Tire question

[TIMOFNC]

Just got back from local Ford dealer for 15000 mile service. Have owned my 2010 SHO for 3 weeks now, and love it more every day.
Service tech found a plug on one of the 20 inch Michelins right near where the sidewall starts. Said it was starting to bulge and recommended replacing the tire. Called my car buyer, who had bought it from another dealer in another state, to see if there was any recourse for selling tire with ill-advised repair. Too late, they said, not able to complain after 2 weeks. So, called my mechanic neighbor to try to find a replacement tire. Found one on-line, will cost roughly 300.00 installed.
I checked a national auction site and found a Michelin, nearly new, for 169.00 including shipping. It is slightly used. I've bought a lot of things on the auction site, but never a tire. Looking to see if anyone has experience buying a slightly used tire. Welcome comments and advice.

 

[Crash712us]

Have plenty of used tires over the years, can't really advise against. but for that much they should provide tread depth measurement, And money back guaranty.

New one from tirerack is $259.00
I would think your local tire shop should be able to match or beat on price.

 

[TIMOFNC]

Description says 9/32 to 10/32 depth, which is essentially like new. The seller, a tire store, also offers 14 day return on merchandise.

 

[hamrtyme]

Description says 9/32 to 10/32 depth, which is essentially like new. The seller, a tire store, also offers 14 day return on merchandise.

if there at that depth there fine... and with a 14 day return how can you beat that... nice thing is you will be able to see the tire inside as well. pm the site.
thanks

 

[Crash712us]

sounds like it could be a good deal.

 

[way2evil]

Make sure it matches tread depth of the tire on the other side of the axle.