Tire value

[Gardner Yeaw]

Eric,
A while back I asked Randy to evaluate a potential Bird purchase
for me. In the afternoon of conversations he mentioned he had a
relatonship with truckers and sold his old tires to them. We didn't
get to the age/price part, which prompted my question on the forum.

So I have to believe that Randy has a handle on the subject and
that 5 years is probably the optimum. I would guess that they start
to drop in resale value after that. It seems the biggest factor in
getting top dollar is finding a buyer.

Thanks ot all who responded, now I have a better idea of what the
deal is.

Gardner
78FC33

WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson" wrote:
>
> Hi Gardner,
> I remember an old message from Randy DuPree that said he replaces
his tires at 5 years
> because he can still recover some money for them on the used tire
market. Don't
> remember how much he gets and not sure if this is an economical
decision or not. Last
> time I chanced tires they were 12 years old, which is too long to
wait even though they still
> looked good. Didn't get anything for them. Hope this helps.
>
> Eric in San Antonio
> 84FC35SBWL2
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
wrote:
> >
> > I am wondering at what age truckers would no longer be
interested in
> > the tires from by bird. I will need to replace them in the next
2 or
> > three years due to age, but I may be ahead if I do it soon
enough to
> > sell off the old ones. Low mileage excellent tread.
> > Just wondering what most people do.
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> >
>