks for providing all the detailed information in this video! I actually bought 2 used tires this week, different brands (Bridgestone & Goodyear) but the same size- 215/55 R17, the recommended tire size for my car.... I really wanted to buy 2 of the SAME exact tire, but the shop didn't have 2 of the same "used", unfortunately....
But I did choose 2 of the "newest looking" tires they had in my size & I made sure to check the date on them! 👀
The date is most important
@@speedkar99 Ok yes, I made sure to check the dates & the tread levels before they were installed, but searching online (after the fact) it looks like the Bridgestone Ecopia ep422 plus tire I have on the left front is actually a much more "expensive" tire, compared to my other one on the right front, the Goodyear Reliant...
Will that make much of a "difference" on the car?
Best video about used tires on youtube
Thanks
Great video as usual. Thanks!
Excellent video. Great info. Thanks!
You are welcome
tire4coin is only site where I buy tires
Awesome brother... Good information.
Good video. A couple of points to add:
1. Match speed rating of tire to your vehicle. There may be numbers at the end of the size, something like 99W or 98V. The letter is the speed rating. Going over on speed rating is good. Going under is not good.
2. Tires with dressing on the side walls will crack rubber sooner than later and should be avoided.
3. If picking at the junkyard, look for tires that are mounted and holding air. When dismounted, inspect inside for hidden damage. A tire in an accident or driven while flat may show damage.
4. Major brands are always good. Unknown brands can be good. Look for country of manufacture. Thailand and Korea are good. That other very large Asian country is not good.
Lots of good information here, thanks
thank you for not wasting our time
Holy shit that video was amazing. So much useful information packed in tight. Cheers 👍
You are welcome
Gotta love a useful video, thanks man
Glad it helped so many years later
Amazing review
Thanks
Excellent video!
Great video thanks!
good job, I have been selling used tires for 13 years now.
+Derrick Brock thanks for the feedback, did I miss anything?
Derrick Brock i have a question please how much money do i need to open used tire shop and thank you
brilliant. thanks very insightful indeed
great video!
Thanks
Nice video!helpful!
Excellent info...subbed 👍
Thanks for subbing
Holy crap I learned so much
Awesome now go buy new tires
great video man
Thanks
you my friend did a really good job explaining it, i'd like you to speak a little slower you speak to fast, for people like me that is trying to learn it from you.
+Juan Solis thanks for the feedback
There's a slow motion option on RUclips 👍
What chain stores and or walmart put on used tires? High cost?
great helpful vid
Thanks for the feedback
thank you so much
You are welcome
Do you have a video out on how you chromed out your headlights on your solara?
+O Qureshi Yes, I got this guy to do it for me, here's how he did it:
ruclips.net/user/shared?ci=9zAp7FSIxfQ
Great video. Gracias
Hi
i have two summer tires 205/60/16 made in usa uniroyal
with a thread depth of 10/32 looking like new .I know that the tires are 12 years old and are not safe to drive since the meterial degrades over time(they were kept in the garage always)
i got me an A shore hardness tester and i measures between 65 and 78 of hardness.
are they safe to drive after seing these results i wonder?
ofc there is no cracks or bumps
Nah I wouldnt run them
Okay so what about tire patches? Costco told me 3 patches max then I need a new tire. I went to a tire shop and saw a lot of used tires with smooth Walls on the inside. Can you see tire patches or they’re blended in somehow?
Are you looking for 6mm+ (70%up ) tread depth tires ? All tires are done air tested. We have 20K in stock now. and ship 4-6 container every month, Whatsapp:+86 15965568012. Or Hongouts +1 234 248 6326. Will show my tires for you.
subscribed !!! awesome video The tire shop where I usually visit tends to charge me 10 more bucks per tire if I have TPMS sensors. The printed recipe will say "$10 fee for tpms/ installation and/or calibration something like that. Don't know if I am getting robbed??? however I kinda like them and I have being going there for years even to install new tires instead of buying them used from them. Did anybody else notice at minute 6:00 under the T and O there is a figure shaped like Zeus holding a lightning rod or superman ready to set eyes on fire just before he hears Loise Lane pound while she drowns BvS? yeah me neither.
