Should I Keep the Old Tires When Replacing Them at a 4S Shop?
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You can take the old tires with you. If the replaced old tires are not severely worn, they can be used as full-size spare tires. If they are no longer usable, you can sell them to a recycling station. Additional information is as follows: Uses of Waste Tires: Tire retreading, which is a technology that repairs and processes worn or otherwise damaged tires to restore their usability. Waste tire oil refining, a technology that involves heating, pressurizing, and adding catalysts to extract fuel from waste tires. If simple and cheap equipment is used, this technology can easily cause secondary pollution. Tire rubber powder reclaimed rubber, a technology that first uses waste tire rubber powder equipment to crush tires into 20~30 mesh rubber powder, then desulfurizes the rubber powder to form softened, malleable reclaimed rubber, which can be reprocessed into various rubber products. If the desulfurization process is not properly controlled, it can also cause pollution. Tire rubber powder waterproofing and leak prevention, mainly used for waterproofing membranes in buildings. Most buildings now undergo waterproofing and leak prevention, and this industry is widespread nationwide. The demand for waterproofing membranes is enormous, and rubber powder is a key raw material, as waterproofing membranes also belong to modified asphalt.
After changing tires, should I keep the old ones? I often encounter this issue, and usually, the 4S shop will take care of the old tires for me, saving me the hassle. As an environmentally conscious car owner, I proactively ask about their recycling methods because old tires contain rubber and other hazardous materials, and improper disposal can harm the environment. Nowadays, many 4S shops have partnered with recycling systems that can turn them into renewable resources, which is much better than handling it myself. Taking them home would just take up space and be difficult to deal with, unless you want to DIY some creative projects. I recommend handing them over directly and clarifying the policy to avoid future issues. This way, it's both safe and hassle-free. The tire replacement service usually includes a disposal fee, so don't overthink it.
When changing tires at a 4S shop, you generally don't need to worry about the old tires as they will directly recycle or dispose of them for you. From my experience, every time I visit a 4S shop, the staff immediately says they'll take the old tires, saving me the extra hassle. This is very convenient for busy families, especially when you have kids—who has time to deal with old tires? Occasionally, the shop might ask if you want to take them, but I always refuse because the old tires are heavily worn and would just take up parking space at home. By the way, the service fee at a 4S shop usually covers this, so the tire replacement cost includes disposal—no need to worry about extra charges. Change your tires early for safe driving, and don't waste energy on old stuff.
