Used tyre hunt - 235/17/45's

[VSPEC32]

On the hunt for some used tyres. Still need to be in fairly good nic. Current ones need replacing after losing traction in 1st, 2nd and 3rd (rolling) on the Silvia.

Prefer 70% tread-life left or more in 235/17/45s.

Cheers

Brendan

[Nizmo]

hehe for what its worth - im after the same thing - bad eggs in the ones ive got make the car really hard to handle at 100km+ think i made it worse on the cruise yesterday - I desperately need some "loaners" for driver training next weekend - then after that i will look for some second hand ones.

Anyway once VSpec32 has got his ........ keep me in mind

[VSPEC32]

Managed to track down a couple - only 50% tread, but you get that for only $50. Bridgestone Potenza RE040's too.

Hey Nismo, what sizes are you after, I know someone who will be offloading a full set of 235/45 17's in the next couple of weeks. Let me know if that's the size you're after.

Cheers

Brendan

[adam 32]

why do you guys buy 2nd hand tyres? are there distinct advanatages in doing this compared to buying new ones?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Brendan,

Yes, that's the size shes' after.

Adam, Much cheaper than $300 per tyre:D

[adam 32]

yeh its cheaper when u actually buy the tyre

but in the long run is it cheaper to buy say 2 sets of second handers a year compared to 1 set of brand new ones?

[VSPEC32]

Used tyres for my need are as an interim measure as most fundage is going towards rebuilding the 'R. When the $50 tyres are finished with, it could be time for the fronts to be replaced and then I'll look at something that will be a little more circuit friendly.

Cheers

Brendan

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Still cheaper Adam, but if you can afford new tyres there always the best choice.

[Nizmo]

well i used to keep buying new tyres for my ZX and it just kept chewing thru them - at one stage i was replacing a set of two tyres every 6 months - brand newies n all.

At this stage - its insurance time of year also 2 lots of rego are coming due - so i dont really have the money for brand spankers but i cant hold out.

VSpec32 thats the size im after - what price is he looking at - how much tread - what type?

[VSPEC32]

Nizmo, call me Brendan.

Tyres are Uniroyal RTT2's with about 70% tread left. He's looking for <$100 per tyre. Have let him (Kev - drives an S14 200SX) know you're looking for some and to PM you about it.

Picture here:

http://www.expopneu.pt/pneus/uniroyal/rtt-2.jpg

Cheers

Brendan

[macka]

It probably should be in the wanted section

With him saying that hes from perth!