Many people tend to assume that whenever there's an issue with one (or many) of their tires, they have to drop a serious amount of cash in order to get them replaced. However, many have turned to junkyards as a means to find tires to use for their vehicles. So what's the difference between buying used tires and other parts from a junkyard and buying new ones from a dealer? We're here to tell you about the perks of buying used tires at a junkyard.

Perks of Buying Used Tires from a Junkyard

Since there are plenty of perks that come with buying used tires from a junkyard, we're going to cover the most common reasons:

●        Quality & Safety - Believe it or not, used tires from a junkyard can be as good as new. However, it's important to do a bit of research on the tires you're looking at before you purchase them. On the sidewall of the tire you can find the tire's serial number so you can find out how old it is. If the used tires you are looking at happen to be over five years old, they may have already deteriorated enough to render them unsafe for the road. In addition to this, check out the tread of the tire. If the used tire has at least 50 percent of its tread, it still has plenty of life left in it. Another thing worth mentioning is that it's important to purchase used tires from a reputable junkyard. This means that they look after their products and know what product is safe to be sold.

●        Eco-Friendly - Since millions of tires sit in landfills and contribute to the pollution of our planet, buying used tires from a junkyard helps minimize the long-term problems tires often contribute to. In addition to depleting our natural resources, tires in landfills release harmful chemicals into our water and soil as they decompose. If such tires are burned for fuel, they emit several harmful chemicals into our atmosphere. So in addition to saving money, buying used tires helps lessen the environmental impact used tires often create.

●        Save Money - Sure, one can drop a couple hundred dollars on a single new tire through a dealer or manufacturer, but more often than not one can buy an entire set of new junkyard tires for the price of one. Although junkyard tires may not come with a warranty, there are several junkyards that offer a return policy that will protect a customer in the event the tire/tires under-perform. If you happen to have a vehicle you don't plan on keeping or have a vehicle you're leasing, junkyard tires are an excellent choice. They're a sensible choice in such situations since you're not making a long-term investment on something you won't have for very long.

Considering the information above, there are plenty of reasons to buy used tires from a junkyard. Thankfully, is here to do exactly that. Contact us today for more information!