Evaluate Tire tread depth
First you should determine how much life the tires have left in them by
looking at the depth of the tire tread. Using a gauge you can determine EXACTLY
how much is left.
Read the Tire Age
It is important to check the age of the. You can check the age of a tire
based on the writing on the side of the tire. Knowing how much tread is left,
you can calculate approximately how long of a life the tire has remaining based
on its age, remaining tread depth and your driving habits.
Know the UTQG Rating
The Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) rating, often called
the Treadwear Rating, is another important aspect to look at. The lower the
number, the softer the tire and the quicker it will wear out. Most race cars
use a UTQG of less than 100. The most economical, long lasting tires are around
450-600 UTQG. If you’re looking at a tire with a UTQC under 200, expect it to
wear quickly. It will have tons of grip and be a very high performance tire,
but that performance comes at the cost of durability. Anything between 200-400
is a relatively high performance tire that will last a normal
lifespan. Anything 450-600 should last a very long time, all things
considered equal, and be a great choice for durability, but likely at the cost
of performance.
Selling old tires doesn’t have to mean simply putting up a price and waiting for responses. Buyers often want to know the brand, size, tread depth, age, and whether there have been any repairs. If you’re planning to sell used tires, including those details can attract more serious buyers and reduce unnecessary questions.
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