Can Old Car Tires Be Sold?
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Old car tires can be sold, but the price is usually at the level of scrap materials. Generally, auto parts markets also recycle old tires. Methods for disposing of old tires: 1. Tire retreading: Tire retreading is a technology that repairs and processes worn or otherwise damaged tires to restore their usability. 2. Waste tire oil refining: Adding catalysts and other methods to refine waste tires into fuel. The waste tire oil refining technology involves heating, pressurizing, and refining waste tires into fuel oil. If simple and cheap equipment is used, this technology can easily cause secondary pollution.
Old tires can definitely be sold, it mainly depends on their wear condition. I've personally sold several sets of old tires before. If the tread depth is still above the safety line, with no obvious cracks or bulges on the surface, they can be sold as second-hand tires. You can list them on platforms like Xianyu or sell them to nearby repair shops, but make sure to clearly state the production date, brand, and model for better price negotiation. For tires that are severely worn, they can only be sold as scrap. Specialized tire recycling points will pay by weight, usually around ten yuan per tire. If all else fails, you can even repurpose them into items like flower pots or chairs – many DIY enthusiasts are interested in such projects. Don't just throw them away, as rubber is hard to degrade and can pollute the environment. When changing tires, ask the mechanic to evaluate them; any amount you can get from selling is better than nothing.