TPMS charge is to reset them. $10/tire is expensive
I always use to buy used tires but i stopped. You can rarely get all 4 matching tires although the shop i go to tries its best to find the closest possible matching tires. At times theyve told me to come back in a day or two an they would get me the closest tires. They also charged depending on the tire condition a few bucks more or less depending on the condition. Usually a decent set of 4 will cost you $160. About 2 years ago i decided to go the new route and bought a set of entry level Yokohomas for $200 on sale. When i went the used route i was usually going back to get a set of new used tires every 2 years. Also most used tires shops tend to only give you a week warranty.
Sometimes it's not worth it for a car you'll keep.
Of your flipping a car it might be ok
@@speedkar99 This is the car i had before this current car was on its last legs. When i took it to the shop he told me it was before if i just another car at this point. Although told me tires were pretty shot. In that case i just put on some used tires.
What bout tire that the indicator its not reach but it has light crack on the groove?
Those tires are dry and will slide in the rain
Wait, Canada? Why are you using 4/32 in instead of 3 mm?
+Kurosu Ha the same reason why we use 5/8" spark plug sockets instead of metric. Everything's mixed up here because of Americas imperial system
you wouldn't have 4/32 in imperial,,it should be 1/8 by virtue of using the lowest common denominator. You don't have a 20/32 spark plug.. Otherwise some helpful information in there.
Lee Pike
Uh, no, you don't, but thanks for playing!
A "thirty-second" is the measurement unit. Much like a _milli-meter_ (thousandth of a meter) is the measurement unit for wrenches. Just as you don't call a "10 mm" wrench a "1cm," you don't reduce 32nds to the common denominator.
...but, hey, we're all real impressed you aced elementary-school math!
@@biglee36 You don't know tires. It's always 32nds. 2/32 is when you need to be tossing the tire. Minimum depth. And they make them on passenger tires generally (well why should I educate you.. you probably think 100% treadlife is 32/32nds HAHAHAH) it isn't. Google before you talk out of your other end, Lee.
wow, here in WV mount and balance charge is usually about five dollars per tire.
+TheCoatneyadkins that's cheap. Here is $20
What does the last number mean ie. 87 or 91 and what does w or v mean?
+Dave Derlego speed rating
nice video bro
+ziyad752 thanks Ziyad752!!
So are my 1958 tires good to use? Their soft and have never been used
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Bro, I didn’t know Justin Geatje had a RUclips channel
What if there is cracking on the inside diameter
Tires wear from 10/32 to 2/32, that is 8/32 usable wear.
If you buy new tires when reaching 4/32, you use 6/32 of tread. So, you only use the 3/4 (6/8) of the legal wear, basically you spend 33% more money for the tires, probably increased your safety for 2-3X or more.
*I purchased used Michelin tires that look good 80% , cost me 170$ and if i buy a new tires will cost me 700$*
Dope bro
Thanks bro
so good~
+于小清 thanks
Beat tire video ever
Awesome!
Wouldve loved for it to be a used Qtip
Is it safe to mix winter tires with all season tires in dry condition?
Yes but they should be the same on the same axle
@@speedkar99 thanks
speedkar99 love ur videos. Is it worth buying ebay Monster brand brake rotors and pads kit. it shows from canada, im in U.S. 2005 Lexus Es330
+tony smith thanks
Never heard of the Monster brand, except for HDMI cables haha
speedkar99 m.ebay.com/itm/F-R-Rotor-S-Pad-Black-Zinc-Drill-2004-2005-2006-Lexus-ES330-/152427050459?hash=item237d5c35db%3Ag%3AlVcAAOSw4CFYqATg&_trkparms=pageci%253A42d13279-2053-11e7-b969-74dbd180e0c8%257Cparentrq%253A67a8bc9315b0a624b919567dfffe3896%257Ciid%253A21
Very informative video.but when you said thread instead of tread.....great video tho
What a good price for a Used Tire for a Nissan Sentra 2017. I payed $60 in NYC FOR each tire
I have bought many many used tires and never had any issues. Hell I'm buying some 4 blizzaks for 120 for all of them and the tires look fine. I think the guy changed cars..
