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Things To Look Out For When Buying Used Tires

When buying secondhand (used) tires either from a tire shop or an online auction site its important that you are aware of the following 5 issues. You can then ask the right questions and make sure you don’t end up with a tire purchase that leaves you and your wallet feeling deflated!

Rubber Cracking or Perishing
A good thing to check when purchasing a second hand tire is for any perishing or cracking of the sidewall and tread rubber. It is wise to give the sidewall a good flex and make sure there are no cracks or chords visible. It is normal to have very fine surface perish lines if the tire is not brand new however make sure they are no more than that.

You can learn more by visiting second hand mini and reading the article on 5 Things To Look Out For When Buying Used Tyres

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