The budget does not always allow buying new tires, and buying used tires seems like a reasonable way out of this situation. However, it is no secret that their condition affects driving safety. Therefore, when choosing used rubber, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances.
It is necessary
- - newspapers with ads;
- - a computer with Internet access.
Instructions
Step 1
Before you go shopping, decide how much you're willing to spend. Then carefully study the offers for new and used tires. Remember that at the same cost, buying new tires of a lower grade is more justified than buying rubber of a higher grade, but already used. Answer the question: where will you buy tires. After all, there are a lot of options: ads in newspapers, the Internet, at car markets, car services, with friends, acquaintances, etc. Weigh the pros and cons.
Step 2
First of all, when inspecting tires, check with the seller for the reason for the sale. Be careful if a motorist changes tires of one season, while the old ones are still fit for use, there may be a latent defect that the owner is silent about. Inquire about the history of the renovation. Keep in mind that side cuts or punctures make the tires unusable, even if they have been patched up.
Step 3
Check the production date of all wheels (marked on the sidewall). Sometimes sellers make kits using tires of the same model, but from spare wheels. In this case, the manufacturing time indicated on the tires from the pair may not coincide, which once again indicates their operation on different machines. Please note that due to the different quality of the rubber, the degree of wear, etc. such tires will not last long.
Step 4
Look carefully at the product you like. There should be no microcracks on the outer and inner sidewalls, traces of special sealant (vulcanizing paste), traces of patching and welding from the inside of the tires (especially on the side surfaces of radial tires), although traces of repair on the reverse side of the tread are acceptable. Since all these moments can lead to unpleasant consequences, for example, a layer of sealant makes the surface uneven and will cause an imbalance that sometimes cannot be removed using compensating weights.
Step 5
When buying tires, pay attention to tread wear. It should be uniform on all sides, since a difference in tread height of more than 1 mm can cause an uncontrollable skid. Also, do not take tires with a completely worn pattern or with unevenly worn tread around the entire circumference, because this will adversely affect the condition of the car's suspension and driving safety.
