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Lanny

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I've got four Michelin studded snow tires for sale with rims that I used on my 2005 Volvo V70 station wagon for $400. They are size 235/45 R17 97T with plenty of tread.

I've put them up for sale on Craig's list.

My question is does that sound like a fair price?
 
How old are they? Remember that tires, even if they have lots of tread - are going to be unsafe after 6-10 years, no matter what.

So, if they are pretty new - I would imagine that they would go for at least $200 per tire when new (last time I bought snow tire was a while ago, but I suspect they are not that different from A/T tires that I research recently) - which makes a set for $400 a nice deal for someone. If they are close or over the 6 years age... not so much.
 
I've got four Michelin studded snow tires for sale with rims that I used on my 2005 Volvo V70 station wagon for $400. They are size 235/45 R17 97T with plenty of tread.

I've put them up for sale on Craig's list.

My question is does that sound like a fair price?

I'm going to say this in the nicest way possible but I wouldn't sell your tires online that involves strangers coming to your house. You and your lovely wife aren't really in the best position to stop someone from showing up and either casing you and your house for robbery later or just robbing you when they're there. Is $400 worth risking your personal safety?

Maybe call around to a couple of used tire stores, see what they'll give you for them and pick them up. $200 to get them out of your garage and to not have strangers show up to your house seems like a better deal.
 
Studded tires are of the devil. I'll accept $400 to haul them away.

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Lanny I'll bet you could trade them in to your Volvo dealer or mechanic and they could move them with a used Volvo on the lot....just sayin'....find somebody who works on or sells used Volvos
Get some mechanical work in barter...brake job etc...
 
They're probably 6 - 8 years old.
I've had a lot of Michelins and several were over 8 years old with no problems.
 
They're probably 6 - 8 years old.
I've had a lot of Michelins and several were over 8 years old with no problems.

Be it as it were, I would not buy a tire that old for my wife or kids to drive on and frankly, I personally, would not try to sell such tires (I have some old race tires in pretty good condition - I would never try to sell them, they are done).

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/...B4v_NgiZlP7Fgs13XrDx9SJ6ai9gpDrQaAgEsEALw_wcB

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=183&
 
Be it as it were, I would not buy a tire that old for my wife or kids to drive on and frankly, I personally, would not try to sell such tires (I have some old race tires in pretty good condition - I would never try to sell them, they are done).

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/...B4v_NgiZlP7Fgs13XrDx9SJ6ai9gpDrQaAgEsEALw_wcB

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=183&
The rims have some value but I agree....I don't think it's even legal to sell used tires anymore. I couldn't buy a used spare for my truck at a local place...they weren't allowed to sell them or even repair them anymore
 
The rims have some value but I agree....I don't think it's even legal to sell used tires anymore. I couldn't buy a used spare for my truck at a local place...they weren't allowed to sell them or even repair them anymore
There's thousands of used tires for sale on Craig's list.
 
The rims have some value but I agree....I don't think it's even legal to sell used tires anymore. I couldn't buy a used spare for my truck at a local place...they weren't allowed to sell them or even repair them anymore

There are used tire stores all around town in Portland and searching the web I was able to find several stores in Eugene area as well. Might be that particular stores policy. I purchased a near new (90% ) tire on ebay a few months ago.
 
There are used tire stores all around town in Portland and searching the web I was able to find several stores in Eugene area as well. Might be that particular stores policy. I purchased a near new (90% ) tire on ebay a few months ago.
Can't do that in Lane county Oregon...even the big tire shops no longer fix flats or sell used tires...I learned when my spare went flat for my old truck that the used spare isn't available anymore nor would anyone fix my flat...I used to pick up a used spare tire for 5 bucks at the local tire shop....they can't sell them anymore
 
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Can't do that in Lane county Oregon...even the big tire shops no longer fix flats or sell used tires...I learned when my spare went flat for my old truck that the used spare isn't available anymore nor would anyone fix my flat...I used to pick up a used spare tire for 5 bucks at the local tire shop....they can't sell them anymore

Hmmm? That's definite;y strange. So if you experience a small nail leak they can't fix it and you have to buy a new tire?

