Guide To Buying Tires

Examine The Tires For Signs Of Aging

Some used tires might look to be in good shape at first glance while being quite old. Used tires are known to sit dormant for months or years; if they are not stored in proper conditions, they can dry out or age rapidly. Look carefully at every inch of a used tire for signs of dry rot. Dry rot shows itself as small hairline cracks between the treads of the tires or sometimes in the sidewall. Dry rot reduces the overall strength of a tire’s rubber, making it much more prone to blowouts or punctures.