+Rich Lo great. I agree, there are some good deals to be had!
I echo your thoughts.....been buying used for awhile and only problem I had was some Primewells...so so noisy, never buy them
Nice GS I have a 430 2001 sane rims
Nice
Just got a tire and rim for 60 the ones one the 06 like urs is that ok like 1 hr ago
Brand New tire
5:45 point proven i dont care what a facebook post talks about. This guys knows his stuff. People say dont buy used tires because they will be worn.
If all the things he said are checked
Good quality tyre.
Used for 20,000km lets say
1 or 2 years old.
With soft good thread and no issues with uneven wear.
Why not save a couple of bucks,if youre planning to drive it less in that season or maybe just sell it...
Most tyres last 5 years.
But buying a 2 year old tyre for half of the price for a new one seems FAIR in terms of money
I love how these stupid a££ magazines say we compared a new tyre with 8mm thread depth to a used tyre with 1.6mm depth ? bro are you fcking insane 😂😂😂 at least compared a new tyre which has been driven maybe quality to a Chinese tyre which was in storage for 3 years,otherwise what the F are you even comparing,used tyres are dangerous,well in that case let me buy new tyres every year wtf ???😂😂
Agreed! Used tires are a really good value especially on an older car that you might not be keeping for too long.
However, On my family van or my daily, im putting new tires since I'll be keeping it a while.
Did you attend the scott Kilmer school of film?
Best tire video on RUclips .
Really?
what kind of unit is 3/32"?! :)) Oh my God! Otherwise, nice video!
Inches
I change my tires when the wires exposed.
Some tire shop was trying to sell me 3yo Tokyo tires with cracks along the thread. I need four tires and all four had the same problem. I no thanks and walked out.
The cracks are the worse...the rubber has dried and those tires will be very slippery
I suppose they can be used to burn laps at a drift event or trade in a clunker
Can you use normal metrics? Like mm? Who knows what 10/32 of what it is????
Tires are typically measured in imperial.
I am Canadian and have to use both metrics
@@speedkar99 I know you in Canada use both. That's why I ask. Tyres are not measured in imperial. 195/55/15 only 15 in zoll( in his) 195- mm
Why would you want to replace your tires if it is still not blown up? I run mine until it explodes.
That's dangerous for me driving next to you
i do that too
Good ol Kijiji eh
Lol yep
I bought an old car that was parked with a new set of tires for 5 years. The owner kept them inflated. I pumped the tires up and took the car home. About a month later, one of the tires separated. The tread look as if interlaced fingers pulled apart.
All tires degrade over time. My neighbor had a set of tires in his garage ozone deplete and cracked all out. It depends on the compounds of the tire at manufacture. They can vary in durability greatly. By the way, there were no windows in his garage.
@@oby-1607 Buddy used to buy military surplus at Fort Ord. One of his lots had a few tires wrapped in paper. They looked beautiful. He put them on a farm wagon and they lasted a week. They all chunked out and practically disintegrated.
What if you can see the wires on the inside
That's bad
@@speedkar99 thanks
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So many people can't afford new tires anymore and simply drive on bald tires until cash flow improves or there is a coupon at Costco. It's way safer to just replace it with a used tire and stop putting off tire replacement.
Exactly, not safe to drive on bald tires. If you can't afford new tires...you can't afford to drive.
Pls send me price of ur tyre
Thanks. Also: *tread
O SHIT YOU'RE CANADIAN AYY
+TheMidnightNarwhal yea eh
I'd take my chances with old name brand tires over cheap new Chinese tires.
Same