Semi-Slicks. Have any advice?

onefastman · 01-25-2011, 06:29 PM

Nothing wrong with tracking used tires. I do it all the time.

nordique14 · 01-25-2011, 07:19 PM

I bought my first set of R888 used from Bimmerworld. Gave me a good idea what to expect without committing too much $$$.

Since then I have bought only new tires. Half used tires are not a great deal if they are half-price. Sounds like a wash but you have to pay for mounting twice on 2 used sets compared to once for one new set.

Note that Frisby has new (but shaved to 3/32") R888 tires on sale in some sizes. Full tread r-comps are 6/32".

http://www.frisbyracetire.com/eventd...php?eventid=14

I found tiresdirect.net to have good prices on Toyos.

slamako · 01-30-2011, 08:31 PM

I'm so happy I stumbled on this thread! Thanks for bringing up the pre-loved R-comps.
My used set of R888's (when i purchased track dedicated rims) was a nice introduction to using R-comps for track.

Given that I only track my car 3 times (max) a year, it is economically enticing for me to examine 2nd hand tires.

@Nordique-thanks for the tip on the R888's and NT-01's. Given that my car is camber deficient, I will stick for R888's this season.

<--sorry for the thread jack

jeremydgreat · 01-31-2011, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamako

I'm so happy I stumbled on this thread! Thanks for bringing up the pre-loved R-comps.
My used set of R888's (when i purchased track dedicated rims) was a nice introduction to using R-comps for track.

Given that I only track my car 3 times (max) a year, it is economically enticing for me to examine 2nd hand tires.

@Nordique-thanks for the tip on the R888's and NT-01's. Given that my car is camber deficient, I will stick for R888's this season.

<--sorry for the thread jack

Where did you order from? What condition was the tires in when you got them? Details man, details!

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nordique14 Major 64 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	I bought my first set of R888 used from Bimmerworld. Gave me a good idea what to expect without committing too much $$$. Since then I have bought only new tires. Half used tires are not a great deal if they are half-price. Sounds like a wash but you have to pay for mounting twice on 2 used sets compared to once for one new set. Note that Frisby has new (but shaved to 3/32") R888 tires on sale in some sizes. Full tread r-comps are 6/32". http://www.frisbyracetire.com/eventd...php?eventid=14 I found tiresdirect.net to have good prices on Toyos.
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01-30-2011, 08:31 PM	#25
slamako Metal cutter 15 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 135i 08 6MT Sed Red Met. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm so happy I stumbled on this thread! Thanks for bringing up the pre-loved R-comps. My used set of R888's (when i purchased track dedicated rims) was a nice introduction to using R-comps for track. Given that I only track my car 3 times (max) a year, it is economically enticing for me to examine 2nd hand tires. @Nordique-thanks for the tip on the R888's and NT-01's. Given that my car is camber deficient, I will stick for R888's this season. <--sorry for the thread jack
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