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Pros & Cons of Staggered Fitment
Attractive Design
Improved Handling
Improved Cornering
Bumpier Ride
Poor Traction in Snow
How do I find my tire size?
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Pros & Cons of Staggered Fitment
Attractive Design
Improved Handling
Improved Cornering
Bumpier Ride
Poor Traction in Snow
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By Tire Agent Staff
May 25, 2023
Are you looking for new tires but not sure if it’s worth the cost? If so, it’s important to understand why buying used tires can be a costly mistake. While used tires might seem like a cheaper option up front, in reality, they come with serious drawbacks that make them a poor purchase decision.
So when it comes to deciding which type of tire to buy for your car, remember: Never settle for cheap used tires. Investing in premium-quality new tires backed by TireAgent’s fin
ancing options and manufacturers’ warranties will help ensure that your car runs safely and reliably over its lifetime — no matter what kind of roads life takes you down!
A small percentage of people might argue that reusing used tires that still have tread life on them is good for the environment. It’s true that reusing tires keeps them out of landfills, but a number of companies have found ways to repurpose rubber, including in the manufacturing of asphalt, playground surfaces and other rubber materials. You can learn more about rubber recycling from Recycling Inside, an industry newsletter for recycling industry professionals.
The primary reason vehicle owners consider buying used tires is that the cost of used tires tends to be 30% to 50% lower than brand-new tires. Some vehicle owners reason that putting brand-new tires on a vehicle that has 100,000 or more miles doesn’t make sense. Why put new tires on a car that’s at the end of its life? In the next section, we’ll answer that question.
From compromising your safety on the road to shortening the lifespan of your car, here are six important reasons why you should never buy a used set of tires.
There are a number of places where you can find used tires for sale, including local used tire shops, junkyards, online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace and eBay. You can also buy used tires online, but not from Tire Agent. We don’t sell anything we wouldn’t put on our families’ cars. Period.
What are take-off tires, and is it OK to buy them? Take-off tires are almost new, barely used, factory-installed tires that a car buyer doesn't want. Because some automakers put midrange tires as OE on new vehicles, it’s not uncommon for a customer to purchase upgraded tires, or negotiate upgraded tires into the purchase price.
Some dealerships then resell takeoff tires at a discounted price.
These tires likely have only a few miles on them, driven by test drivers and salespeople at the dealership. You may be able to find good deals on take-off tires, but the bottom line is: A used tire is a used tire.
Whether you’re buying used tires (which we don’t recommend) or new tires, being a smart shopper will help you get the most for your money.
Here is what you should look for when buying new tires, used tires, and take-off tires:
If you’re buying take-off tires from a car dealership, you may be able to get a decent set of nearly new tires. In an ideal world, when it is time to replace one tire, the smartest thing to do is replace all four. The reason is that your vehicle handles better, performs better and gets better miles per gallon when you have four equally worn tires of the same make, model and type.
We understand this may be cost-prohibitive, which is one of the reasons we offer several payment options.
An argument could be made in favor of purchasing one used tire as a temporary replacement until the driver can afford a full set of brand-new tires. The single replacement tire functions like a temporary spare. It’s something to consider if you are waiting for new tires to come in and if you don’t have far to drive. However, you might find it safer and cheaper to rent a car for a day or two while you await your tire delivery from Tire Agent.
Bottom line: When buying used or new tires, a full set is always preferred over a single or partial set purchase. It’s better for your vehicle’s performance and fuel efficiency.
No. You should not purchase retreads for passenger vehicles. This is a specific type of tire refurbishing that’s used in the trucking and transportation industry. They’re also known as recap tires and remolded tires. The manufacturer of retreads puts the tire through a remanufacturing process. Retreads are not intended for passenger vehicles. They work well with trailer tires in the drive and trailer positions.
According to our research, used tire prices are 30% to 50% less than brand-new tires. The cost of used tires depends on:
Vehicles that are out of alignment and tires that were not rotated and balanced properly, will wear unevenly. Read more about tire and wheel rotation, and the effects these regular maintenance tasks have on the quality and longevity of tires.
Tire Agent’s online store lets shoppers search for new aftermarket tires that match their vehicle’s specifications. From any page, select Shop and then enter your vehicle’s make, model, year and trim level. We’ll ask you to confirm your tire size, which we explain how to find in a separate post on reading tire sizes.
You’ll be able to filter through the tires based on a number of factors, including price.