I have saved a ton over the years getting used tires. Yes on rare occasion I've had issues with tires going bad, but that can even happen with brand new tires. Likely my best find is my current set on my XJ, by far not the cheapest but getting virtually brand new tires on Cragar wheels for about 1/2 new cost was one hell of a win.
Heck yeah Doug, Right on! This is such a great video. I absolutely approve of this method. It worked for the Dunlops I chose for the Grievous Ultra Stars. It's handling great and looking great so there ain't nuttin wrong with buying used tires! 👍
Absolutely, used tires have got me through many years of trouble free service, if you know how to check them over and make sure they're not coming apart internally and externally and no other damage. I put a set of used tires on my utility trailer 4 years ago, no problems with them at all, they looked like a set of take-off's from a new vehicle someone purchased and swapped out their preferred wheel/tire package, I paid $240 for 4 tires for that trailer, over about $600 for a brand new set so saved a bit more than 1/2 the cost of new tires, and the trailer does great with the all terrain LT tires on it, much more stable especially in bad weather.
@@DEInTheGarage Seems quite common here in Idaho at least that people buy a brand new truck and first thing they swap are the wheels and tires, and most times you can get them pretty cheap because they're never going to use them again, and don't care about cost they just want them out of their garage or out of the bed of their truck ASAP LOL.
Some junkyards here in PA still try to sell tires that were made in the 20th century (over 20 years old at the end of 2019!!), and I had to teach the owner of my favorite yard how to read DOT codes. With the exception of a handful of tires made in 1999, pre-2000 tires have a 3-digit date code. The spare tire for my '96 ZJ Orvis Edition has an 056 date code, or the 5th week of 1996. The Grand Cherokee was built on February 29, 1996 (Leap Day). The spare is original, and I plan to replace it ASAP.
You did a great job explaining everything. I would also recommend that you also look at this information on new vehicles as well, remember the Ford Explorer tire blowouts due to installation of 7+ year old tires.
Excellent words of advice, Señor Doug! Also, wouldn't hurt to give the wheels they're mounted to a decent looking-over for any damage and/or corrosion.
That is a valid point. I considered adding some info on rims in here, but I didnt want to cloud the issue. maybe in a future u-pull we can go over it quick
In regards to your uneven tread wear assessment I usually take care of uneven tread with a couple of good burnouts that usually works....😂😂😂👍 I buy used tires all the time for my vehicles as a matter of fact a few years ago I bought four used tires for my wife's car and those tires lasted 2 years even with all the driving she does
Honestly, I learned something extremely helpful from yall. I never knew the date if the tires before, in one of your u pull videos you showed where it was and how to read it, recently saw some irok super swampers (iirc) on facebook. Tread looked good, had some cracks but nothing severe, mostly around the shoulder. They only wanted 200 for the set but then I remembered the date thing and asked for a pic of the date on the tires, they were almost. 7 years old! Cracks, and 7 year old tires I passed, they would've been going in my daily driver. Personally I couldnt trust them. EDIT: Forgot to mention it was a definite hard pass when I found out they were mostly kept chained together outside 80% of the time
Nothing wrong with used tires as long as you pick em using a set of guidelines like you just laid out for us Doug! I'm running a set of wheels I got used and can say it's the only way I was able to afford them. I do also hate the way we size our tires. 318/68/R18 what the $*!+ Is that? I have a hard time picturing that tire in my head. 35x12.5x18 is the same tire size but seems pretty simple to follow. As a Canadian I do prefer the metric system for lots of things but use both daily. But this is more a problem of picking one unit of measurement and sticking to it! I paint parking lot lines for a living I use SAE measurements. I don't think I've ever came up to a lot and said to myself " these parking stalls need to be 5490mm long x 50% width with lines that are 4 inchs wide". I got confused just trying to type that. I'll try to measure a lot like that tomorrow and see how it goes 💩!
Michelin stopped making tires in the size that I need for my vehicle, but I found some that are five years old in new condition-stored indoors I believe. If i can get them at a good price, I was wondering if they are worth purchasing and how long they would last?
If you watch Craigslist, etc. you can find tires and sometimes wheels from brand new vehicles that the buyer swapped out so you get a dang good set of wheels and tires for a fraction of the cost of new. I just bought new tires for my 98 ZJ this morning, Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S's in 235/75-R15's ~$657 for all 4 tires, mounted, balanced, installed, etc. Got $50 back from my old tires because they were almost new ~4700 miles on them, and another $70 rebate. So with that I paid about $537 for all 4 tires. Many people have larger tires of course but that was just an example of a brand new set of tires cost on an older vehicle...today's vehicles are ridiculous with 18+" wheels and less ground clearance LOL. My 2008 Toyota Tundra had 18" wheels tires for it were no less than $1400 for a set of 4 all terrain LT rated tires.
