It goes without saying that new tyres will be in better condition than second hand. Any respectable second hand tyre dealer will however, rigorously check a tyre before making it available for sale. Do not purchase second hand tyres if they show serious signs of damage. A tyre should be free of cracks, cuts or swelling and the rubber should show no signs of perishing.
You should also be on the look out for patching. Unfortunately, some less-than scrupulous dealers have been known to patch bubbles or thin spots in tyres.
When you purchase a new tyre you can be confident that it was manufactured fairly recently. Rubber perishes with age, so when you purchase second hand tyres it is important you check the date of manufacture stamped on the tyre.
New tyres should have no signs of treadwear. However, the tread on second hand tyres will be partially worn.
Okay, so this is an obvious one. Second hand tyres are cheaper than new ones. Even for tyres in great condition a used set of tyres is going to cost you less than they would if they were new.
Discarded tyres are a serious environmental hazard because when tyres burn they release toxic compounds into the atmosphere. Extending the life of a tyre through second hand sales means fewer tyres end up at the dump. As reputable used tyre dealers, we only sell quality second hand tyres in good roadworthy condition.