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Buying used tires

 
Old Mar 1, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Default Buying used tires
Other than measuring tread depth, what else should one do when looking to buy a set of used tires?
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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how old they are, whether there's uneven wear on the center vs. the outsides, any punctures repaired, any cracks in the rubber - check the sidewall for flexibility
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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The date of manufacture is encoded on the side wall. 6 years is the recommended max. service life.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Check to see whether or not you have adequate insurance coverage.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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haha, whatever. Everybody who didn't buy tires in the last couple of months is driving around on used tires. No worries, just be sure you get a decent set.
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