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Are used tires safe

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/10/2019

It depends on their condition: Look for sufficient tread and even wear. Make sure they are not dried out or cracking. Look for obvious punctures, such as nails or splits. Beyond that, if you can have your mechanic check them before you purchase them, all the better. Try offering the seller partial payment until the tires have been mounted at a garage you trust.

It is advisable to avoid used/worn tires where possible. Tires can experience wear in ways that are often not visibly detectable. Internal components can deteriorate from the inside out. Even a tire that appears new can be seriously compromised. A significant danger with older tires can be tread/belt separation.

Used tires are quite risky, and sales of them have sharply declined. If you're going to buy used tires, be sure to buy them from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer who has inspected them.

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