Advice on what to do with barely used off-road tires?

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hkon412

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Hi all. New to this forum. Just picked up 2022 Z71 Tahoe. Previous owner had RDR M/Ts (barely used) on it but I’m looking to swap out since they’re noisy and we’ll mainly be driving city streets, LA highways.

Aside for a few annual trips to Big Bear or Mammoth, likely won’t ever have a need for these. I’m told there are tire shops that might buy them? Anyone here interested? Should I just store them in case I get inspired for some off roading?
 

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Hi all. New to this forum. Just picked up 2022 Z71 Tahoe. Previous owner had RDR M/Ts (barely used) on it but I’m looking to swap out since they’re noisy and we’ll mainly be driving city streets, LA highways.

Aside for a few annual trips to Big Bear or Mammoth, likely won’t ever have a need for these. I’m told there are tire shops that might buy them? Anyone here interested? Should I just store them in case I get inspired for some off roading?
Just a heads up. You can not sell anything on here unless you have at least 100 posts and have been a member here for 180 days.

Maybe other members can give you advice on other methods on what route to take with your tires.
 

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Hi all. New to this forum. Just picked up 2022 Z71 Tahoe. Previous owner had RDR M/Ts (barely used) on it but I’m looking to swap out since they’re noisy and we’ll mainly be driving city streets, LA highways.

Aside for a few annual trips to Big Bear or Mammoth, likely won’t ever have a need for these. I’m told there are tire shops that might buy them? Anyone here interested? Should I just store them in case I get inspired for some off roading?
you can sell them locally or whatever but tires are sometimes a hard sale because people want them for nothing, but since they are off road tires the chances are slightly better of at least getting something for them I wouldn't price them at retail, try craigslist, facebook, etc
 

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Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

You can also see what the tire shop will offer you for them on a trade in, when you buy new a different tire. Bear in mind that name brand tires like Michelin/Goodyear/Cooper....etc. can bring more than an off brand tire. I would not get just a strictly highway tread for quiet operation. I would think about all season tread that can be used for light off road use and still be quiet.
 

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Around here, slightly used tires sell on Facebook Marketplace for roughly 50%-60% of new. If they show any appreciable wear, they will go around 25%-30% if new.

Good tire places won’t buy them likely due to the liability concerns.
 

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Yea i dont see many tire shops offering to buy used tires…and definitely wouldnt be at a good rate to you. I tried offing the factory tires on my wifes high country to discount tire when swapping them out. They had under 700 miles on them. Like brand new. I think they said they would give me $200-300 toward the price of a new set. Um no thanks.

Best bet is to sell them outright yourself, marketplace, craigslist, ebay etc.
 
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Appreciate all the tips! I just checked with Americas tire and they said they’d give me $30-$40 a tire in credit towards new set. Will likely try FB marketplace, ebay, Craigslist then.
 

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