Did a quick search and this place advertises used tires for sale in Eugene.

http://www.tomlinsauto.com
 
Hmmm? That's definite;y strange. So if you experience a small nail leak they can't fix it and you have to buy a new tire?

Did a quick search and this place advertises used tires for sale in Eugene.

http://www.tomlinsauto.com
Yeah....Les Schwab Walmart, American Tire and Big Apple Tire all told me the same thing...if they're selling used tires, they're probably a pawn shop...I was told it's illegal to sell them or repair them...I sure didn't make that policy...to me a spare is rarely driven on and only needs to get me to a tire shop....had a flat last winter on my truck and went through this whole thing...if I patched it myself it would probably go unnoticed but I don't have those tools
 
Yeah....Les Schwab Walmart, American Tire and Big Apple Tire all told me the same thing...if they're selling used tires, they're probably a pawn shop...I was told it's illegal to sell them or repair them...I sure didn't make that policy...to me a spare is rarely driven on and only needs to get me to a tire shop....had a flat last winter on my truck and went through this whole thing...if I patched it myself it would probably go unnoticed but I don't have those tools

The link was to an automotive repair and tire shop. Depending on where the hole is you can purchase a kit with plugs to repair the leak without ever taking the tire off. Done it on some of my own tires and have had success. No removing of tire is necessary

Amazon product ASIN B000ET525K
 
The rims have some value but I agree....I don't think it's even legal to sell used tires anymore. I couldn't buy a used spare for my truck at a local place...they weren't allowed to sell them or even repair them anymore
Tires these days are impregnated with chemicals to extend their life. They just proved that such chemicals were harmful to Coho, aka Silver, salmon.
 
Studded tires should be outlawed anyway. The damages far outweigh the advantages, especially when AWD cars are readily available and affordable......
you sir are obviously someone that has never overwintered on kodiak island, lol. joking, but they truly do have a place where icing is as common as snow fall. kodiak is one such local. many days chains are mandatory.
 
you sir are obviously someone that has never overwintered on kodiak island, lol. joking, but they truly do have a place where icing is as common as snow fall. kodiak is one such local. many days chains are mandatory.
I get the application in a place like Kodiak. But Oregon?? Ice and snow on the road is so rare and people keep their snow tires on for roughly 6 months. That is a lot of totally unnecessary wear and tear on the roads. I used to have chains but got rid of them when a bought a car with AWD. Most AWD cars these days work great on the amount of snow we get (when we get it).
 
you sir are obviously someone that has never overwintered on kodiak island, lol. joking, but they truly do have a place where icing is as common as snow fall. kodiak is one such local. many days chains are mandatory.
Hey, my brother-in-law once lived on Kodiak island.
 
I get the application in a place like Kodiak. But Oregon?? Ice and snow on the road is so rare and people keep their snow tires on for roughly 6 months. That is a lot of totally unnecessary wear and tear on the roads. I used to have chains but got rid of them when a bought a car with AWD. Most AWD cars these days work great on the amount of snow we get (when we get it).
Hey, when you gotta be there in snow or ice then you gotta do what you gotta do. Take me for example. I've gotta be at my dialysis appointments. The VA transportation system does not work in ice or snow so my wife drives me but she has zero experience in that kind of weather. We now have the best winter tires you can buy made by Michelin with no studs. We also have AWD so we're gonna give it a try and see how she does. Personally, I'm nervous.
 
Hey, when you gotta be there in snow or ice then you gotta do what you gotta do. Take me for example. I've gotta be at my dialysis appointments. The VA transportation system does not work in ice or snow so my wife drives me but she has zero experience in that kind of weather. We now have the best winter tires you can buy made by Michelin with no studs. We also have AWD so we're gonna give it a try and see how she does. Personally, I'm nervous.
Personally, rain, snow, ice, sunshine, daylight, snow tires, AWD, whatever, I’m always nervous when my wife is behind the wheel......
 
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