When most people think about tire recycling, they envision tires being shredded or broken down for purposes other than the road. But there’s another important component of the tire recycling equation: wholesale of gently used tires.
These tires, often called “take-offs,” are removed from vehicles with plenty of safe tread left, and represent one of the most direct ways to extend tire life, reduce waste, and make tire ownership more affordable.
What Are Take-Off Tires?
Take-off tires are removed from vehicles for reasons outside of safety. Examples include when a driver upgrades to new tires early, a fleet replaces tires for seasonal swaps, or a trade-in/leased vehicle is refitted prior to resale, despite still having viable, solid tread. Instead of being discarded, these tires are graded, inspected, and resold through wholesale channels.
For dealers and consumers, take-offs offer dependable quality at considerably lower cost. For the environment, they ensure usable materials aren’t prematurely dumped, shredded, or burned.
The Role of Wholesale in the Traxion Tire LifeCycle Network
Wholesale tire resale creates a powerful renewable market. Each gently-used tire that returns to the road:
- Maximizes tire life by generating more safe, drivable miles
- Reduces waste volume by delaying the point when a tire must be shredded or recycled, promoting sustainability
- Provides affordability for buyers looking for reliable options, without the new tire price tag
In short, wholesale ensures tires endure their full cycle of life before they are “recycled,” keeping tires on the road, safely, for as long as possible.
At Traxion Materials, our wholesale department is a cornerstone of our Tire LifeCycle Network. Our approach ensures that every tire is directed to its next lived purpose.
Our wholesale department involves:
- Quality Grading: Each tire is carefully inspected and sorted for quality and safety
- Reliable Supply: With routes covering Tennessee and the Southeast, we keep every entity we partner with consistently, reliably stocked
- Zero-Landfill Commitment: Even if a given tire doesn’t hit our shelves, every tire in our system is ultimately repurposed or recycled responsibly
From Road to Renewal
The wholesale used tire market proves sometimes the smartest solution is to keep existing products in circulation longer. This approach benefits businesses, consumers, and the environment alike, reducing waste while maximizing economic value.
At Traxion Materials, we’re proud to make wholesale an integral part of our mission, by keeping safe, qualified tires on the road before retiring them to their final recycling stage.
Contact Traxion to learn more about our Wholesale department and how your business can benefit from our reliable, high-quality tire solutions.