I had no idea free tires were in demand

[herr_oberst]

On a whim, I put some old tires I took off my E28 BMW on Craigslist "Free Stuff"

205/60 R15. We'll see if "Luis" comes by in a half hour or so.

I didn't think much of it, came back an hour later and there were 10 replies.

[JackDidley]

New tires have gotten crazy expensive. Some people are thrilled to get usable tires free. Or even cheap. I know someone that occasionally sells old tires and usually gets $20 each if they will hold air.

[A930Rocket]

Our daughter and her husband wanted a bigger back patio, so in preparation, they pulled out about (20) 8x16 pavers and stacked them up. They posted a free ad on FB marketplace and they were gone within a day.

It’s amazing what people will take for free.

[porsche930dude]

Who wouldnt? The problem is they charge so much for putting them on anymore and you dont know if there is a hidden problem until they are installed. Plus you have to do it again soon when the new set is bald. But if you have a guy that can do it cheap enough then great. Iv been running free tires on my tahoe for 10 years. My brother works at a shop sometimes an hvac company replaces tires for no good reason and they are the right size for it. So I have 3 sets theyll probably outlast the truck

[flatbutt]

There is a guy in my neighborhood who will take anything put out for free and then sells it online for whatever he can get.

[911 Rod]

People that do a lot of city driving on high mileage cars don't care.

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

There is a guy in my neighborhood who will take anything put out for free and then sells it online for whatever he can get.

I know a guy that posts pictures of all sorts of stuff he picks up from the curb for free!


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[gregpark]

How do used tires get mounted? I can't imagine a tire shop willing to do that

[herr_oberst]

I've done it myself in the driveway. (as a matter of fact, I took these tires in question off some used wheels I bought for my E28 BMW)

A bottle jack and something to wedge it to (Like a truck bumper-hitch) to break the bead and a couple of HF tire irons and the tires are off, two minutes to pop the new ones on the rim.

[Baz]

Curious Herr Oberst why you were contacted by those 10 replies.

Did you post the address where they could be picked up?

And these folks asked for clarification of something.......or if you could hold the tires for them?

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

A bottle jack and something to wedge it to (Like a truck bumper-hitch) to break the bead and a couple of HF tire irons and the tires are off, two minutes to pop the new ones on the rim.

That's one way I haven't tried. I've broken beads by laying a 2x6 on the side of the tire and driving my truck up on it and by putting the bucket of my tractor loader against the bead area and pushing down. Your way seems so civilized.

[JackDidley]

I just priced back tires for my truck. 6 years ago I payed $550 for 2 tires. Today the same tires are $864. No deals to be had for me.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Baz

Curious Herr Oberst why you were contacted by those 10 replies.

......

On a whim decided to post them on Craigslist Free Items. I didn't post my address, just my email. Came back to the computer a while later and there were 10 replies, which was a big surprise_ I expected to have to just take them to the dump after a week or so.

I gave the first guy a time deadline, after which I was going to start going up the list. He came by tout-de-suite and they were gone. By the time I "paused" the ad, there were 14 replies asking for the address many of them telling me they could be there within minutes.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I looked at the tires yesterday and on a whim decided to post them on Craigslist Free Items. I didn't post my address, just my email. Came back to the computer a while later and there were 10 replies, which was a big surprise_ I expected to have to just take them to the dump after a week or so.

I gave the first guy a time deadline, after which I was going to start going up the list. He came by tout-de-suite and they were gone. By the time I "paused" the ad, there were 14 replies asking for the address many of them telling me they could be there within minutes.

OK - I understand now.

This was different then than a "curb alert" when the location is listed. I get it now. Thanks for the explanation!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

I just priced back tires for my truck. 6 years ago I payed $550 for 2 tires. Today the same tires are $864. No deals to be had for me.

Mine still have some miles left but it's been a while since I bought them so am considering doing something maybe later in the year when my financial status recovers from all the recent motorcycle purchases made.

For my '02 Silverado 1500, I'm using the same size on all 4's.

245/75-16's look like they're running around $150-175 ea. for decent quality.

I remember paying my local tire guy an even $600 in cash for the whole tamale. So it's gone up but for me doesn't look that bad.

[Deschodt]

Always wondered about liability on those. Most of mine get a plug sooner or later, so I don't want "free tire guy" to come after me if it blows 50K mi later... Maybe overthinking it but I jsut let the local shop have them. Even almost new ones.

[rfuerst911sc]

I have 8 old lawn and garden tractor tires I wish someone would take . I have been dragging my feet to drop them off at local tire shop and pay the disposal fee .

[Baz]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I have 8 old lawn and garden tractor tires I wish someone would take . I have been dragging my feet to drop them off at local tire shop and pay the disposal fee .

Just do what Herr Oberst did....problem solved!

[Otter74]

Didn't expect this. I've got two tires that I took off my 911 when I replaced all four in 2018, and one or two off my now-gone Accord. I suppose I might as well list them for free - better than paying for disposal.

[stevej37]

^^^ When you do spring yard cleanup, make a fire at night and toss them on.