Can the replaced tires be sold?
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Users can sell the replaced tires for money. Generally, the price of an old tire ranges from 5 to 40 yuan, depending on the condition of the tire. The old tires sold are processed as follows: Tire retreading, which is a technology that removes worn or otherwise damaged tires for reuse. Waste tires are refined by adding catalysts and other methods. The waste tire splicing technology is a technique that uses waste tires to extract fuel through heating, pressurization, and other methods. If simple and cheap equipment is used in this technology, it is easy to cause secondary pollution. Tire rubber powder reclaimed rubber, the tire rubber powder reclaimed rubber technology, uses waste tire rubber powder equipment to crush it into 20~30 mesh rubber powder, then desulfurizes the rubber powder to regenerate it into softened reclaimed rubber with arbitrary plasticity, which can be reprocessed into any rubber product. If the desulfurization process in the later stage is not technically sound, it is easy to cause pollution. Rubber powder is used for tire waterproofing and leak prevention, and waterproof membranes are mainly used for house leak prevention. Most houses now undergo waterproofing and leak prevention work. This industry is widespread across the country, and the usage of waterproof membranes is also very large. The rubber powder in this technology is also a main raw material, as waterproof membranes also belong to modified asphalt. If the old tires replaced are not sold for money, they can also be turned into treasures. For example, in some car-themed or environmentally themed parks, waste tires are transformed into colorful flower beds and swing chairs; in some amusement facilities, buffer walls made of spliced waste tires can often be seen, protecting our safety, and so on.
I just replaced a few tires and think the old ones can be sold. But it depends. If the replaced tires aren't too worn, still have deep treads, and aren't cracked or damaged, you can list them on second-hand platforms like Xianyu or Zhuanzhuan for a few dozen yuan—better than throwing them away. Once, I sold two old tires to a student who used them for modifying a practice car, which was quite convenient. But be cautious about safety; don't sell tires that are nearly worn out, as they can be dangerous. Selling them to repair shops is also an option—they might recycle and refurbish them, but the price is lower, usually around 20 yuan per tire. When handling them yourself, check the production date and wear level; if a coin test shows the tread depth exceeds 5mm, they're still usable. Environmentally speaking, selling old tires reduces waste, which is good for the planet, but don't expect to make a fortune—just treat it as a way to recycle resources and earn a little extra cash.
