What To Look For When Buying Used Tires

Check The Tire Beads

The area where the tire sits against the wheel when mounted is the bead, there should be no rips. If there are, the tire could have been mounted improperly to too quickly. If there are any visible scratches, the owner may have been improperly storing the tire. If a tire is leaking, it could be a bad bead seal. Sometimes the wheel starts to rust underneath and if it extends to the rim flange, where the tire beat is seated, it can cause damage. Leaking occurs through rust pits and that is when it starts to corrode.