@@DEInTheGarage There definitely is, and if you don't get impatient and just keep searching you can find all sorts of great deals, not just on tires, but whole vehicles too.
There is a manufacturers date on the side of the tire if the tire is 4 years old or older you should pass on it. This is the first thing you should look for when buying new or used tires
Many tires shops look at that and won't install them if they're past a certain age I believe? Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I've had a few shops tell me this as well.
Sometimes you just need a dam tire We've all been there I have had a tired explode from the junkyard because I Was carelesse about my choosing Also if you're driving and all wheel drive Jeep like I do try to get all of your tires be the same size I know sometimes it's impossible for those of us on a budget and sometimes some dumb a** kids stabs your tires but try
Buying used tires can save you a lot of money.I bought a set of 275/65/20 BFG all terrains for my ram pick up for $50.00 each three years ago.They still today,have plenty of meat left on them.
I’m looking to buy a used set of tires. How do I know if they hold air if they aren’t on wheels? There are pictures with them on the truck it was on, but the guy apparently got a new set and wanted to sell these. Any tips?
To be honest, I do not have a trick for that. You can look on the inside of the tire for signs of patches or holes, but a bit of it is going to come down to faith if they arent on wheels... maybe that is a red flag. who knows
Its simple, buy only new tires Alot is riding on your tires But it's TRUE, nothing wrong with buying used if done RIGHT. you find tires that are 1yr or less old, go for it.
Whaddya know, I was the monkey with a tool box who asked about junkyard tires! Thanks so much!
As and you shall receive! That is how we do here at D&E
Best used tire presentation EVER...Thanks man.
I have saved a ton over the years getting used tires. Yes on rare occasion I've had issues with tires going bad, but that can even happen with brand new tires. Likely my best find is my current set on my XJ, by far not the cheapest but getting virtually brand new tires on Cragar wheels for about 1/2 new cost was one hell of a win.
Heck yeah Doug, Right on! This is such a great video. I absolutely approve of this method. It worked for the Dunlops I chose for the Grievous Ultra Stars. It's handling great and looking great so there ain't nuttin wrong with buying used tires! 👍
Absolutely, used tires have got me through many years of trouble free service, if you know how to check them over and make sure they're not coming apart internally and externally and no other damage.
I put a set of used tires on my utility trailer 4 years ago, no problems with them at all, they looked like a set of take-off's from a new vehicle someone purchased and swapped out their preferred wheel/tire package, I paid $240 for 4 tires for that trailer, over about $600 for a brand new set so saved a bit more than 1/2 the cost of new tires, and the trailer does great with the all terrain LT tires on it, much more stable especially in bad weather.
You man, you got some awesome tires used!
@@DEInTheGarage Seems quite common here in Idaho at least that people buy a brand new truck and first thing they swap are the wheels and tires, and most times you can get them pretty cheap because they're never going to use them again, and don't care about cost they just want them out of their garage or out of the bed of their truck ASAP LOL.
Far another view EVERY vehicle on the road is driving on used tires!!!
This is a good way to save some bucks. Great tips.
Wow.. mind blown. haha. very good point!
Some junkyards here in PA still try to sell tires that were made in the 20th century (over 20 years old at the end of 2019!!), and I had to teach the owner of my favorite yard how to read DOT codes. With the exception of a handful of tires made in 1999, pre-2000 tires have a 3-digit date code. The spare tire for my '96 ZJ Orvis Edition has an 056 date code, or the 5th week of 1996. The Grand Cherokee was built on February 29, 1996 (Leap Day). The spare is original, and I plan to replace it ASAP.
Haha, yea I am not sure I would want to put too much faith in that spare
Great video and perfect timing! I will watch this again before "tire shopping" at the U-pull. Thanks and "keep on jeep'n"
Happy hunting!
You did a great job explaining everything. I would also recommend that you also look at this information on new vehicles as well, remember the Ford Explorer tire blowouts due to installation of 7+ year old tires.
Yes, 100%
Excellent words of advice, Señor Doug! Also, wouldn't hurt to give the wheels they're mounted to a decent looking-over for any damage and/or corrosion.
That is a valid point. I considered adding some info on rims in here, but I didnt want to cloud the issue. maybe in a future u-pull we can go over it quick
In regards to your uneven tread wear assessment I usually take care of uneven tread with a couple of good burnouts that usually works....😂😂😂👍 I buy used tires all the time for my vehicles as a matter of fact a few years ago I bought four used tires for my wife's car and those tires lasted 2 years even with all the driving she does
HAHA... fair point... just burn 'em in to fit. love it
Honestly, I learned something extremely helpful from yall. I never knew the date if the tires before, in one of your u pull videos you showed where it was and how to read it, recently saw some irok super swampers (iirc) on facebook. Tread looked good, had some cracks but nothing severe, mostly around the shoulder. They only wanted 200 for the set but then I remembered the date thing and asked for a pic of the date on the tires, they were almost. 7 years old! Cracks, and 7 year old tires I passed, they would've been going in my daily driver. Personally I couldnt trust them.
