DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES OF BUYING USED TYRES OR RE-TREADS

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING USED TYRES AND RETREADED TYRES

Advantages

Best and cheap pricing - Used tyres come with much lower prices than a new set, even if the used set is in great condition. This leaves the driver free to pursue paying for extras like alignment and balancing that will make tires last even longer on the road.

Buying used tyres well is part of a greater plan for some drivers. Economical drivers will often get good at inspecting used tyres to make sure they get great deals that won't compromise their safety on the road. Buying used also helps cut down on waste; if everybody simply bought new, there would be a glut of perfectly good tyres laying around.

If inspected well, used tyres can last longer than expected

Disadvantages

Uneven wear - If the previous owner of the vehicle is not aware about maintaining their tyre sets, you may see a slopy tread which is caused by lack of alignment. Some of these can be evident, but others can be pretty hard to spot. Look for wear in the inside or outside grooves of a tire to be sure it is in good condition.

Patches - Some used tyres for sale at the less honorable used tyre shops can be practically worn out with prior patching, bubbles or thin spots. Some of these tyres are almost like seives. Check out tires thoroughly and use visual practice to get good at spotting second-hand damage.

Tough Purchasing Conditions - The above tips are great when you are able to physically visit a store location to look at your used tyres, but in an online sale, such as gumtree or olx, it's not possible to really thoroughly inspect the tires prior to buying, so it's a good idea to avoid any used tire sale where the goods are not on display for you to take a look at. In this case, it's much better to go with a lower-rates set of new tyres, and rely on good maintenance and warranty protection to get more mileage out of one set, so that you don't have to spend all of that money all over again.

Keep the above in mind when looking for used tyres. Remember that used tyres can be a great bargain, but they are only as valuable as the safety that they provide on the road. Used tires that are free of wear problems and have lots of tread can be real money savers, but always educate yourself on how to spot wear, tear, and take a look at any relevant recall information.