Can I Take the Old Tires When Replacing Them?

[McQuinn]

If the replaced old tires are not severely worn and can still be used, they can be kept as full-size spare tires. If they are no longer usable, they should be discarded. Uses for waste tires: 1. Tire retreading. Tire retreading technology involves repairing and processing tires that have been worn or damaged due to other reasons, restoring them to a usable condition. 2. Waste tire oil refining. Waste tire oil refining technology involves heating, pressurizing, and adding catalysts to extract fuel oil from waste tires. However, if simple and cheap equipment is used, this technology can easily cause secondary pollution.

[JaceRose]

Can I take the old tires after replacement? I've encountered this issue many times. Generally speaking, most tire shops will allow you to take the old tires, especially if they don't actively dispose of them. When I go for a replacement, I always ask the staff in advance if they want me to take them, and they usually agree. What can you do with them? For example, keep them at home as spare tires to check wear levels, or use them for creative projects like garden fences—my neighbor even made a swing out of discarded tires. If the tires are severely worn and can't be reused, don't just throw them away; take them to a recycling center to reduce pollution. Some places have conveniently located recycling points. In short, whether to take them or not is your choice, but handling them yourself is more eco-friendly and hassle-free, avoiding disposal fees from the shop. I always recommend taking them, especially for those looking to save money, as it avoids extra costs and allows for reuse.

[RobertRose]

During car maintenance for tire replacement, the old tires can certainly be taken away—this is typically the owner's right. Every time I visit a professional shop, the staff confirms whether I want to retrieve the old tires; if not specified, they might dispose of them as part of routine recycling. From an environmental perspective, taking them away is crucial, as old tires are rich in rubber resources that can be recycled and reused to reduce waste—I personally transport them to recycling centers to be processed into rubber granules for reuse, avoiding environmental pollution. Don’t underestimate this—dumping tires indiscriminately is illegal in many places and can result in fines. Additionally, if storage space is a concern, tires don’t take up much room and can be repurposed as temporary tool mats in the garage. In short, proactively taking them away is both responsible and economical—why not do it?

[OCamille]

Can I take the old tires after replacement? The answer is basically yes. I've tried it multiple times at different places, and tire shops generally don't insist on keeping the old tires. If you ask, you can take them away. After taking them, store them properly; they can be used as spare tire references or sent to recycling points. If you don't take them, the shop might charge a small service fee to dispose of them for you, but recycling is more environmentally friendly. I recommend taking them yourself for disposal—it's simple, hassle-free, and clean.