EDIT: Forgot to mention it was a definite hard pass when I found out they were mostly kept chained together outside 80% of the time
oh dang. Glad you passed on those!
First tire&Wheel combo was a used set off a Wrangler. 48% tread life...loved them ...ran them down to nothing
Nothing wrong with used tires as long as you pick em using a set of guidelines like you just laid out for us Doug! I'm running a set of wheels I got used and can say it's the only way I was able to afford them. I do also hate the way we size our tires. 318/68/R18 what the $*!+ Is that? I have a hard time picturing that tire in my head. 35x12.5x18 is the same tire size but seems pretty simple to follow. As a Canadian I do prefer the metric system for lots of things but use both daily. But this is more a problem of picking one unit of measurement and sticking to it! I paint parking lot lines for a living I use SAE measurements. I don't think I've ever came up to a lot and said to myself " these parking stalls need to be 5490mm long x 50% width with lines that are 4 inchs wide". I got confused just trying to type that. I'll try to measure a lot like that tomorrow and see how it goes 💩!
Yea, I am fine with metric OR standard, but why mix them?? If the tread and sidewall are measure in mm, measure the rims the same way... oh well
Michelin stopped making tires in the size that I need for my vehicle, but I found some that are five years old in new condition-stored indoors I believe. If i can get them at a good price, I was wondering if they are worth purchasing and how long they would last?
If you watch Craigslist, etc. you can find tires and sometimes wheels from brand new vehicles that the buyer swapped out so you get a dang good set of wheels and tires for a fraction of the cost of new.
I just bought new tires for my 98 ZJ this morning, Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S's in 235/75-R15's ~$657 for all 4 tires, mounted, balanced, installed, etc. Got $50 back from my old tires because they were almost new ~4700 miles on them, and another $70 rebate. So with that I paid about $537 for all 4 tires. Many people have larger tires of course but that was just an example of a brand new set of tires cost on an older vehicle...today's vehicles are ridiculous with 18+" wheels and less ground clearance LOL. My 2008 Toyota Tundra had 18" wheels tires for it were no less than $1400 for a set of 4 all terrain LT rated tires.
There are some insane deal out there if you know how and where to look
@@DEInTheGarage There definitely is, and if you don't get impatient and just keep searching you can find all sorts of great deals, not just on tires, but whole vehicles too.
There is a manufacturers date on the side of the tire if the tire is 4 years old or older you should pass on it. This is the first thing you should look for when buying new or used tires
Many tires shops look at that and won't install them if they're past a certain age I believe? Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I've had a few shops tell me this as well.
Four year is the DOTs max life of a tire to be on the road safely
6 years are the oldest any reputable shop will stop installing
Sometimes you just need a dam tire We've all been there I have had a tired explode from the junkyard because I Was carelesse about my choosing Also if you're driving and all wheel drive Jeep like I do try to get all of your tires be the same size I know sometimes it's impossible for those of us on a budget and sometimes some dumb a** kids stabs your tires but try
Buying used tires can save you a lot of money.I bought a set of 275/65/20 BFG all terrains for my ram pick up for $50.00 each three years ago.They still today,have plenty of meat left on them.
Amen to that!
Good info as always!
Thanks!
How can i find out if the tpms sensors are working on those used tires and wheels ?? Any tools ?
Great video super detailed
Thanks buddy
The best tires are brand new full size tires, I look under S10 blazers for my blazer,
I’m looking to buy a used set of tires. How do I know if they hold air if they aren’t on wheels? There are pictures with them on the truck it was on, but the guy apparently got a new set and wanted to sell these. Any tips?
To be honest, I do not have a trick for that. You can look on the inside of the tire for signs of patches or holes, but a bit of it is going to come down to faith if they arent on wheels... maybe that is a red flag. who knows
D&E In The Garage I think is was when I asked him about they he stopped responding
When buying a used car or used wheels and tires inspect each tire to see that they’re all the same and have the same manufacture date
Damn man I'm all the way in Trinidad and Tobago I would like to get in touch with you to purchase Tuesday for export
hit me up. dandeoffroad@gmail.com. I am always open to a new business venture
Its simple, buy only new tires
Alot is riding on your tires
But it's TRUE, nothing wrong with buying used if done RIGHT.
you find tires that are 1yr or less old, go for it.
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