used tires?

**frugal is fun** · 10-07-2010, 09:31 AM

anyone ever put used tires on their car instead of new ones?

I'm going to need two new front tires before winter and I took a different route home yesterday and saw a sign for "used tires for sale" out front of a Automotive Garage.

any advice on this one?

**Russ** · 10-07-2010, 09:38 AM

I'm not a fan of them, but when I was a broke teenager, it was all I could afford.

If you insist on doing it, ask the mechanic if they can get 2 of the same kind.

**frugal is fun** · 10-07-2010, 10:07 AM

I don't insist, just curious

maybe I'll look into it just for the hek of it.

Russ you seem to be my FV resident handyman! I really appreciate your advice!

**Russ** · 10-07-2010, 10:27 AM

Since you don't insist, I suggest 4 *new* tires then. When you buy used you have no idea what you're getting.

and you're welcome. Glad to help. *send cookies*

**Contrary Housewife** · 10-07-2010, 10:27 AM

Do you know how to inspect a tire and how much tread wear is legal in your state?

Like Russ, I had them when I could afford nothing else, but they won't last long and I'm not sure I recommend them for winter driving. It's one thing to have nearly bald tires in summer and quite another when the roads get slick.

**lparker** · 10-07-2010, 12:23 PM

Just because it's used doesn't mean it's bald. If it's got decent tread at a decent price...why not?

**fernykins** · 10-07-2010, 01:01 PM

I've done it all the time. I have been going to the same place for years. They are very careful about what they sell. I also would get 2 of the same make and tread.
Fern