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Should I buy new tires before selling truck?

Old Feb 14, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Default Should I buy new tires before selling truck?

I have a 2007 1500 SLT 2WD that I will be selling but the tires aren't so great on it. It has 245/70/17 on it with the standard chrome/steel rims.

Since alot of people like to put their own rims/tires on the trucks would it be better to just lower the price by like 500 bucks instead of buying new tires?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Sad to hear your have to sell the truck, getting another dodge? Also I wouldn't I mean i bought mine stock tires and rims and that wasn't a deal maker or breaker for me!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliDodgeRam
Sad to hear your have to sell the truck, getting another dodge? Also I wouldn't I mean i bought mine stock tires and rims and that wasn't a deal maker or breaker for me!

I'm planning on a 6 month vacation to Europe and need to shed some monthly payments. I didn't quite understand your second sentence though!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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list it at what you want and if someone is serious and asked about the tires tell'em you'll take 500 off
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Sell it as is. Unless the tires are dangerously bald it doesn't make sense to put new ones on for a sale.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Not having to put tires on the truck is a big + for buyers.... but most buyers will try to haggle with you if the tread is less than half way.... I say leave it how it is... Mark up the price about 500-1000 more than you actually want for it... that way it gives you room to play if someone does use the tire angle w/ ya.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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If it is safe to use your current tires sell as is. Reducing the price during negotiation is a good idea.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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What they said^^
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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i agree...sell it as is...if they complain bout the tires then take $500 off the sell price.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JDG103
i agree...sell it as is...if they complain bout the tires then take $500 off the sell price.
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