"Tips when purchasing used tires"
"Dunlop Tyres Manchester, CheapTyresManchester"
[ "Tips for purchasing used tyresIf you are budget-minded and values getting a good deal,getting a used tire is a great way to save a lot of money as long as you do it theright way. But if you do not, you might stand to regret the purchase andprobably end up paying more in the long term. Often, used tyres with more thanhalf the tread life left, go for prices as low as 1/5th of theiroriginal price, which honestly is a steal of a bargain. Lets explore some tipswhile buying used tyres.Check Tyre tread depthGetting a tyre tread depth gauge for around $5 is well worthit as it helps determine the life remaining on the tires. The gaugemeasurements are typically given in 32ndths of an inch and a new tire wouldhave between 10/32 to 12/32 of tread depth. Measuring the tread depth enablesyou to predict how much life is left on the tyre as well as what price to offerfor it (If the used tire tread depth is at 50%, you should offer no more than50% off MSRP). You can get the tyre tread depth measurements done at Dunloptyres Manchester or at a local mechanic while doing an oil change.How age affects tyre purchaseYou can determine the age of the tyre by knowing the tyre treaddepth and the driving habits of the driver. It is recommended that you replacethe tyre every 5-6 years, even if the tread depth is adequate, as the material degrades over time. Since changing a tyre requires you to pay between 80- pounds to 120 for mounting the tyres, balancing and installing, it is prudent to notwaste money buying tyres that are older or going to go bald pretty soonCheck for Defect and PatchesOnce you have evaluated the tyre age and tread depth, check thoroughlyto see if there are any visible defects. For instance, never purchase a tyrehaving bubbles in the sidewall region. Such tires could blow out without any warningat any instance. Visible patches on the inside of the tyre is generally anindication that it might not hold air and can lead to potential issues.Always check for any holes, dings, missing chunks, or anything that stands out.Sometimes uneven tread wear might happen, especially if theprevious vehicle had a bad alignment, leading the inner edge to wear out whilethe outer edge looks new. This is bad for the life of the tyre and you shouldbe on the lookout for this. At any cost, avoid getting used tyres with uneventread wearRetail Price and Tyre BrandsBefore making a purchase, always research the tyres youare planning to get  what is its retail price? How are the reviews? Forgetting a good idea of similar tires out there, visit Cheap Tyres Manchesterand use it as a baseline when comparing the used tyre prices. Sometimes, itmakes more sense to get a new tyre especially when there is a great promotionor when there is no quality used ones availableHaggle and NegotiateUsed tyres are usually sold by people who work at an autorepair store or a tire store and hence have plenty of them. Most likely theygot these tyres for free from customers who have recently upgraded their tires.It is always in the customers best interest to haggle and ask for a lowerprice. The main tip for negotiation is to wait until you are physically at thestore to negotiate and to always be willing to walk away if the seller does notbudge on the price. Coming with cash into the store lets the seller know thatyou are serious about the purchase and since used tyres are difficult to sell,sellers are usually willing to give you a better deal" ]