used slicks ?

would i be wasting me money on used slicks with 8-15 runs ??

No, Not if the price was right. Just check them for equal roll-out.

bruno wrote:would i be wasting me money on used slicks with 8-15 runs ??

We used to run used ones from the Pro Stock teams. They will last forever on a bracket car.

bruno wrote:would i be wasting me money on used slicks with 8-15 runs ??

We only use ours for 15-20 1/8th mile runs and then sell them for $200. These are the 29.5x10.5s slicks. part #3062s

there were a ton of 29.5 x 10.5 stiffys out there for 100.00 for the set ...was just lery of them ..with 8-9 passes on them

Those are Big Boys that have tire sponsors Nick. Pick a well financed team and buy some.....

72mav wrote:Those are Big Boys that have tire sponsors Nick. Pick a well financed team and buy some.....

I agree, don't be scared Nick!

You guys sure ..... 2500 hp dont you think they would tear up the side walls ????

bruno wrote:You guys sure ..... 2500 hp dont you think they would tear up the side walls ????

Do they look tore up? You're not going to be hitting them as hard as they are. Look them over carefully, that's what we did. If not, buy new.....

Nevs wrote:

bruno wrote:You guys sure ..... 2500 hp dont you think they would tear up the side walls ????

Do they look tore up? You're not going to be hitting them as hard as they are. Look them over carefully, that's what we did. If not, buy new.....

what do i need to look for Steve?

bruno wrote:

Nevs wrote:

bruno wrote:You guys sure ..... 2500 hp dont you think they would tear up the side walls ????

Do they look tore up? You're not going to be hitting them as hard as they are. Look them over carefully, that's what we did. If not, buy new.....

what do i need to look for Steve?

Look the sidewalls over carefully. If they are going away, you can usually tell by their appearance.If there are "varicose veins" in them, leave them alone. I'm guessing with that few runs, there is still a lot of tread remaining. I'm no expert, but I've never been burnt on used slicks "yet". Doesn't mean it couldn't happen though. It's the old buyer beware deal.

Nick, the real fast guys kill the sidewalls............not to the point that they will not work for you though.

Consider them "broken in".

before you mount them up coat the inside with plenty of dish soap! solves lots or problems.

I will not let a set go for $100 with 9 passes. it' not worth changing them yet even with high horsepower at that time. That's $35-$40 per pass just for tires. sheesh

damn ...i should have picked up a couple of sets

Got to watch the age on them to, you don't buy a whole bunch of them and leave them sit forever.

Bruno,
dont buy them , they would be great for a 12sec and slower deal , they are getting ride of those slicks due to the sidewalls being destroyed ...buy new or get a slick sponsor

TT5 Killa