The car could, in contrast, have an export only title. It is very important to know if the vehicle as this type of title, as it means the car is not assessable on the road and cannot be titled again in that state. This is not car you will want. A car with this title will either be destroyed or exported out of your country.

Another part that should be inspected is the bead and side walls. Beads are the portion of tires that fits the rim of the wheel. Side walls, on the other hand, are literally the side of the tires. The bead, whether new or used, must be undamaged or otherwise, they will not fit the rim properly. When it comes to side walls, refrain from buying car and truck shop with deep cuts on this portion. If you are not familiar with these parts, you can ask your mechanic to come with you on the date of purchase.

A proud Wrangler owner understands the spirit of this vehicle and knows its true capabilities especially its off-road use. This vehicle demands to be driven off the road and that is what it has been designed to accomplish. However it is a fact that consistent off-road use is bound to induce some wear and tear in the vehicle especially in the critical parts like the engine, wheels, axles, suspension etc. A true motorist must accept this fact. But what happens when there arises a need to replace a worn out or damaged part?

There are two huge advantages to getting your parts from your local auto wrecking yard. First and foremost in these recessionary days is the cost, purchasing here will reduce your outlay significantly. Used parts from the auto salvage yard are even cheaper than spurious parts. So there are some good savings to be made.

In addition there are many local junk or salvage yards at your disposal. The great part is that the price is almost always lower, and it is delivered to you the same day. The downside is there are no guarantees on used parts. Although many reputable yards do provide a replacement or refund in case the part doesn’t perform satisfactory, the time replacing it again is lost.

Online, you can find used auto parts to suit your needs. However, if you want to buy a new auto part, which is a mechanical one, then you have to consider the difference in wear between the adjoining ones. The older your vehicle is, the greater the difference. Therefore, in this case it is better to look for used pieces. If the car is just a few years old, then you can go for factory original parts.

Auto flea markets and swap meets are another great way my Dad finds the right used tire for his latest car or truck. Make sure you have cash on hand to make sure you can easily negotiate the price for your wheels from the seller. This will give you a better bargaining angle to get your new wheels at a used tire price.