Once you find the place that has the type of used tires you are looking for; the best thing to do is to take your time so you can buy a good used tire.

The truth is, most people will just wait for the attendant to choose and install the used tires for them, in most cases they show you what they have, talk a little bit about the price and just move on and before you know it, the used tire is on your car, you feel pretty good (1, 2, 3 and you back on the road).

But, this is not good at all. In fact you are making a big mistake. What is the matter with you? There is a pile of used tires and all you have to do is walk around until you see the better ones; Believe me the attendants know where they are, but the reality is, if you don’t look for them they will easily sell them for an extra 5 or 10 dollars to some one else.

This is my advice on how to buy a used tire.

Look for: “How much rubber is left, any bumps around both sides, and see the inside for any suspicious marks or indentations, it’s also better to find the best brands like Michelin, good year and radial if possible.”

It is so simple to do; and these few minutes are a huge help for you to have the best used tire possible.

Be aware of the fact that the attendant won’t make a big effort to give you the best one unless he realizes you know what you are looking for or you don’t mind to offer up in front an extra five dollars for each used tire.

This advice is from my experience driving a taxi in new york city and many times buying from different locations and basically I know the do’s and don’ts of how to buy a used tire.