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What's the best way of going about selling used tires? Is there one?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by aryant, Apr 16, 2017.

  1. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    aryant

    aryant [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was gifted a set of 285/75/16 BFG KO2s for Christmas last year, and I really don't like them. They are too big for what I want, and I find that my truck drives like crap after having them put on. I am looking to go back down to 265/75/16, but the tires I have on now, are in excellent shape, with only pavement miles on them.
    Does anyone have any recommendations for the best way/place to sell used tires?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Craigs List works for me.

    I've sold an amazing number of serviceable used tires that way, usually in less than 2 weeks. But you have to price them right.

    I never talk about what they came off of or what they fit. That's the buyers problem. All I do is specify size, model, tread depth and take good photos.
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    Thanks for the info. Any tips on pricing them. I know what they go for new, obviously, but I have never tried to sell used tires before. Like I said, the tires are in fantastic shape. I would put them easily at 90-95%
     
  4. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Start high, expect offers. You can always come down, but not go up.

    If they are that fresh, 75% of retail could be a realistic starting point.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    Sounds good, thank you for the input.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    I price any thing I want to sell fair. What would I be willing to pay if I was buying it is what I sell for. Used tires about half of new price is all I would pay or I would just buy new.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    sjwhitaker Today Was A Good Day.

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    Also, if your on Facebook (I don't use the actual Facebook part anymore) list them on Facebook Marketplace. I put a set of used 265/75s on there yesterday and within an hour had a buyer on his way to get them and during that time I had another guy sending me messages asking about them. I've had great luck on there.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    Awesome, thanks for the heads up.
     

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