AdamBrisebois Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I found a seller on ebay that offers 50-80% treadlife matching sets of tires. He has at least 2-3 full sets of 235/55/19's at any given time for around 200-300 bucks. I just picked up a full set for $195 + free shipping on their "first day sale" promotions.. Can't beat that, even if I only get 25,000 out of them, I'm still coming out WAY cheaper than buying a set of Kumhos. If anyone is wanting to check them out, here's the link to their store: http://www.ebay.com/sch/tiresoutlet2012/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 I hope you guys can save as much money as I did :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Journey Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Too risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Too risky. No risks with Ebay's buyer protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) Too risky. What do you mean? I've bought tires from eBay b4. Good tires, my bother in law now has that car, and they are holding good after 1 year. Yellow sea brand. Wait.. Are the tires used? 195 for 1, or for all 4? 4 tires for 195$ is too cheap. Even in my cheap ass eyes. LoL. Edited August 4, 2012 by Mcgusto82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Journey Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I mean using used tires is risky. Weakening of the internal structure from misuse may not be visually detectable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 What I don't understand is why anyone would take a chance with one of the most important components in the control of your vehicle by cheaping out on tires. In my opinion there are some things just worth spending a little more on when my ass is on the line. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I agree! People fail to realize that the tires are the most important part of your vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 There's lots of people who can't afford to put on 100$ tires on a car that might be worth just 500$. Just because you can afford it, doesn't mean everyone can.. The used tire business is huge, and it isn't going away anytime soon. Additionally, those used tires are either going to another car, or a land fill. What do you prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 People can do whatever they want. If they choose to put used tires on their vehicles, that is a risk they are taking. For me personally, it is not something I will ever do. I value my safety and that of my family/passengers too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sxt Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 If you can't properly maintain your vehicle, then you should not have bought it. Of course, my family is going to be safe and I will always buy new tires no matter what. Kind of important, but I guess you buy cheap shoes for your feet too eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCacher Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I was going to say I'd never use used tires but upon thinking about it I just don't know if I'd want to get used tires on-line. I'd prefer to see them first hand. There is a market for used tires, I just sold my old winter tires to someone. They pick them up this evening. I don't think it would bother me too much, especially for winter tires. For long term tires, I'd probably go new but if I had a need for tires short term tires (ie, selling vehicle soon, passing a safety inspection on a budget) I don't think I'd want to lay out 'new tire money' if there was a cheaper option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvictre Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I replaced my warped Kuhmo's with Pirelli's. The ride is so much better and the tires were actually cheaper then the Kuhmos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riashaw Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 i've bought used tires before plenty of times. and ya know what, sometimes in a pinch when you've got 19" wheels and a tire is punctured and not repairable you really have no other choice but to scrounge around for whatever you can find (and "nobody" stocks new 19" tires, especially not the size we're "supposed" to have on these journeys) i stepped up my tire size to 255/50 19, with this used set - i'm glad i did because for $100 for a set of 4 i can decide if i like how they feel, if the clearance is enough, and if i'm going to get this size again. $100 is a much nicer price for an experiment than $1,000. ps: i've now put 20,000 miles on these experimental used tires, which is more than i got out of the first set of kumho's that the thing came stock with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riashaw Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 oh, and just an offtopic "lol" to cccacher - beretta is a chevy not a pontiac you silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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