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TireTrader

How it works

How TireTrader Works

For buyers

  1. 1

    Search

    By size, vehicle fitment, brand, or city.

  2. 2

    Compare

    Every listing shows tread depth, DOT age, condition, and a fair-price signal — you're comparing real data, not guesswork.

  3. 3

    Message the seller

    Built-in messaging, no phone number required to start. TireTrader flags off-platform payment requests as a scam risk.

  4. 4

    Inspect and pay in person

    Meet the seller, check the tires yourself, and pay them directly when you're satisfied.

For sellers

  1. 1

    List

    Size, brand, tread depth, DOT year, photos.

  2. 2

    Get found

    Buyers search your exact fitment — no burying your listing under furniture and video games.

  3. 3

    Talk to real buyers

    Built-in messaging; your seller rating builds as you sell.

  4. 4

    Sell direct

    Meet up, get paid, no marketplace cut.

An honest, in-person model

TireTrader is the marketplace and trust layer — structured listings, messaging, ratings, and scam warnings. It is not an escrow or guarantee service. Buyers inspect in person and pay the seller directly, same as any trustworthy local deal — we just make it easier to find the right one.

How TireTrader Works — Buy & Sell Used Tires Locally