How to Sell Used Tyres and Rims in Georgia | Unlim.ge

To sell used tyres and rims in Georgia, copy the size and load and speed ratings from the sidewall, find the production date in the DOT code, measure the remaining tread, clean the set and post a listing with those details and close up photos of the tread. Buyers search by size, so a listing without exact markings is rarely found. On Unlim.ge tyres and rims go into Auto Parts, and a basic listing is free. Expats selling a car before leaving often have a spare set of seasonal tyres to sell too.

Step 1. Copy the tyre markings

• Size such as 205/55 R16: tread width in mm, sidewall height as a percentage of width, rim diameter in inches.
• Load and speed index after the size, for example 91V.
• Season: summer, winter or all season. Winter tyres often carry a mountain snowflake symbol or M+S.
• Brand and model.
• Production date: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year. For example, 2321 means week 23 of 2021. Buyers always ask how old the tyres are.

Step 2. Check wear and condition

• Tread depth: measure with a gauge or ruler in several places and state it in mm.
• Even wear. If one edge is more worn, say so.
• Bulges, cuts, cracks, repairs: photograph them. A tyre shop will find them anyway.
• How many: a set of four sells more easily than a pair or a single tyre.

Step 3. Rim specs

• Diameter and width, for example 16x6.5J.
• Bolt pattern (PCD): number of bolts and circle diameter, for example 5x114.3.
• Offset (ET) and centre bore.
• Type: alloy, forged or steel, original or aftermarket, and which car they came off.
• Condition: kerb scratches, repairs, straightness. Rims sold with tyres are a bonus.

Step 4. Price and listing

1. Look in Auto Parts for listings with the same size and similar age and wear, and compare prices.
2. Mind the season: winter tyres sell best in autumn, summer tyres in spring.
3. Put the size in the title: "Michelin winter tyres 205/55 R16, set of 4, 2022, 6 mm".
4. Photos: the whole set, tread close up with a ruler or coin, sidewall with markings and DOT, any defects.
5. Description: which car they were on, how they were stored, how many seasons they were used.
6. Add a Georgian or Russian version: most buyers of used tyres are locals, and Unlim.ge works in Georgian, Russian and English.

Selling the car as well? Read How to Sell a Car in Georgia Online.

Step 5. Viewing and handover

• Wash the set before viewings. Clean tyres look more valuable.
• Let the buyer inspect and measure the tread.
• Get paid at handover. Avoid deposit and refund tricks and never share SMS codes.
• Buyer in another city? Ship only after full payment.

More in How to Sell Safely to a Stranger in Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell how old a tyre is?

From the last four digits of the DOT code on the sidewall: the first two are the week, the last two the year.

What must I include when selling rims?

Diameter, width, bolt pattern (PCD), offset (ET) and centre bore. Without them buyers cannot tell if the rims fit.

Can I list tyres on Unlim.ge in English?

Yes, and basic listings are free. Adding Georgian text helps you reach more local buyers.