If you need used tires in Plano TX and want a straight answer on what is available, what it costs, and whether buying used is the right call for your situation, this page covers all of it. Mike’s Tires Plano carries a rotating inventory of quality used tires in the most common sizes for Texas drivers, with same-day installation and no appointment needed.
What Used Tires Does Mike’s Tires Plano Carry?
Our used tire inventory changes constantly as new tires come in and popular sizes sell out quickly. We stock a wide range of sizes for passenger cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs — the sizes most commonly driven in Collin County.
Common sizes we frequently carry include:
- 215/60R16, 225/60R16 (sedans and older crossovers)
- 225/55R17, 235/55R17, 245/60R17 (mid-size sedans and trucks)
- 225/65R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R17 (trucks and full-size SUVs)
- 235/50R18, 245/45R18, 255/60R18 (modern crossovers)
- 265/60R18, 275/65R18, 285/65R18 (full-size trucks)
Brands in our current used inventory often include Michelin, Goodyear, Cooper, Hankook, Firestone, and Continental — depending on what has come through the shop recently. Call ahead if you need a specific size; we can tell you whether we have it in stock before you make the trip.
How We Inspect Used Tires Before Selling Them
Not every used tire that comes through our shop goes back on a vehicle. Every used tire we sell goes through the following checks before we offer it for sale:
Tread depth measurement. We use a calibrated tread depth gauge on every tire. We do not sell used tires with less than 4/32 of tread remaining. Many used tire shops sell down to 2/32, which is the legal minimum in Texas but leaves almost no margin before the tire is genuinely unsafe in wet conditions. Our floor is 4/32 — enough rubber left to be useful, not just legal.
Sidewall inspection. We check for cracks, bulges, cuts, and puncture repairs. A bulge in the sidewall means internal structural damage and that tire never goes back on a vehicle. Sidewall cracks from UV exposure are evaluated for depth — surface weathering is different from cracking that has penetrated into the structure.
Bead condition. The bead is the edge of the tire that seals against the rim. Damage to the bead causes air leaks that no amount of sealant permanently fixes. We check this on every tire before mounting.
Even wear pattern. A tire with severe edge wear, cupping, or one-sided wear indicates it was run on a misaligned vehicle. These wear patterns do not disappear just because the tire moves to a new car. Tires with irregular wear do not make it into our used inventory.
If a tire does not pass all four checks, it does not go in the rack. We are not in the business of moving problem tires to unsuspecting customers.
How Much Do Used Tires Cost in Plano TX?
Used tires at Mike’s Tires Plano are priced based on size, brand, and remaining tread depth. General price ranges:
- Standard passenger car sizes (14-16 inch): $35-$65 per tire installed
- Mid-size and crossover sizes (17-18 inch): $50-$85 per tire installed
- Large truck and SUV sizes (18-20 inch): $65-$110 per tire installed
Installation is included in the price we quote. There are no surprise mount-and-balance fees added at the register. The price you hear is what you pay.
Compare this to new tire pricing: a mid-grade new tire in a 235/55R17 runs $120-$180 per tire plus installation. A quality used tire in the same size with 6/32 or more of tread remaining represents a real savings, especially if you are dealing with an unexpected flat, a blowout, or a vehicle that is not worth putting four new tires on.
When Used Tires Make Sense
Used tires are not the right call for every situation, and we will tell you that honestly. Here is when buying used is a reasonable choice:
One-tire replacement after a blowout or road hazard. If your other three tires are in good condition, paying $200+ for a new tire on an otherwise functional set is often hard to justify. A used tire with similar tread depth to your existing tires gets your vehicle back on the road without disrupting the whole set.
Older vehicles with high mileage. If your vehicle has 150,000+ miles and you are planning to drive it another 30,000, spending $600-$800 on four new premium tires is a harder financial calculation than a quality used set at half the cost.
Winter or spare tire needs. If you want a second set of wheels for winter driving or need a full-size spare, used tires are a cost-effective solution.
Short-term situations. Waiting on an insurance payout, trying to make a vehicle saleable, or just buying time while you save for new tires — used tires solve a short-term problem without a long-term financial commitment.
When New Tires Are the Better Investment
We sell used tires because they are a legitimate option for the right situation. But we also sell new tires at competitive prices, and there are cases where used is not the right answer:
- You are buying all four tires at once and the vehicle is relatively new. Mixing a used tire among three new ones at different tread depths affects handling balance and can trigger traction control issues on modern vehicles.
- You do a lot of highway driving at high speeds. North Texas drivers log significant freeway miles on I-35, US-75, and the tollways. High-speed, high-volume driving is harder on tires, and the full margin of a new tire matters more in these conditions.
- The vehicle is loaded frequently. Trucks that haul, vans with regular passenger loads, and tow vehicles stress sidewalls more. Used tires have already absorbed some of that stress.
We will give you an honest recommendation on which direction makes more sense for your specific situation. We make money selling both, so there is no pressure either way.
How Used Tire Installation Works at Mike’s Tires
Walk in to our Plano location and tell us what you need — the size, or bring in your old tire if you are not sure. We will pull tires that fit from the inventory, show you what we have and the tread depth on each, and let you pick. Most used tire purchases are installed same-day in under an hour for a single tire, or 1-2 hours for a full set.
Every tire we mount gets balanced. We do not mount an unbalanced tire. If your existing wheels need new valve stems, we will note that before mounting. TPMS sensors are inspected and reset where applicable.
We also serve customers from Allen, Richardson, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, and Wylie who make the drive to Plano for used tire availability and pricing. If you are coming from outside Plano, call ahead to confirm we have your size in stock.
Checking Your Tire Size
If you are not sure of your tire size, it is printed on the sidewall of every tire in a format like: 235/55R17 99H.
- 235 = section width in millimeters
- 55 = aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width)
- R17 = radial construction, 17-inch rim diameter
- 99H = load index and speed rating (H = up to 130 mph)
The size you need is listed on the driver’s door jamb sticker and in your owner’s manual. On trucks and SUVs with aftermarket wheels or a lift kit, bring in the existing tire or give us the installed size, not what the door sticker says.
Get Used Tires in Plano TX at Mike’s Tires
Mike’s Tires Plano carries quality used tires in popular sizes for cars, crossovers, and trucks — with same-day installation, no appointment needed. We serve Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Call ahead to confirm inventory for your size, or stop in and see what we have. If we do not have what you need in used, we will give you a straight quote on new tires so you can make an informed comparison before deciding.
Also see our guide to tire balancing in Plano TX if you need balancing at the same visit, or tire rotation to extend the life of your set.