Tire casing value, drive tires & Smartway Finance

Have never had to buy 22.5 tires before aside from two weeks ago when I lost a right front steer. Still had 8-10/32 left on those & still not sure what caused the issue. Obviously road side purchase of tires is not the way to go in terms of getting a deal.

Anyway, drive tires are what I had been saving up for. What are good used casings worth when buying new? Had a guy last year trying to sell me some 500 plus dollar Firestones & offered $40 for Bridgestone 726 casings. Thought that was a bit off on both price points.

Looking for either Bridgestone 720/726's or Goodyear 572 LHD's with three axle alignment.

I do not have access to national discounts or pricing. Looked at what the discounts were through OOIDA & did not seem to be any stellar deals there.

Also, anyone use Smartway Finance before? My truck should be paid off by years end & could defer a majority of tire expense for tax purposes into the following year using a finance program like this. *I think*.

Any input MUCH appreciated!

 

OK, what is your card number? Come on, it is just between me & you?

If you go through OOIDA, the national preferred rate is just under the $500 mark on the B/stone 726. Goodyear's were a couple dollars cheaper. But then add mounting valve stems alignment etc.

I am going to call Bauer Bilt near Chicago & the Browns Tire you mentioned elsewhere. Salem Tire (between Effingham & Mt Vernon, IL on 57) & a few other spots tomorrow. Never had any luck with the discounted pricing I have heard some get through truck stops.

Appreciate all the info. was never really clear on the casing value. Did notice on T/A's website they were specific about the age of the casing getting traded along with the brand.