Where Do Used Tires Come From?

The sources of used tires are quite diverse, mainly including auto repair shops, tire specialty stores and other channels. These shops often collect and sell used tires from scrapped cars or replaced old tires, and there are many other sources.

‌Retreaded tires‌: These tires are usually obtained by refurbishing tires with problems. Although there may be no problems in appearance, they are less safe and are prone to problems such as blowouts during intense driving.

‌Disassembled tires‌: When an accident, flooded or scrapped vehicle is disassembled, the tires with better appearance will be removed and flow into the market. These tires can usually remain in good use.

‌Owner replacement tires‌: Some car owners replace tires in pursuit of better performance or comfort, and these old tires will be recycled and re-enter the market.

‌Repair shop replacement tires‌: During the vehicle repair process, the replaced tires will also be recycled and sold.

‌Scrapped vehicle dismantling‌: When an accident car or a flooded car is disassembled, the tires with better appearance will flow into the market.

‌Defective tires from tire factories‌: Defective tires produced by tire factories will also enter the second-hand market, but the quality is poor.

‌Formal retread tire companies‌: These companies will strictly retread and test tires, and the quality is relatively guaranteed.